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Uppark House and Garden
A tranquil 17th-century house set within intimate gardens and woodland.
South Harting, Petersfield, West Sussex, GU31 5QR
Important notice
We are now open for Christmas.
Opening times for 5 December 2023
Asset Opening time House state rooms Closed Servants quarters Closed Café Closed Garden Closed Second-hand bookshop Closed Please note the Doll's House is currently closed for essential conservation work. Last entry to the house is 3pm. Last entry to the site and last orders at the café are 3.30pm. The car park closes at 4.15pm.
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Cafe
Dogs
Dogs are allowed everywhere on site on short leads except the main cafe, tunnels and main house. Assistance dogs are permitted throughout the site.
Car park
Toilet
Accessible toilet available in Second-Hand Bookshop. Accessible parking available in main car park. For more information on access, please view our access statement below.
Accessible route and/or map
Level access/terrain
Accessible toilet
Photograph album
Designated parking
Ramped access/slopes
Drop-off point
Seating available
Induction loop
Steps/uneven terrain
Our woodland walk has steps at the start and beginning of the route.
Level access to food outlet
Wheelchairs available
Please contact the property via email to pre-book one of our wheelchairs.
By road
5 miles south-east of Petersfield on B2146, 1½ miles south of South Harting
Parking: Free, 300 yards from Mansion
On foot
South Downs Way within ¾ mile
By train
Petersfield 5½ miles
By bus
Visit Uppark House & Garden by bus using the Route 54 service. From Monday to Saturday, Stagecoach will do the driving as you enjoy the beautiful views of the South Downs from your window. Open the timetable here: https://bustimes.org/services/54-chichester-petersfield
By bicycle
Notes
Due to its high elevation Uppark is vulnerable to extreme weather conditions particularly in the winter months. This can lead to closure of the property at short notice. To avoid disappointment please call check opening arrangements before setting out.
Planning your visit
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Visiting at Christmas
Visit the house at Uppark this Christmas and you'll see each room adorned with twinkling lights, sumptuous decorations and scent-scapes of food and wine.
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Visiting Uppark with your dog
Uppark is a two pawprint rated place. Take a look at what you need to know if you are bringing your four-legged friend with you on a visit, including walking tips, facilities and information on Pooch Passports.
Highlights
House
A 17th-century house with views as far as the English Channel. Houses one of the best 18th-century dolls' house in the country which is currently closed for essential conservation work.
Garden
Gradually restored to its original 19th-century design, with meadow, woodland and the wide glade.
Cafe
What was the old Orangery is now a glorious cafe with stunning views across the South Downs, come and enjoy a warming treat in this beautiful setting.
Second-hand Bookshop
Previously the laundry room, delve into the shelves and pick yourself something good to read. The bookshop sits alongside the cafe, so you can pull up a chair, a book and enjoy a cup of tea.
Walks
Enjoy our Meadow Walk with views across the South Downs, or walk under the canopy on our Woodland Walk. The South Downs Way is also accessible on foot from Uppark.
Garden Tours
Join one of our free garden tours and learn more about the past, present and future of the Uppark landscape. Thursdays at 2pm, subject to availability, ask at Reception on arrival.
Things to see and do
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Christmas at Uppark House and Garden
Visit the house at Uppark this Christmas and you'll see each room adorned with twinkling lights, sumptuous decorations and scent-scapes of food and wine.
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The house at Uppark
Take a look inside this classic historical house, filled with exquisite furnishings from all over the world, and discover what life was like below stairs for serving staff.
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The garden at Uppark
On entering Uppark through the 'golden gates' you'll be greeted by an open glade surrounded by shrubs and trees, within a walled garden. A scented garden creates a peaceful space to unwind, and the Gothick Seat allows you to sit and relax with views across to the Solent.
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Explore the grounds at Uppark
Take a stroll through the surrounding grounds at Uppark. Discover far-reaching views, wooded walks and the different wildlife that calls this place home.
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Family-friendly things to do at Uppark
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Uppark in West Sussex, from servants' quarters and tunnels, to woods for den-building and a wild flower meadow for picnics.
Eating
Eating at Uppark
The café serves hot and cold drinks, snacks and a selection of scones and bakes. Pick up something delicious and pick somewhere to enjoy the views of the panoramic South Downs.
Upcoming events
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Christmas at Uppark
Join us at Uppark this festive season to discover towering Christmas trees covered with twinkling lights and traditional decorations. The mansion’s enchanting rooms are filled with scents and scenes of the season - winter greenery, pinecones,...
About Uppark House and Garden
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 an 18th-century dolls' house in the country, although this is currently off-show for conservation.
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.
History
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The history of Uppark
Explore over 400 years of history, from the early estate to the last owners. Discover when grand decorations and furnishings were added, and substantial renovations took place.
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The history of the garden at Uppark House and Garden
Look back in time through the history of the gardens at Uppark, dating back to the early 18th century, which has shaped how they appear today.
Art and collections
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The dolls’ house at Uppark
The Palladian-style 18th-century dolls’ house at Uppark is one of only a surviving few. Built on a grand scale, it features opulently decorated rooms and beautifully dressed dolls.
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Uppark House and Garden’s collection
Explore the many impressive items in the collection at Uppark, from ornate furniture to one of the country’s most important dolls’ houses.
Our work
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Conserving the dolls’ house at Uppark
Items from Uppark’s dolls’ house have undergone its biggest conservation project in decades. Discover how conservators cleaned and repaired the tiny textile pieces.
Project
Project
Restoring Uppark's historic path network
There is a network of historic paths at Uppark that have been covered over for many years. Find out about the work we are doing to restore them using old maps and photographs.
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Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Uppark House and Garden.