Art in the Park 2026 – create an artwork outdoors in one day, open to all
Sunday 7 June 10am-3pm in the Country Park. Prizes to be won. Run by PEDAS for those who love painting en plein air!
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Holes Bay Nature Park – Birds, Wildlife & Ecology report 2025
Welcome to the sixth annual report on the birds, wildlife & ecology of Holes Bay Nature Park, where wildlife thrives despite being surrounded by human activity …
Upton House Wedding Fayre with My Wedding Vibe 2026
Saturday 7 March, 11am – 3pm, in collaboration with The Wedding Index Dorset. Free wedding fayre at Upton House. Meet curated Dorset suppliers, enjoy fizz, explore the venue, and plan your day with ease …
Help us create a long-term plan for Upton House to thrive
We are seeking new, exciting uses for Upton House to bring it back to life and make it financially secure. We’d love to hear your ideas and invite you to share them with us before 8 February 2026 …
Oak Sauna at Upton Country Park
A peaceful retreat where relaxation, warmth and wellbeing come together in a tranquil woodland setting within the Country Park …
Crossing and path improvement works near Upton Country Park, January – April
Update 3 April: the westbound A350 slip road and junction road closures have all been lifted outside Upton Country Park. Thank you to all our regular visitors for your continued support and patience throughout the works.
A new arrival – ‘Confluence’ by Jonathan Luxley unveiled in the Walled Garden
Generously donated to the Country Park by John Biggs and Irene Eskanazi for the enjoyment of all park visitors …
Calling local artists – submissions invited for The Gallery Upstairs ‘Open 2025’
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 …
How we manage our grasslands
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 …
New phase of sewer repairs in the Country Park from May 2025
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 …
Hedgelaying at the main car park
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 …
Wessex Water essential repair works in the Country Park
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 …
Celebrating completion of major transformation project
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 …
New Electric Vehicle Charging & Relocated Accessible Parking Bays
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 …
Reduced mobility? Explore the Country Park with our all-terrain mobility scooter!
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!
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 …
Volunteers needed to help transcribe our Llewellin Letters Collection
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 …
Wessex Water emergency works
Visitors will notice Wessex Water on site – they are carrying out essential repairs to a damaged sewer that runs across Upton Country Park. The repair team are working extended hours on the project, which is expected to finish by the end of April …
