Upton House
 Upton
House was built at the end of the 17th century but was remodelled
in the 1920s. The house is chiefly renowned for its paintings
and for its china collection. The paintings include works
by El Greco, Bruegel, Bosch, Hogarth, Stubbs, Memling and
Guardi. The china collection includes Chelsea figures and
superb examples of beautifully decorated Sevres porcelain.
There is also a set of 17th century Brussels tapestries.
The outstanding gardens, which are of interest throughout
the year, have a series of terraces descending from the main
lawn into a deep valley. There are herbaceous borders, the
national collection of asters, over an acre of kitchen garden,
a water garden and pools stocked with ornamental fish.
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