Upton House and Gardens NT

Upton House and Gardens NT Immerse yourself in a remarkable range of world-class paintings, from Stubbs and Hogarth to Bosch and El Greco. It helps us to learn and grow.

Immerse yourself in a remarkable range of world-class paintings, from Stubbs and Hogarth to Bosch and El Greco, see the porcelain and take a stroll in the gardens. Discover Upton House and Gardens, the country house high on the Warwickshire hill, where 2nd Viscount Bearsted, Walter Samuel, created one of the finest art collections in twentieth-century England. See how Lord Bearsted furnished every

spare inch with his pictures and eighteenth-century English and French porcelain. Please note - Upton houses an important collection of art and porcelain and it isn't possible to have all items on display permanently. To find out if a particular room or work is currently on display, on loan or in storage please contact us before travelling. Outdoors you can stroll through Lady Bearsted’s gardens, designed by the pioneering Kitty Lloyd Jones, and find your own sense of leisure, peace and beauty that we continue to nurture. Following the challenges during the various lockdowns the gardens are not currently at their formal best and will take 3 - 4 years to fully recover. The spectacular views, the peace and quiet and the teeming wildlife are still very much in evidence. General information...

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Due to unforseen circumstances the Picture Gallery willl be closed today Sunday 14th June.
14/06/2026

Due to unforseen circumstances the Picture Gallery willl be closed today Sunday 14th June.

Incredible photographs of dragonflies captured at the Mirror Pool at Upton House and Gardens by David Champion.The speci...
13/06/2026

Incredible photographs of dragonflies captured at the Mirror Pool at Upton House and Gardens by David Champion.

The species photographed have been identified as a Four-spotted Chaser and a Broad-bodied Chaser—two examples of the wildlife that can be found around the gardens.

Have you spotted any interesting wildlife, plants, insects, or birds during your visit to Upton House and Gardens? We'd love to see your photos and hear about your discoveries in the comments below. 📸🦋🌿

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📸 David Champion

🎨 Celebrating 250 Years of John Constable To mark John Constable's 250th birthday, we're sharing Harnham Ridge, near Sal...
11/06/2026

🎨 Celebrating 250 Years of John Constable

To mark John Constable's 250th birthday, we're sharing Harnham Ridge, near Salisbury, 1776-1837.

Constable often painted small oil sketches outdoors, capturing changing light and movement in the landscape before using them to inspire larger works in the studio.

See this painting as part of The Lie of the Land and The Six Seasons exhibitions, exploring how artists have shaped and imagined the landscapes around us. Visit before the exhibition ends in July!

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🎨 Discover the stories remarkable artworks this summer with two fascinating talks exploring colour, conservation and the...
09/06/2026

🎨 Discover the stories remarkable artworks this summer with two fascinating talks exploring colour, conservation and the science of art.

🖌️ Tea and Talk – Colours of the Renaissance
📅 18 June
💷 £19.50 per person

Uncover the vibrant pigments that artists used to create some of Upton’s most distinctive paintings. After the talk, enjoy tea or coffee and freshly baked scones in the Pavilion Café.

🔬 Conservator’s Talk – Rembrandt and the Science of Art
📅 6 August, 5pm–7.30pm
💷 £15 per person

Join Rebecca Hellen, National Conservator for Visual Arts, for an engaging look at how science and conservation reveal the hidden stories behind great works of art, including Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait in a Feathered Bonnet.

Includes a glass of fizz, an audio-guided experience of the Rembrandt self-portrait, and a Q&A session.

Advance booking is essential for both events ➡ https://shorturl.at/BJElf

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07/06/2026

🌅 Upton After Hours

It may be a bit rainy today, but long summer evenings are coming, golden light, and space to unwind…

Join us on the last two Fridays of June, July & August for a slower, more relaxed way to experience Upton House and Gardens.

🌿 Wander the gardens as the sun dips
🧺 Bring a picnic & make an evening of it
🍦 Grab an ice cream from the shop before a sunset stroll

From 3:30pm, enjoy reduced entry £6 adults | £3 children

⏰ Grounds open until 7pm (last entry 6pm)
🏡 House open until 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

Slow it down. Stay a little longer. Soak up the sun ☀️

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🖼 The Billiard Room has reopened!As you wander through the house, we invite you to take a seat, and enjoy the remarkable...
06/06/2026

🖼 The Billiard Room has reopened!

As you wander through the house, we invite you to take a seat, and enjoy the remarkable detail of the Upton House art collection.

This forms part of a wider effort to create spaces for pause and reflection throughout the house, places where visitors can sit, chat, and more deeply engage with their surroundings.

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Early summer is putting on quite a show at Upton House 🌸Look out for vibrant lupins, delphiniums and peonies blooming ac...
05/06/2026

Early summer is putting on quite a show at Upton House 🌸

Look out for vibrant lupins, delphiniums and peonies blooming across in the gardens and terraces, while vibrant herbaceous borders lead the eye down towards the Mirror Pool. Don’t miss the Bog Garden too, where lush greenery and the gentle sound of trickling water create the perfect peaceful escape.

📸 Pete Cox

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04/06/2026

Find inspiration in the beauty of Upton’s summer garden at our Peaceful Botanics Plein Air Painting Workshop. 🎨

Last chance to book your spot and join local artist Lizzie Bentley for a relaxing day of outdoor painting, suitable for all abilities. Capture the colours, textures and charm of the historic gardens while enjoying a creative day in nature.

🗓️ June 9 and July 11
🕚 10:00 - 15:00
➡️ Head to the website to book

Join Athena Art Foundation online for:Emily Allchurch and The Six Seasons at Upton HouseWednesday 3 June , 6–7pm BSTJoin...
31/05/2026

Join Athena Art Foundation online for:

Emily Allchurch and The Six Seasons at Upton House
Wednesday 3 June , 6–7pm BST

Join artist Emily Allchurch in conversation with Upton Property Curator Michelle Leake as they explore The Six Seasons - a striking exhibition of digital collages inspired by Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s iconic series The Seasons (1565) which are currently on display at Upton House and Gardens Warwickshire.

Using thousands of contemporary photographs, Allchurch reimagines Bruegel’s landscapes to reflect our modern relationship with nature, the land, and the changing world around us.

Discover what has changed over the centuries, and what remains timeless.

For more information and to book ➡ https://shorturl.at/c94Ed

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