Uppark is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU31 5QR), in the parish of Harting.

How do I get to Uppark?

The nearest railway station is Petersfield, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU31 5QR.

Uppark is owned by National Trust.

Is Uppark a listed building?

Uppark is officially recognised as Grade I listed.

Is Uppark a protected site?

Yes — Uppark is part of the Harting Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Uppark?

The nearest railway station is Petersfield, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU31 5QR.

Historic houses · South East England

Uppark

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Uppark — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Petersfield · 6.9 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Uppark, the nearest railway station is Petersfield, located 6.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GU31 5QR. Please note that entry is not free and accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Uppark is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Summary from the official site

Uppark is a historic house and garden located in West Sussex, featuring beautifully maintained gardens and parkland. Visitors can explore the gardens, enjoy scenic views of the South Downs, and learn about the history of the house and its furnishings.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Harting Downs SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Uppark is a 17th-century house in South Harting, West Sussex, England. It is a Grade I listed building and a National Trust property.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The house, set high on the South Downs, was built for Ford Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville (1655—1701), circa 1690; the architect is believed to have been William Talman. The estate was sold in 1747 to Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh, and his wife Sarah. Matthew and Sarah redecorated the house extensively from 1750 to 1760 and introduced most of the existing collection of household items displayed today, much of it collected on their Grand Tour of 1749 to 1751. Their only son, Sir Henry Fetherstonhaugh, added to the collection and commissioned Humphry Repton to add a new pillared portico, dairy and landscaped garden. In the 19th century stables and kitchens were added as separate buildings,…

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Coordinates: 50.9531, -0.8917
County: West Sussex
District: Chichester
Parish: Harting
Postcode: GU31 5QR
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
Phone: +44 1730 825415
Established: 1690
Nearest railway station: Petersfield — 6.9 km
Opening: Daily 10am–4pm; closed for the house.
Official site: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q7898441 (CC0)
wikipedia: Uppark (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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