Home of Upton House
and 160 acres of parkland, shoreline & formal estate gardens
Award-winning Country Park
POOLE • DORSET
Free admission, 7 days a week, all year round. Car Parking charges apply
Gates open at 8am and close at 9pm (April to September)
Poole’s premier attraction, whatever the season
There’s something for everyone, so come along today and see what’s got people talking.
Marvel at the grand Grade II* listed Georgian Mansion House, enjoy the 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, enjoy our regular activities and events – or simply find a quiet spot to admire the amazing horticulture and beautiful botanical Walled Garden.

Outdoor Cinema 3rd August
The Frontier Sapiens Adventure Film Festival is coming to the Walled Garden!

Summer of Fun
Starts 23rd July – a six week Holiday Challenge for our younger visitors!

Car Parking
Annual Season Tickets just £40 – and your money directly supports the Country Park

The Tea Rooms
The Tea Rooms & Terrace open daily from 9.30am for drinks & light refreshments
The Discovery Project
Work started on the new Welcome Centre in January, with anticipated completion late autumn 2022!
So much to see and do!
We offer plenty of things to do, from simply walking the dog to enjoying lunch in the Tea Rooms or admiring artworks in the Gallery Upstairs.
No admission fees, open ’til dusk all year round, regular outdoor events, lots of child-friendly activities, beautiful grounds, weekly Parkruns and great walking/cycling links – what’s not to love?
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 and start planning your visit!
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 chose the grandeur of the main 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!
Latest Park News
Fantastic Food Festivals at Upton Country Park
We regret that the Fantastic Food Festivals event scheduled for the Bank Holiday Weekend 27th-29th August, has been cancelled. Please contact the organisers direct with any enquiries ...