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Upton House


Upton House is an impressive mansion built in the 17th century on an earlier site, and was remodelled in the 1920s by the 2nd Viscount Bearsted, son of the founder of Shell Oil. He adapted the building to house his great collections. Amongst the outstanding collection of English and Old Master paintings are works by Hogarth, Raeburn, Stubbs, El Greco, Bosch, Metsu, Canaletto and Breugel. The porcelain collection includes fine examples of SÅvres, Worcester and figures by Bow, Chelsea and Derby. Also a set of 17th century Brussels tapestries. The gardens include wide lawns, dramatic terraces, water gardens and colourful borders,

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Information on Upton House, Banbury

Organisation/s: The National Trust
Opening Times: 1 Mar to 2 Nov, Sat to Wed 13:00-17:00, 17-30 Mar, 21 Jul to 31 Aug, Daily 13:00-17:00, 8 Nov to 21 Dec, Sat & Sun 12:00-16:00 (ground floor only). House Tours also available. House admission by timed ticket from 11:00 on BH.
Admission: NT Members Free. See NT website for admission prices.
Location: On A422 seven miles north west of Banbury, 12 miles south east of Statford-on-Avon. Follow signs from junction 12 on M40.
Facilities: Guided Tours, Disabled Full, Sales Point, Shop, Cafe, Refreshments, Restaurant, Parking
Events 2008: Full programme of exciting events for 2005 including art workshops, fine art study tours, lecture lunches, craft workshops, garden events, classic car displays and outdoor Jazz concerts. Please see website or contact the property for full details