An area in the shoreline meadows of the Country Park has been fenced off while Wessex Water undertakes essential repairs to a damaged pipe. Work is expected to continue into 2025, but footpaths and cycle routes will remain open as usual ...
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first phase of the Discovery Project, a £2.3m project celebrating the heritage of Upton Country Park by restoring, conserving & interpreting historical features and landscapes ...
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 ...
Those with reduced mobility can now explore the Country Park in comfort, from the woodland to the shoreline, with our new Countryside Mobility all-terrain scooter – the Tramper...
The Shoreline Path is now fully open in time for the Bank Holiday & Half Term. Wessex Water have resurfaced the path to improve drainage and make the path safer and easier for all visitors to use ...
Did you know that we hold a collection of around 500 historical, handwritten letters? We are looking for volunteers to help transcribe them so we can make them accessible to others online ...
Due to start on Monday 4th September, operating Mon-Fri, Millers Fencing will be working on the historic boundary estate fence surrounding the Pleasure Grounds ...
An intriguing new Candles & Wellbeing store and workshop opened in the Park on 8th June - come and meet Lisa, founder of Rock & Rose Rituals, and learn about her naturally-scented hand-poured candles and the exciting plans for her new space ...
Our tee-riffic new British wildlife-themed 9 hole adventure golf course is open in time for the Easter Holidays! Packed full of fun features, next to the Education Centre, £3pp (under 3s go free), no need to book - just swing by & play ...
The official opening by the Mayor of Poole, celebrating a significant milestone for the Discovery Project, featuring interactive and immersive displays which will bring the park’s history to life, bug hotels, swallow nest cups and a bio-diverse living meadow roof ...
In a phased project between 2014-2020 approx 75 acres of farmland to the south and south-east of Upton Country Park was converted into new public open space. This final phase opened up new parkland suitable for dogs to be exercised off the lead ...
We did it! After an 18 month development phase we're beyond excited to announce that our vision for the Country Park can now become a reality, thanks to a grant awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the ...