Uppark
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Overview
Sitting in Georgian splendour high on a South Downs ridge and commanding views as far as the English Channel, this handsome National Trust property contains collections of French furniture, art and ceramics. With a host of elegant rooms to marvel at above stairs and the Victorian servants quarters to explore below, a world-famous dolls’ house in the basement and bats in the roof space, Uppark has something everyone will enjoy as well as being set in beautiful rolling countryside. Amazingly, the house was brought back to its former glory from a burnt-out shell after a disastrous fire in 1989, when priceless pictures and furniture were rescued by stewards and members of the public. There’s a restaurant on site and a shop selling local produce. Tea on the lawn is a popular option in summer.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 16 Mar-2 Nov, Sun-Thu. Garden, shop & restaurant 11-5; House 11-4.30 (11-12.30 open for guided tours only, details on arrival). House, garden, shop & restaurant 9 Nov-21 Dec, Sun only 11-3
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Divided from East Sussex back in 1888, West Sussex has a variety of landscapes and coastal scenery, but it is the spacious and open South Downs with which the county is most closely associated. There are plenty of walking routes in the South Downs National Park, cycling routes by the sea or visitors can explore the pretty town of Arundel with its historic castle and buildings.
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Self-Catering
Barley Cottage at West Marden Farm
- Total units: 1
- Private garden
- Lawn area
- Garden furniture
Self-Catering
Keepers & The Old Stables at West Marden Farm
- Total units: 2
- Private garden
- Lawn area
- Garden furniture
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