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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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Prices

Event prices

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

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
Event

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
Event

Winter afternoon tea talks 

Feed your senses this winter with our series of afternoon talks about the collection followed by traditional afternoon tea.

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on
17 Dec 2024
at
14:00 to 16:30