Family-friendly things to do at Uppark

Visitors walking along flower border in autumn with exterior of house in background, Uppark, West Sussex — Visitors by flower border, Uppark, West Sussex | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Bring the whole family along for an adventure at Uppark. Look out for wildlife on a nature walk around the meadow, enjoy a picnic with spectacular views or try flying your kite on the breeze over the South Downs.

Uppark House & Garden is now open

Uppark reopened on 27 July 2025 following some essential conservation works. Please note, there is scaffolding on the south side of the house. This will not affect access to the house. Scaffolding will be in place until work is completed, this October.

Planning your family visit

Baby-changing facilities are available by the bookshop
Pushchairs are allowed around the grounds but not in the house
There is no charge to visit the gardens
Children under 5 go free
Children are welcome on guided tours of the house. Book your tickets for a tour of the house.

Go on a nature walk

Follow our leisurely Meadow Walk for a chance to see widlife including birds, butterflies and maybe even a brown hare. Make stops along the way to enjoy spectacular views across the South Downs and as far as the Isle of Wight.

Learn more about walks and wildlife at Uppark

Have a picnic

There's a picnic area with benches on the green opposite Visitor Reception, but you're free to picnic anywhere around the grounds, including in the meadow.

Fly your kite

Thanks to Uppark's position high up on the South Downs, the meadow is also a great place to fly a kite.

However, while we have scaffolding at Uppark, please don't fly your kite nearby.

Christmas at Uppark

Come and explore a traditional Christmas at Uppark. Feel the thrill of glitz and glamour upstairs in the house where we welcome you in with twinkling Christmas trees. Whilst downstairs is all about the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations. Find out more