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Family-friendly things to do at Upton House and Gardens

Children playing in the garden at Sizergh, Cumbria
Enjoy autumn fun outside | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Bring the family for a fun-filled day out at Upton House and Gardens. Join in with outdoor activities, and see what's on over the autumn and over Christmas.

Family Friendly Events

A Journey Through Autumn - Upton's Autumn Trail

8 October - 2 November, 10am - 4pm. Normal 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.

 

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.

Boy playing in the woods at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex
Discover the woodland walk | © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey

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. 

Looking ahead to Christmas

If you're planning for the festive season, we have plenty going on to get you in the spirit. Our Christmas page has more detials. 

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

Discover more at Upton House and Gardens

Find out when Upton House and Gardens is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.

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Upcoming events at Upton House and Gardens 

See all the events we have coming up to help you plan your visit

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Christmas at Upton House and Gardens 

Enjoy enchanting displays based around Aesop’s fables with plenty to keep the little ones entertained with a family quest.

A Christmas dining table at Upton House and Garden, Warwickshire, is laid with a central platter of cheeses, decorated with silver grapes and a little mouse. Also on the table are a bottle of Champagne, glasses, a Christmas card from the National Trust saying 'We wish you a merry Christmas', and golden baubles.

Discover the house and collection at Upton 

Immerse yourself in one of the finest art collections in 20th-century England, which was the country house and weekend retreat of 2nd Viscount Bearsted, Walter Samuel.

Inside the Long Gallery at Upton House, Warwickshire, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and 18th-century English furniture.

Visiting the garden at Upton 

Visit Upton's historic garden and marvel at the view that unfolds in front of you. Discover the Mirror Pool and views from the south lawn.

Close up of National Collection of Asters Upton House and Gardens, Warwickshire, flowering in a bright shade of purple.

Eating and shopping at Upton 

Stop by the Pavilion Café on your visit to Upton House and grab a bite to eat, a hot or cold drink and a slice of cake. Buy a souvenir of your visit in the shop, or pop into the second-hand bookshop for a new read.

Aster frikartii `Jungfrau', pinkish purple flower heads with yellow centres, in the aster border at Upton House, Warwickshire

Family-friendly places to visit 

Looking for a family day out that'll keep everyone entertained? Find things to do with the kids at the places we care for near you.

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Family activities in Warwickshire 

With wide open areas for playing and kid-friendly trails and activities, we've got your summer family days out sorted.

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‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

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