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A new arrival – ‘Confluence’ by Jonathan Luxley unveiled in the Walled garden
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 ...
Christmas and New Year in the Country Park
Christmas and New Year in the Country Park
Events, activities and our opening hours over the festive season
Calling local artists – submissions invited for The Gallery Upstairs ‘Open 2025’
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
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 ...
BCP Council celebrates ‘Green Flag’ status for its award-winning parks
BCP Council celebrates ‘Green Flag’ status for its award-winning parks
Green Flag and Green Heritage Site Accreditation status awarded once again for Poole Park and Upton Country Park, recognising the outstanding management and maintenance of these important green spaces ...
New phase of sewer repairs in the Country Park from May 2025
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 ...
Holes Bay Nature Park – Birds, Wildlife & Ecology report 2024 now online
Holes Bay Nature Park – Birds, Wildlife & Ecology report 2024 now online
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 ...
Runners! Test yourselves in six time trial races this summer
Runners! Test yourselves in six time trial races this summer
It's the Poole Runners Upton Summer Series! Six competitive, licensed races spread over the summer on a Wednesday evening. All abilities welcome. Race One 7 May. Register online now ...
Hedgelaying at the main car park
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 ...
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