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Gold Transformation and Innovation Award winners!
We couldn’t be more delighted to have been awarded Gold in the Transformation and Innovation category at the 2023 Destination Management Board Tourism Awards, placing a spotlight on our popular new Welcome Centre …
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 …
Upton Country Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award and recognised as one of the country’s best parks
We are celebrating having received a coveted Green Flag Award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. We also retain our Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for the management of our historic features …
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 …
Visitor Experience volunteers sought
With the recent opening of our new Welcome Centre we are seeking volunteers to meet & greet visitors to the Country Park, to provide information & assistance, and the added option to help steward family activities & events …
Voted a ‘South West Local Favourite’ in Fields in Trust UK’s Favourite Parks 2022
We are delighted to learn that Upton Country Park has been voted among five ‘South West Local Favourites’ in the 2022 Fields in Trust UK’s Favourite Parks 2022
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 …
Sixth Form Student Work Experience Placements
Join our friendly, fun & engaging team for weekly roles or block placements. We can offer a range of placements providing you with practical skills and real-world experience to build your CV.
Country Park Awards 2022/23
Multiple awards for the Country Park in 2022! We are very proud recipients of the Green Flag Award, Green Heritage Site Accreditation, and Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice, recognising the hard work of the team and volunteers in maintaining it to the highest standard …
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.
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