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Easter egg hunt at Upton House and Gardens 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Upton House and Gardens on an Easter trail.

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on
21 Apr to 27 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Upton social walks 

Discover the Warwickshire countryside surrounding Upton House and Gardens and meet new people on these gentle-to-moderate walks.

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on
25 Apr to 17 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Drawing Class: Upton House Interiors 

Lizzie Bentley leads this fun drawing class amidst the galleries at Upton House and inspired by its world-class collection of European art.

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on
29 Apr to 20 May 2025
at
10:45 to 12:45
+ 3 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
14 May to 3 Sep 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Sparkling Evening Talk - 'El Greco and his Influences' 

Join us for a glass of fizz and an evening with art historian Sian Walters exploring the life and work of El Greco, one of the most unusual, original and visionary painters of his age.

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on
16 May 2025
at
18:30 to 20:00
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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
24 May to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 106 other dates or times
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Twinkle star trees - May half term 

Bring your little star to Upton this May half term for an activity of fantastical star making!

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on
26 May to 30 May 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Painting Kitty and Dorothea's garden: an outdoor painting workshop 

Join us for a tranquil day of 'plein air' painting in Upton's summer garden in a relaxed and friendly workshop suitable for all abilities, from beginners to seasoned artists looking for a new challenge.

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on
10 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
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Sparkling Evening Talk - 'Sèvres and more at Upton House' 

Join Félix Zorzo, Assistant Curator of European Decorative Arts at National Museums Scotland, exploring the brilliance of Sèvres porcelain with mesmerising examples from Upton's collection.

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on
12 Jun 2025
at
18:30 to 20:00
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Summer evening jazz 

Join us for an evening of Big Band music in Upton's stunning outdoors with a variety of musical styles: swing, Latin, classic and more!

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on
5 Jul 2025
at
18:00 to 20:00
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Sparkling Evening Talk - 'Reflections on 15 Years in Garden Design' 

Join multi-award winning garden designer, Lucy Bravington, to hear what it takes to create an award winning show garden.

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on
10 Jul 2025
at
18:30 to 20:00
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Writing the Muses: A Creative Writing Workshop 

Join the former Poet Laureat for Warwick, Cathy Whittaker, and published novelist Connie Ramsay Bott, for a creative writing workshop responding to the Nine Greek Muses, a rare Chelsea porcelain group in Upton's collection.

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on
15 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
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Sanderson Miller and the Vale of Red Horse walk 

Explore footpaths with expansive views along the Vale of the Red Horse on this moderate 6.5-mile walk led by Cotswold Voluntary Wardens.

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on
17 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
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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
19 Jul to 25 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 37 other dates or times
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An afternoon of sun and star gazing 

Discover the wonders of the summer skies, as we celebrate the Greek Muse of astronomy, Urania, inspired by a rare Chelsea porcelain figure in our collection.

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on
2 Aug 2025
at
13:00 to 15:00
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Pride and Prejudice by Illyria 

Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright, bitchy best!

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on
9 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 20:30
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A guided walk along the tip of the Cotswolds 

Discover stunning countryside on the tip of the Cotswolds on this moderate 5-mile walk led by the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens.

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on
15 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00