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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: 17 December 2024 - Candlesticks, Fables and the Chelsea Porcelain Factory

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket 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

Event

Aesop's Fables - Christmas at Upton House and Gardens 

Join us as we re-imagine Aesop's fables this Christmas. See the house decorated with enchanting displays of some of these ancient moral tales.

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on
23 Nov to 24 Dec 2024
at
11:30 to 15:30
+ 31 other dates or times
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Aesop's Fables Cheeky Creature Christmas Quest 

We invite children and their families to share the fun of Aesop's ancient and well-known fables, which we've re-imagined with a cheeky hint to Upton. Bring smiles to little faces when you join in with our special family quest.

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on
23 Nov to 24 Dec 2024
at
11:30 to 15:30
+ 31 other dates or times
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A festive evening visit at Upton House 

Enjoy Upton's Christmas decorations after dark followed by a glass of Prosecco with the Property Curator and the illustrator who designed and created Upton’s fable-inspired Christmas.

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on
28 Nov 2024
at
18:30 to 20:00
Event

Christmas wreath-making workshop 

Make your own Christmas wreath under expert guidance with materials sourced from the gardens.

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on
2 Dec to 3 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times