A summer with the collection
Introduce your child to the pleasures and possibilities of great paintings this summer with our indoor and outdoor trails exploring some of Upton's most distinguished collection items.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Designed to encourage children to follow their curiosity and make their own unique journey with art, you'll find a selection of fun, hands-on activities in Upton's outdoors inspired by paintings in the collection.
From making wild art to smelling a picture, children can discover the world of fun that art makes possible.
Make a family visit to the house memorable and rewarding with our children's guides to the collection. With questions and suggested activities for different ages, the guides help children and adults to explore their own individual responses to paintings, their feelings and senses, to look and engage on their own terms.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian
- Meeting point
Enter the property via Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
The Woodland Walk is level-access. Some paintings in the children's guides are on the lower ground floor of the house and only accessible via stairs.
Upcoming events
A walk in the woods
Seek out nature in Upton's Woodland Walk and gardens with this fun trail sheet for little explorers.
Tai Chi at Upton House and Gardens
Join Debbie Wild from the Swan School of Tai Chi and Qigong, who will guide you through this ancient Chinese exercise, in the meditative setting of our Quiet Orchard, on alternate Wednesdays from 17 April, 10:45am-12:15pm.
Summer Evening Jazz
The Great Central Big Band are back at Upton this summer. 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!
Private View: 'Landmarks', an exhibition by David Birtwhistle
Experience 'Landmarks', a new exhibition by celebrated artist, David Birtwhistle', in these special times reserved just for you.