Uppark House and Garden

Perched high above the South Downs, Uppark is perfect to overlook a timeless autumnal landscape. The woodlands brim with golden yellows, reds and deep greens with breathtaking views. Changing colour can be seen in the gardens which host beautiful maple and tulip trees. For a family adventure like no other, grab some wellies and tick off some ’50 things’ activities.

Launching a kite, your dad flinging it hopefully in the air then leaping to avoid the double-back and dive. But when the wind took it and the strings tugged and it was flying, actually flying - do you remember the thrill of it as a child?

Such simple pleasures are among the activities you can get stuck into with the kids at our places across the South East.

Discover some inspiring activities to do at home.

Enjoy these downloadable activity sheets inspired by beautiful Uppark

Uppark’s history stretches as far back as the 14th Century. Discover a story filled with political allegiances, pioneering conservation, tragedy and triumph.

Tragedy struck Uppark in 1989 when much of the house was destroyed by fire. An incredible rescue operation was soon followed by the Trust's most complex restoration.

The famous science fiction writer H. G. Wells spent some of his youth at Uppark, after his mother became the new Housekeeper in 1880.