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Winter Works & Welcome Centre news!
Building on the successes of 2021, including the recently completed restoration of our historic Stable Yard, we are delighted to announce the next exciting phase of Discovery Project works ...
Country Park Awards 2021/22
We are very proud recipients of the Green Flag Award for 2021/22, together with the much-coveted Green Heritage Site Accreditation which recognises good management & conservation of our historic features ...
Tourism Awards & Discovery Project news
The park team are delighted to have been awarded Silver in two categories at the prestigious Dorset Tourism Awards 2020: Business Events & Wedding Venue of the Year and Dog Friendly Business of the Year.
The Discovery Project is underway!
Exciting things are happening as the Discovery Project moves from plan to action. You will see changes to the Country Park over the coming winter months, as the Operations Team start work on restoring the original vistas that were intended when Christopher Spurrier built Upton House in 1816.
Country Park Awards 2020
Wow, multiple awards for the Country Park in 2020! Gold in the ‘Attraction of the Year’ category at the Coast with the Most Destination Awards, very proud recipients of the Green Flag Award & Green Heritage Site Accreditation, and Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice (formerly Certificate of Excellence) ...
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 ...
Three Dorset Tourism Awards 2019!
The team is thrilled to announce a Gold 'Customer Service Superstar' award for Pete Abbott in the Tea Rooms, and Bronze trophies in the 'Business Events & Wedding Venue of the Year' and ‘Dog Friendly Business of the Year’ ...
Park Expansion & Developments 2019/20
Winter 2019/20 at Upton Country Park - our Adventure Play project, Courtyard entrance transformation, park expansion and woodland management ....
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