Lovely grounds and friendly café with plenty of outdoor space. Lovely food. They are short of volunteers in the main house so much of it was closed which they didn't make clear at the gate. Concentrating on the art work which is splendid. The guides are very helpful and knowledgeable. They are working very hard

We visited Upton Park on our way to the Cotswolds. This was a really interesting property, with great history and a fantastic art collection. However, there was plenty to see within the house and gardens if you're not particularly interested in art. The property was well managed and well laid out, meaning you could complete a full circuit of the estate, without feeling that you'd missed something. The cafe was of the usual high standard and we enjoyed a very nice lunch. The gardens are really beautiful, with a mixture of open lawns, woodland walks and a stunning bog garden. There is a 30m drop between the house and bottom of the garden, so accessibility will be a challenge for some. There was a good mixture of visitors of all age ranges, including families.

Well worth a visit National Trust property members in the area decided to visit the property after reading the negative reviews and so glad we did. The grounds are beautiful in a natural setting which suited our taste. Lots of trees, bushes and vegetation alongside a pathway which led you around the gardens and the small lake a nice walk. The house was full of artwork by many artist on display which was enhanced by a volunteer playing the piano a lovely touch. The rooms had limited amount of furniture but some nice porcelain on display. The volunteers appeared very knowledgeable and readily shared it with the visitors. There is a shop, plant stall and cafe, I personally think the NT cafes are rather expensive but the coffee and scones were nice. I throughly enjoyed the visit today and thank you volunteers for giving your time.

Although I don't really have an interest in homes and gardens, as a National Trust member I feel it's important to maintain incredible places like this. We toured the house with someone always available to help answer any questions. You do really get a feel for what it was like here in the twenties. There's an empty swimming pool at the bottom of the garden with a fantastic view into the distance and you can imagine the happy times the Bearsted's would have had. Bumped into a party from the Hook Norton brewery tour the day before, also recommended.

A large house, gallery and I suppose a museum in reality, set in fabulous and beautifully kept gardens. The art collection is vast as is the collection of porcelain. The guides were extremely helpful and knowledgeable, as were the hardworking gardeners toiling away in the full Sun! The café was well stocked, and we had very good coffee and scones there. We will certainly return one day, as there is just so much to see, and beautiful grounds to walk in.

Lovely house with an extensive art collection and some beautiful porcelain pieces on display. The room guides were very helpful and knowledgeable. The gardens were looking a little tired and some of the areas were out of bounds. There is an empty swimming pool in the garden which does detract from its surroundings and the lake at the bottom of the steep walk down from the house is also in need of some TLC.

While visiting family we had a few hours to while away so looked through the National Trust app for something local to Banbury and came across Upton House and gardens and we are so pleased we did. The gardens were still looking very colourful and we enjoyed a walk down the ha ha which is more like a small cliff face. The view over he remaining gardens is wonderful and we will return to explore. On entry to Upton one collects an entry time ticket for the house so at our allotted time we went inside. The house has one of the finest art collections we have encountered outside the major city galleries. The collection amassed by Lord and Lady Bearsted is packed with old masters such as Canaletto, Bosch, Gainsborough and many more. For those interested in porcelain there is also a display of French and English pieces. Time was not on our side so we will have to make date to return to Upton to further explore the gardens and artwork. What a fabulous place and as we find with many NT places, the volunteers we knowledgeable, friendly and charming.

Thank you to the volunteers/ staff who decorated the trees in each room on the themes of Aesop´s fables! I also loved the leopard and the chickens! A lot of work there. The candlesticks that inspired the theme are absolutely amazing! The guide in the room was very knowledgeable about them but I would have liked to have a detailed display of how they were made especially as I believe that there is a full record of the crafting of another porcelaine piece available, so maybe could have extended into that. The dining room was open and we also enjoyed the information from another very knowledgeable guide about the 3 Stubbs there. The library gave us a lovely view on to the room below with glistening trees where you could sit down by the fire. Had a nice walk around the grounds, through the wood, down to the pond and back up to the house. Steep but manageable. I would have enjoyed seeing the Art but the Gallery was closed, I believe, for conservation which is a shame as in winter we have more time for these indoor activities, but I suppose it is hard to choose a suitable time for all! I enjoyed the focus given by the fables! It is easy to become overwhelmed by many interesting features of NT properties, but this way, one can appreciate and learn more! It would be great to have similar themes or trails highlighting certains specific treasures of NT properties throughout the year as an aid to the visits. A lovely visit!

Beautifully decorated Christmas trees and the artwork and animals on the Aesops fables were amazing. I loved the pianist playing Christmas songs and carols too. If you are struggling to feel Christmasy then I recommend a trip here. Soup in the cafe before doing the house and tea and cake after, what could be better? Lovely volunteers too, thank you.

Excellent visit. The house isn’t the reason to visit, it is to see the art. Every guide could tell you a story about a painting. They brought the art to life. Well done. Good grounds.