Family-friendly things to do at Upton House and Gardens

A child with curly blonde hair wearing green sunglasses lying on a picnic blanket. — Enjoy spring fun | © ©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Bring the family for a fun-filled day out at Upton House and Gardens. Join in with outdoor activities, and see what we have planned coming up for the rest of spring and summer.

Upton's Woodland Walk

Come and explore the Woodland Walk. Discover exciting wildlife while climbing over logs, through tunnels and around tree stumps. Warm up with a hot treat or light lunch at the Pavilion Cafe after the exploring.

May half term at Upton House and Gardens

27 - 31 May, 11am - 2pm, £2 per child. Normal admission applies & £2 per child.

Bring your little ones to make a butterfly mask this May half term.

With their colourful wings and striking patterns, butterflies are pretty pollinators, inspiring creativity. Experiment with colours when you decorate your own butterfly mask to wear and take home with you. See how many butterflies you can spot as you explore Upton's gardens. Use your handy butterfly spotter sheet to help you identify them.

Summer Evening Jazz

Sat 6 July, 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Adult £18:50, Child £11:50, Family £50. Advanced booking required, more information here.

The Great Central Big Band will perform a selection of hits from the swing era, with some classic songs you're sure to recognise. The concert is open air on the lawn at Upton. Bring a picnic and a blanket and get ready to sing along!

Jemima Puddle-Duck at Upton House and Gardens

Sat 27 July, 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Adult £18:50, Child £11:50, Family £50. On the night at the venue: Adult £20:50, Child £12:50 Family £52 Advanced booking required, more information here.

New for 2024, Quantum theatre presents a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale - The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck. Pack a picnic and bring the family to enjoy this heart-warming tale on Upton's south lawn this summer.

Romeo and Juliet by Illyria

Sat 24 August, 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Adult £18:50, Child £11:50, Family £50 On the night at the venue: Adult £20:50, Child £12:50 Family £52. Advanced booking required, more information here.

Two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are at war. But when Romeo (Montague’s son) meets Juliet (Capulet’s daughter) they fall into a forbidden love with devastating consequences.

As the summer sun goes down, Upton's south terrace makes a stunning backdrop for this classic tale of love and tragedy.

Two children in jumpers sitting in a tree den at Tyntesfield — Discover the woodland walk | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

The north front of Upton House and Gardens, Warwickshire in summer

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