Uppark House and Garden

Important notice -

We’re reopening the gardens, woodland and toilets at Uppark. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

A tranquil 17th-century house set within intimate gardens and woodland.

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Family walking in the woodland at Box Hill, Surrey

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on 

Uppark House and Garden   West Sussex

Please book ahead before visiting

The gardens, woodland and toilet at Uppark will reopen from 15 June and you’ll need to book your tickets by 3.00pm the day ​before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing ​tickets every Friday.​ Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. ​We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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South front of the house from the meadow at Uppark House and Garden, West Sussex.

Visiting Uppark - What you need to know 

We have put together some information about what to expect from your visit to Uppark. All visitors will need to pre book a ticket to be able to visit.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Uppark House and Garden (10 August - 16 August)

Sat 15 Aug 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Uppark House and Garden.

Timed entry to Uppark House and Garden (17 August - 23 August)

Mon 17 Aug 2020
10:00-10:30
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Things to see and do

Summer at Uppark

A family following a trail through National Trust grounds on a sunny day

Summer at Uppark 

Visit us at Uppark this summer and discover brand new family adventures. Find out what animals and insects call Uppark their home. Download a spotter sheet from our website and explore Uppark in a new way. Get back to nature by ticking off some of your ’50 things’ activities like bird watching or pack up a picnic and go welly wandering.

Fly a kite

Things to do with the kids in the South East 

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.

A brown hare at Uppark, National trust

Walking at Uppark 

Discover one of our beautiful walks to experience the Sussex countryside and glorious South Downs. Nature is all around with wondrous woodlands, interesting flora and fauna as well as the wildlife.

close up of Lillies in the scented garden at Uppark, West Susex

The garden at Uppark this summer 

Visit Uppark this summer and enjoy a stroll around the grounds, the setting for a romantic 19th-century encounter. Settle down on the lawn and soak in your surroundings.

Things to do at home inspired by Uppark

A child sowing seed in a pot

'50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities to try at home 

Discover some inspiring activities to do at home.

Call us to arrange your education visit

Uppark colouring in and word search sheets 

Enjoy these downloadable activity sheets inspired by beautiful Uppark

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History

View of Uppark, West Sussex by Pieter Tillemans, circa 1728-30

The Story of Uppark 

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

The fire at Uppark on 30th August 1989, West Sussex

The fire at Uppark 

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.

Portrait of H. G. Wells as a young man

The H. G. Wells connection 

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

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Our work 

Archaeological dig for the historic paths at Uppark, West Sussex

Uppark historic paths restoration appeal 

Help restore Uppark’s historic path network and enable full access to its outstanding views.

Donate now to improve access to these historic views
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Join or give

South front of the house from the meadow at Uppark House and Garden, West Sussex.

We need your support 

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But out income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.

Visitors in the garden at a National Trust place

Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

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Art and collections

The black japanned pagoda cabinet at Uparrk, West Sussex

Uppark's must-see collection 

Many of Uppark's most impressive items were collected by Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh during his Grand Tour of Europe. Here are some of the beautiful items we care for inside the mansion.

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Uppark House and Garden on the National Trust Collections website

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