Discover more at Uppark House and Garden
Find out when Uppark House and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
With meadow and woodland to explore, and nearby walking routes at Harting Down, Uppark is the perfect place to bring your dog during any season.
During which time a major essential works project and conservation will be undertaken. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Uppark is a two pawprint rated place.
These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. If there’s a food and beverage outlet, you can have a cup of tea with them, probably outside. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Uppark House and Garden is set on top of the South Downs ridge with woodland and meadows to explore as well as nearby Harting Down. Dogs are very welcome at Uppark, however please read this article before your visit to ensure everyone enjoys their time here.
Water bowls are provided outside the café. There are dog-waste bins by visitor reception and by the South Meadow.
There is a woodland area near the car park for you to explore. Please keep your dog on a lead here as the pathways intersect with the two main driveways, and pheasants roam freely.
The south meadow is a great place to stretch your dog's legs, and yours. With mown pathways through the meadow, you can wander right into its centre and take in views of the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. You'll also discover a terrific view of the house, perfectly situated on top of the hill.
As Uppark is enjoyed by many and we work closely with farmers to graze livestock on the land, we ask that you abide by the following rules to ensure the safety of you and your dog, and other visitors to Uppark.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out when Uppark House and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) get the most out of the places in our care.
Find a place to sit and relax with your dog after a good walk. Here's a selection of great walks with dog-friendly cafés at the end to round off the day.
Take a stroll through the surrounding grounds at Uppark. Discover far-reaching views, wooded walks and the different wildlife that calls this place home.
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.
From coast to countryside, discover where you and your dog can explore Sussex together.