Family-friendly things to do at Upton House and Gardens

Family Friendly Events

 

Summer of stars trail

24 May - 7 September, 10am - 4pm. Normal admission applies and no booking needed.

Join us for a summer of sun and stars as we celebrate Urania, the Greek Muse of astronomy and astrology. Pick up a trail sheet from Visitor Reception and follow the trail of sun and stars to discover pictures, objects and nature with stories inspired by Urania.

Crafting Tuesdays

Every Tuesday from 22 July - 26 August, 11am - 2pm. Normal admission and £2 per child. 

Keep little hands happy and busy this summer with fun arts and crafts activities every Tuesday of the school holidays. Engage your children's creativity with a range of fun, tactile arts and crafts activities inspired by our summer of stars theme.

Wildlife Wednesdays 

Every Wednesday from 23 July - 27 August, 11am - 3pm. Normal admission applies. 

Give little ones a summer of nature exploration with hands-on fun and discovery every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays. From wildlife spotting to crafts and owl pellet dissecting, each week there'll be something to inspire young explorers.

Story Time Thursdays 

Every Thursday from 24 July - 28 August at various times throughout the day. Normal admission applies. Please ask at Visitor Reception on arrival for times and locations. 

Once upon a time... there was a new story to discover every Thursday at Upton House and Gardens, with fun and adventures for all. Bring your little ones to our weekly story times every Thursday during the school summer holidays. Listen to our volunteers reading a selection of stories aloud. There'll be new stories to inspire new adventures and old favourites for comfort and relaxation.

Music on the Lawn 

2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 25 August, 12pm - 2pm. Normal admission applies. 

Enjoy live music in the intimate outdoor setting of Upton House and Gardens ovdr the late summer. Performances will include songs and music from the jazz era and beyond and will take place on the south terrace at the rear of the house.

Make an Autumn Equinox Wand and Leaf Rubbing

27 - 31 October, 11am - 2pm. No pre-booking needed. Normal admission applies. 

Experience the wonders of autumn with our nature based activities this half term. Bring the children along for some fabulous half-term activities, where they can create their own spellbinding autumn wand and colourful, autumnal leaf rubbing pictures.