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.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Find the hidden clues with animals from Aesop's moral tales, as you explore the decorated rooms in the house. Collect your cheeky creature activity pack upon arrival at Visitor Reception, £3 per child, normal admission applies. The winter quest will run from 12-3pm on the following dates: 11, 12, 13, 17 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 November and every day from 1 – 24 December.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Aesop's Fables Cheeky Creature Christmas Quest | £3.00 |
The basics
- Suitability
Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian
- Meeting point
Meet at Visitor Reception
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather and outdoors. We recommend you dress warmly for the house as well as the outdoors.
- Accessibility
Designated 'disabled parking' area in the main car park. We are located on the edge of an ice age valley and there are several sheer drops. Adapted toilet in the courtyard by the house RH transfer Wheelchair accessible route across the ground floor of the house and part of the garden.
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.