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Uppark: a tranquil and intimate 18th-century house

This gem on the South Downs, rescued after a major fire in 1989, houses an elegant Georgian interior with a famous Grand Tour collection. An 18th-century dolls' house with original contents, is one of the highlights.

The complete servants' quarters in the basement are shown as they were in Victorian days when H. G. Wells' mother was housekeeper.

The beautiful and peaceful garden is inspired by Capability Brown and Humphry Repton.

Map of Uppark

Plan your day with us. © NT / Lee Searle

We want you to have a great day out with us. Plan your visit by downloading our welcome map (pdf).

Father's Day

What next? Families plan their day out at Glendurgan

For all the family to enjoy, not just dads. Activities include a working forge, scything, sheep and lambs, beer tasting, hazel weaving, outdoor games and archaeology.

  • Sun 16 Jun
  • 11am - 5pm
  • Normal admission

The garden blog

Head Gardener, Andy Lewis, keeps you up to date with the latest from the garden.

Have a sneak preview of Uppark

Video

playTea on the lawn at Uppark House and Garden, West Sussex

This 3-minute video gives you a little taste of what you can see when you visit.