Upton House and Gardens
Upton House, Upton, Banbury, Warwickshire, OX15 6HT
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. Inside, the house was extensively remodelled in the 1920s by Lord and Lady Bearsted to create a series of modern galleries to display one of the most significant private collections of European art assembled in twentieth-century Britain. No longer used as a home, Upton House is now a showcase for its fabulous collection of paintings and porcelain on the ground and lower ground floors. Outside, as you enter the gardens the view opens out in front of you but can only truly be appreciated as you approach the ha-ha at the edge of the south lawn. Here you will discover rows of terraced planting tumbling down to the Kitchen Garden and Mirror Pool some 30m below. Explore the pleasure garden that Kitty Lloyd Jones designed in the 1930s, with spaces to step away from busy lives. Visitors coming over the Heritage Open Days festival can attend free short talks introducing them to Upton House and the collection. Talks will be free of change, with no booking required, and available to attend at scheduled times throughout the day. Please check for details when you arrive at Visitor Reception on the day.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- Garden: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1530, last entry 1500. Talks: 1130, 1215, 1300, 1345 & 1430
- Sunday 08 September:
- Garden: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1530, last entry 1500. Talks: 1130, 1215, 1300, 1345 & 1430
Location & directions
Upton House, Upton, Banbury, Warwickshire, OX15 6HT
- Contact on day:
- Upton House and Gardens
- Telephone number:
- +441295670266
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The House, Pavilion Café and Shop are 300m from the car park. There is designated 'disabled parking and a driver-assisted buggy operates. The garden is partially accessible to visitors with mobility impairments. There is ramped entry at the main garden entrance and access via sloping paths through the orchard. Beyond the south lawn, the gardens descend steeply in a series of terraces; routes are via stone staircases or steep grass and crushed-stone pathways. There are unguarded ponds, slopes and drops throughout the garden. The ground floor of the house is accessible to wheel-chair users.
Additional information
Due to the importance of the collection, it isn't possible to have all items or rooms permanently on display. Some items may be away on loan. Please check with the property if you wish to see particular collection items. Talks about the house and collection will take place outside the entrance to the house, in the main courtyard. Please note, short talks may be cancelled in the event of wet weather.
