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 – 9pm (April – September)
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!
Wed 4th September
Join us for an evening under the stars watching a collection of short films featuring epic adventures …
Heritage Open Days
14 & 15 September, Upton House opens for 2 days of exhibitions & tours to celebrate our heritage!
Summer Splash Fountain!
In the Walled Garden twice daily
11am-1pm & 2-5pm, until & incl. Sunday 29 Sept.
The Tea Rooms
The Tea Rooms & Terrace open daily from 9.30am for drinks & light refreshments
Latest Park News
Festival Season – next up!
Outdoor cinema, but unlike anything you’ve seen before! Join us on Wed 4th Sept for an evening under the stars with a collection of extraordinary short films featuring epic adventures, cultural stories & environmental issues - watch the trailer for a taste of what to expect ...
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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