This Autumn we are restoring & replacing Estate fencing
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 …
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Rock & Rose Rituals store and workshop space is open!
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 new Welcome Centre is open!
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 …
5-year Park expansion project complete!
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 …
£1.9m National Lottery Heritage Fund bid success!
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 …
Park Expansion & Developments 2019/20
Winter 2019/20 at Upton Country Park – our Adventure Play project, Courtyard entrance transformation, park expansion and woodland management ….
Planning permission granted for the proposed new Welcome Centre
We are delighted to announce that planning permission has now been approved for our proposed new Welcome Centre, which will provide a much-needed first point of contact with our visitors and offer …
New Look Car Park and Country Park Developments
The Country Park is open every day and enjoyed by over 600,000 visitors each year. In 2015, nearly 275,000 cars entered the estate to use the 260 spaces available …
New Dog Wash in the main car park
We are delighted to announce our new self-service Dog Wash area, conveniently located within the main car park. This easy to use facility is ideal for washing your muddy pooches or simply giving…
A Year at Upton Country Park – our video
We’ve been working with a talented film graduate to capture the essence of our stunning Country Park. Special lifelong families memories are made across the changing seasons and our video captures that beautifully…
Giant Picture Frame to celebrate a larger park!
To celebrate the opening of 6 hectares of additional parkland at Upton Country Park, students from Bournemouth and Poole College have designed & created a giant outdoor picture frame …
Come and explore our new views!
We’re delighted to announce that, after months of hard work, our new meadows overlooking Holes Bay and Poole Harbour are now officially open. We’ve created over 6 hectares of additional open space that…
Country Park improvements & Car Parking charges
During the first half of 2017 we will be improving our car parks to provide more year-round parking spaces, and car parking charges will be introduced on 1st April. We are also…
Upton Country Park expansion 2014-2017
Upton is set to become bigger and better as work began this summer to add new walks, harbour views and recreation space to expand the Country Park estate …
