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A Journey Through Autumn - Upton's Autumn Trail

Travel through autumn with three of our Greek Muses, Clio the goddess of history, Calliope the goddess of epic poetry and Urania the goddess of stars.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Complete our autumn trail: discover the history of harvest, make a leaf washing line and write a poem. Take a sensory walk through our woodland and find out how Upton's animals are preparing for autumn.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian

Meeting point

Enter via Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather. The trail is outside in the Woodland Walk, which can be muddy at this time of year.

Accessibility

The Woodland Walk is level access but paths are woodchip and uneven in some places.

Other

Trail sheet available at Visitor Reception.

Upcoming events

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Summer of stars trail 

Join us for a summer of sun and stars as we celebrate Urania, the Greek Muse of astronomy and astrology.

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on
23 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 46 other dates or times
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'Muses and More' - an exhibition by Vivienne Beaumont 

Explore 'Muses and More', an exhibition by figurative textile artist Vivienne Beaumont celebrating the Nine Muses, the rare 18th-century Chelsea porcelain group in Upton's collection.

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on
23 Jul to 25 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 33 other dates or times
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Wildlife Wednesdays 

Give little ones a summer of nature exploration with hands-on fun and discovery every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays.

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on
23 Jul to 27 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Tai chi and QiGong at Upton House and Gardens 

Join Ben Smith and Jon Day from the British Tai Chi Academy to discover the ancient, meditative Chinese art of Tai Chi and QiGong in these weekly classes suitable for beginners and all levels of fitness.

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on
23 Jul to 24 Sep 2025
at
12:45 to 14:00
+ 9 other dates or times