Winter afternoon tea talks
Feed your senses this winter with our series of afternoon talks about the collection followed by traditional afternoon tea.
- Booking essential
Join one of our house guides to discover compelling insights into the Bearsted collection at Upton House and Gardens. Indulge afterwards with a classic afternoon tea served in our Pavilion cafe, reserved exclusively for you and fellow guests.
Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones, sweet treats and fine teas. For added sparkle, choose our sparkling option to include a glass of bubbly.
Vegetarian options available.
To enable our team to cater for specific dietary requirements or to find out more information about the menu, we kindly ask that you contact us in advance. Email uptonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Talks: 19 November 2024 - 'Love Among the Ruins' at Upton House 17 December 2024 - Candlesticks, Fables and the Chelsea Porcelain Factory 21 January 2025 - Uncovering hidden women in the Bearsted Collection 11 February 2025 - Deviant females, myths and muses in the Bearsted Collection
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Winter afternoon tea talk(non-sparkling option) | £48.00 |
| Winter afternoon tea talk(sparkling option) | £56.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Adults only please
- Meeting point
The afternoon talk will take place in the Squash Court Gallery.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
The Squash Court Gallery and the Pavilion cafe are both level access.
Upcoming events
'Threads through time' - an exhibition by Lis Mann
'Threads through time' is an exhibition of memory works by artist Lis Mann telling her personal story of being a Jewish refugee child from Nazi-occupied Austria.
Please Do Not Touch, a new play by Casey Bailey
Please Do Not Touch is a new play by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey about a young man’s journey into the criminal system following a visit to a heritage house.
Wings and things autumn story trail
Find the creatures living at Upton that appear in some of our favourite stories.
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.