Name: Upton House and Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Upton House and Gardens

Laurel Drive, Banbury OX15 6HT, UK

1-99 Years

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Upton House and Gardens nestled within the Warwickshire / Oxfordshire border, Upton houses a treasured art gallery showcasing the fine collections of Old Master and British pictures including Bosch, El Greco and Canaletto. Lord Bearsted purposefully redesigned and extended the original honey coloured house to best display his cherished art and rare French and English Chelsea porcelain.

Lady Bearsted turned her attention to the gardens and commissioned one of the first professional female garden designers Kitty Lloyd-Jones to improve them for leisure and pleasure. The topography is distinctive with steep terraces parallel to the house tumbling down into the ice age valley. Take a wander and admire the soft planting, strong colours and fashionable styles. Highlights include the Wild Garden and Herbaceous Borders, Mirror Pool and South Lawn beneath the magnificent Cedars. Remodelled for recreation and relaxation, the house, collections and gardens are largely as they were in their heyday from the 1930s.

Prices starts from £18.70 for adults, £9.40 for Child and £28.10 for Family. If you’re looking for the best place to visit with family and kids, this is a perfect choice for a fun and relaxing day out.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

House: Honey-coloured country house, remodelled for Lord and Lady Bearsted’s 1930s country retreat. Houses a world-renowned art collection and fine Chelsea porcelain.
Garden: Dramatic terraced gardens designed by Kathleen Lloyd Jones during the 1930s with herbaceous borders, orchard, mirror pool and woodland walk.
Family-friendly things to do at Upton House and Gardens: Bring the family for a fun-filled day out at Upton House and Gardens. Join in with outdoor activities, and see what's on over late winter into early spring.
Smartify – your personal digital guide to the Bearsted Art Collection at Upton House: Seasoned and first-time visitors alike now have the chance to delve deeper and discover more about the treasured art and porcelain collection at Upton. Using the Smartify app, at the tap of a screen you can unlock the stories of Upton, the Bearsteds, and one of the most significant collections of European art assembled in the 20th century.
Discover the house and collection at Upton: Upton House is the country house and weekend retreat where 2nd Viscount Bearsted, Walter Samuel, assembled one of the finest art collections in 20th-century England. Immerse yourself in a remarkable range of world-class paintings, from Stubbs and Hogarth to Bosch and El Greco. See how Lord Bearsted furnished every square inch with his pictures and 18th-century English and French porcelain.
Visiting the garden at Upton: Discover the seasonal highlights in the garden and take some time out to pause in the Quiet Orchard.
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust: Follow our teams at work and get closer to the objects they care for in BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust.
Shopping: Gift shop and plant centre with a selection of unique gifts and seasonal gardening ranges and second-hand bookshop.

Facilities

Parking: The car park is 300 yards from the house and garden. The car park is locked outside of the opening hours for Upton House and Gardens.
Food & Drinks: The Pavilion Café is open for light lunches, snacks and a range of hot and cold drinks.
Toilet: Toilets including accessible toilets are situated in the courtyard by the shop and in the Pavilion Café. There are no visitor toilet facilities in the House.
Assistance dogs only: We welcome assistance dogs in all areas of the property if they are wearing their tabards/harness and working. Please ask your dog to toilet before entering the property. A tap is available in the plant centre if you need to refill a water container for your dog. Please ask if you require assistance. There are several sheer drops and steep steps.

What to see

Top trails:

Edge Hill views walk from Upton House: Amble through arable land for spectacular views across Warwickshire and down to the site of the first battle of the English Civil War.
Upton House ley line walk: This circular walk traces the ley lines across Edge Hill that amateur archaeologist Alfred Watkins first discovered in 1921. Look out for the pub with an octagonal tower where King Charles I raised the Royal Standard, with another said to be haunted by the ghost of an opposing Roundhead.
The Shenington Round from Upton House: Enjoy huge vistas, big skies and the frisson of a historic battle on this 7-mile circular walk through beautiful Warwickshire countryside.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Whole property until 28 February 2026:

Adult(18+): £18.70 with Gift Aid & £17.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £9.40 with Gift Aid & £8.50 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £46.80 with Gift Aid & £42.50 without Gift Aid.
Family, one adult: £28.10 with Gift Aid & £25.50 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £16.15.
Group Child(5–17): £8.08.

Whole property from 1 March 2026:

Adult(18+): £19.80 with Gift Aid & £18.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £9.90 with Gift Aid & £9.00 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £49.50 with Gift Aid & £45.00 without Gift Aid.
Family, one adult: £29.70 with Gift Aid & £27.00 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £17.10.
Group Child(5–17): £8.55.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/upton-house-and-gardens#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/upton-house-and-gardens#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Garden: 11:00 - 16:00
House: 11:30 - 15:30
Restaurant: 11:00 - 16:00
Shop: 11:00 - 16:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/upton-house-and-gardens#place-opening-times

Address: Laurel Drive, Banbury OX15 6HT, UK

Post Code: OX15 6HT

Council: Stratford-on-Avon

County: Warwickshire

By road: On A422, 7 miles north of Banbury, 12 miles south-east of Stratford-upon-Avon. Signed from exit 12 of M40. From exit 11 follow the signs for the A422 via Wroxton.
On foot: Footpath SM177 runs adjacent to property, Centenary Way ½ mile, Macmillan Way 1 mile.
By train: Banbury train station is 8.5 miles.
Cycling: Cycle parking is adjacent to the Visitor Reception building. There is a small repair kit available upon request at reception. Upton House sits on top of Edgehill on the A422 between Banbury and Stratford upon Avon and has stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
Parking: The car park is 300 yards from the house and garden. The car park is locked outside of the opening hours for Upton House and Gardens.