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Upton Country Park
About
Message from Upton Country Park:
Upton Country Park will be closed to minimise the risk of people congregating in large groups. Please stay at home for the sake of your health and those you love. We urge you to keep safe and avoid crowds.
All events across the Country Park and Upton House are cancelled until 31st May 2020. Larger events where possible will be postponed until later in the year - we ask for queries to be directed towards Event Organisers through their websites and Facebook Pages. Please follow the NHS guidelines around preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Please find out about updates via our Facebook page.
Upton Country Park in Poole has over 140 acres of beautiful award-winning gardens, open parkland, woodland and shoreline, with stunning Georgian Grade II* listed Upton House as the centrepiece. Something for everyone to enjoy, whatever the season, so come along and see what has made Upton Country Park one of Poole’s premier attractions!
The Country Park is open seven days a week from 8am – 6pm (winter timetable) or 8am – 9pm (summer timetable).
- Tea Rooms & Kiosk
- Woodland Play Trail
- Art Gallery
- Events throughout the year
- Plant Centre
- Walled Garden and Splash Fountain (May-Sept)
- Venue Hire for private events & weddings
- Enclosed Dog Training Area
Free Health Walks – all walks are 1 mile and led by trained volunteer leaders. . All walks are completely free and new walkers very welcome – no need to book. Check website for times.
Upton House Parkrun - This free timed weekly 5k takes you across the Country Park. Takes place Saturday morning at 9am and is open to all ages and abiities.
Dog Wash - What better way for washing your muddy pooches after a walk around the park or for simply giving your dog a weekly treat. Located within the main car park this easy to use facility is open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.
Friends of Upton Country Park House Open Days - House openings and tours and subject to weather and volunteer availability. Please visit website for dates and further details.
Free entry but charge for car parking.
Winners of two Dorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Venue & Busines of the Year and Dog Friendly Business of the Year.
Awarded Green Flag Award.
Upton Country Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award and the Green Heritage Award.
Guide Prices
Free admission 7 days a week, all year round
Car Parking charges apply
Opening Times
| January - March (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 08:00 | - 18:00 |
| April - September (1 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 08:00 | - 21:00 |
| October - December (1 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 08:00 | - 18:00 |
Video
- A Year at Upton Country Park
