Generously donated to the Country Park by John Biggs and Irene Eskanazi for the enjoyment of all park visitors ...
Events, activities and our opening hours over the festive season
Artists living within a 30 mile radius of Poole are invited to create new and original work in any visual art medium (except photography or video), for entry to this year's Open Exhibition at The Gallery Upstairs. Submissions deadline 20 November ...
97% of the UK's wildflower meadows have disappeared since the 1930s. The way we manage our grasslands is designed to restore a biodiverse wildflower meadow to Upton Country Park ...
In the shoreline meadow area, sewer repairs by Wessex Water continue following successful re-lining of a damaged pipe earlier this year. Some pathway diversions are in place, along with a temporary new path and signage to keep park users safe & informed ...
Welcome to the fifth annual report on the birds, wildlife & ecology of Holes Bay Nature Park, Upton Country Park and the surrounding farm fields, where wildlife thrives despite being surrounded by human activity ...
Hedgelaying was carried out around the main car park during January and February, whilst the trees were dormant and ahead of the nesting season. Hedges are laid to maintain boundaries, provide wildlife habitats and keep fields stockproof ...
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 ...
