Award Winning Country Park

Poole · Dorset

Home of Upton House

and 160 acres of parkland, shoreline & formal estate gardens

Award-winning Country Park

Poole · Dorset

Home of Upton House

and 160 acres of parkland, shoreline & formal estate gardens

Green Flag award, Green Heritage Site accredited

Business Events & Wedding Venue of the Year

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Business Events & Wedding Venue of the Year 2020/2021

We are delighted to have been awarded Commended in this prestigious Tourism Award scheme that saw 416 entries from across Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

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.

The Discovery Project

How we’re spending our £1.9 million Lottery Fund Award

See What's Happening!

Mad4Animals Maze

1st & 2nd June – AJ and his crazy critters in the Park this summer Half Term. Book Now!

Remains open, but please expect restricted access to some play features this week

Car Parking

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

Tea Rooms Takeaway

Our Tea Rooms counter is open for takeaway hot & cold drinks & light refreshments

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 all year round, regular outdoor events, lots of children-friendly activities, weekly Park Runs 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, children’s birthdays, corporate events and more.

Whether you chose the grandeur of the main house, the rural chic of the Walled Garden or the rustic education facility, our dedicated events team will ensure your occasion runs smoothly, just as you planned it would!

Latest Park News

May 2021 6

Activities & Events returning to the Park

As we all begin to enjoy getting out and about more, we are delighted to celebrate in the best way we know how – with the return of lots of fun activities and events for all the family. Here are just a few of the latest developments ...