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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.

  • 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.

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Ticket typeTicket category
Aesop's Fables Cheeky Creature Christmas Quest£3.00
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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.

Contact info

Upton House and Gardens

Upcoming events

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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
21 Dec to 24 Dec 2024
at
11:30 to 15:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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New Year's Day guided walk 

Start your new year with a gentle guided walk around the Upton estate.

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on
1 Jan 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
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Calliope and Clio family trail 

Join us as we start our journey exploring the nine Greek Muses, the ancient goddesses said to have inspired creativity in artists, poets and scholars.

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on
18 Jan to 23 Mar 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 64 other dates or times
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Winter collection talks 

Expand your horizons this winter with our series of afternoon talks about the collection.

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on
21 Jan to 11 Feb 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time