Home of Upton House
and 160 acres of parkland, shoreline & formal gardens
Upton Country Park
Home of Upton House
and 160 acres of parkland, shoreline & formal estate gardens
Free admission, 7 days a week, all year round. Car Parking charges apply
Gates open 8am – 6pm (October – March)
Poole’s award-winning Country Park
160 acres of park and woodland, 2.6km of shoreline, 32 acres of formal garden, 6 types of natural habitat and 2,000 years of history… Upton Country Park has it all!
Open ’til dusk every day, all year round. No admission fees, regular outdoor events, beautiful grounds and lots of child-friendly activities, and beautiful grounds,
Marvel at the grandeur of our Grade II* listed Georgian Mansion House, and enjoy the rich diversity of wildlife along the shoreline. Allow the children to blow off steam at Spurrier’s Play Park or with a ball game on the front lawn. Play a round of adventure golf with friends & family – or simply find a quiet spot to admire the amazing horticulture and beautiful botanical Walled Garden.
So much to see and do!
Open ’til dusk every day, all year round. No admission fees, regular outdoor events, lots of child-friendly activities, beautiful grounds and great walking/cycling links – what’s not to love?
Discover all we have to offer for your visit, whether rain or shine, from simply walking the dog to browsing the work of local artists in the Gallery Upstairs, and stopping off for a snack in the Tea Rooms in between.
The Park team are confident this is the best place to spend a day out in Poole, but don’t just take our word for it, take a look around our website and start planning your visit!
Magical Weekend Workshops!
Magic Potions, Magic Wands, and for the adults, beautiful candle-making at Rock & Rose Rituals
Christmas Makers Market
Sat 30 Nov & Sun 1 Dec, get started on your Christmas shopping at Upton House! Free entry.
Our DIY Dog Wash
At the Welcome Centre in the main car park, self-service wash & dry for muddy dogs!
The Tea Rooms
The Tea Rooms & Terrace open daily from 9.30am for drinks & light refreshments
Latest Park News
New Electric Vehicle Charging & Relocated Accessible Parking Bays
Electric Vehicle public charge points have been installed in the main car park to meet the growing demand for charging amenities, and at the same time accessible parking bays have been re-located closer to the Welcome Centre ...
Upton Country Park awarded a coveted Green Flag 2024
We are celebrating having received a coveted Green Flag Award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. We also retain our Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for the management of our historic features ...
Celebrate with us!
If you’re in the mood to celebrate then do it in style at one of Dorset’s top events venues!
Renowned for our welcoming, professional hospitality, Upton Country Park offers a range of venue hire options for hosting weddings, anniversary parties, corporate events and more.
Whether you choose the grandeur of Upton House or the rural chic of the Walled Garden, our dedicated events team will ensure your occasion runs smoothly, just as you planned it would!
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