Uppark: a tranquil and intimate 18th-century house
Many have heard the name Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, once described as "England's greatest gardener," but less well known is that of Humphry Repton. Find out more in our Repton display this October.
Perched on its vantage point high on the South Downs ridge, Uppark commands views as far south as the English Channel. Outside, the intimate gardens are being gradually restored to their original 19th-century design, with plenty of space in the adjacent meadow to play and relax with a picnic. The nearby woodland is great for exploring and den-building.
Uppark's Georgian interiors illustrate the comfort of life ‘upstairs’, in contrast with the ‘downstairs’ world of the servants. A highlight of our collection is one of the best examples of a 17th-century doll's house in the country.
Due to its high elevation, Uppark is exposed to extremes of weather particularly in the winter months. This can lead to the closure of the property at short notice. To avoid disappointment please call to check that Uppark is open before setting out.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.10 | £11.00 |
| Child | £6.05 | £5.50 |
| Family | £30.25 | £27.50 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £9.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.90 | £9.00 |
| Child | £4.95 | £4.50 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £9.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
The ground floor of the house opens at 11 am on Bank Holidays. Last orders in the Café, 30 minutes before closing. Last entry to the house and grounds, 30 minutes before closing.
