FISHING AT UPTON COUNTRY PARK

No fishing is allowed from any shore line or ponds within the boundary of Upton Country Park.

By order of the Borough of Poole.

The Plant Centre:

THE PLANT CENTRE HAS NOW RE-OPENED AFTER THE WINTER BREAK.

THEY HAVE A VERY GOOD RANGE OF PLANTS FOR THE SPRING IN STOCK,

AND IF YOU REQUIRE THAT SPECIAL PLANT, PLEASE LET THE PLANT CENTRE VOLUNTEER’S KNOW AND THEY DO THEY BEST TO FIND THAT PLANT FOR YOU.

THE PLANT CENTRE IS NOW STOCKING AND GROWN PLANTS THAT GROW IN UPTON COUNTRY PARK. A LIST IS AVAILABLE IN THE PLANT CENTRE.

THE PLANT CENTRE IS OPEN SEVEN DAY PER WEEK FROM 12 MIDDAY TO 4 PM, SUBJECT TO WEATHER AND VOLUNTEER’S BEING AVAILABLE.

The Grounds:

The Formal Gardens – This most colourful part of the park directly surrounds the house and extends out to the duck pond, shoreline and woodland trails. Providing year round colour, these contain some rare and wonderful plants from around the world. The open spaces and quiet corners behind the house provide opportunities for artists and people to relax.

The Winter Garden –          

The Heather Gardens –     

The Herbaceous Border –

Plants In Spring –                 CLICK TO VIEW

click HERE for more information

The Peacock Gallery: The Peacock Art Gallery can be found above the Peacock Tearooms. For details of how to hire the Gallery for exhibitions and "What's On" information, click HERE

Peacock Tearooms - Open 7 days a week 10:30a.m. till 3:45p.m.

For full details call (01202) 672628 or click HERE.

Upton Country Park Orienteering Challenge

Have you been wondering what the numbered posts that have sprung up in the Park in recent months are all about???

Orienteering is suitable for all ages from young to old.  So if you who would like to get some gentle exercise, learn a new skill and have a lot of fun Upton Country Park is the place to be.  Packs containing instructions and base maps will be available to purchase for £1 from the Peacock Tearooms and the Kiosk at the rear of Upton House, or as a download from Wessex Orienteering http://www.wessex-oc.org

Further details can be obtained from the Wardens Office in the Park, by phoning 01202 672625 of emailing ranger@uptoncountrypark.org

Come along to Upton Country Park and try our exciting new nature trail. The current theme is minibeasts, so explore the Country Park and test your knowledge of creepy crawlies. Find out why woodlice eat their poo and how fast honeybees beat their wings. The best thing is it is totally free! These beautiful wooden boards have been handcrafted by a local charity, Sharp- Action on Addiction. They are real works of art and are a fun addition to your trip to the Country Park. You will find 12 of them around the gardens, the harbour bird hide and near the house.

Walks in Upton Country Park:

Guided Walks – A number of guided walks are organised by the Borough of Poole Countryside Rangers,

please click to download Guided Walks In Upton Country Park.pdf. 

or email ranger@uptoncountrypark.org

Cycling in Upton Country Park – Cycling is permitted on marked routes, see MAP.

Heritage Cycle Route - This is a cycle ride of approximately 7.5 miles, visiting places of historical interest in Poole. The route goes along the Quay and out to Upton House along the picturesque Holes Bay shared-use path. A leaflet is available showing a map and providing historical information. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

The front field also has four Petanque pistes, which are available for public use.

The_Birds_of_Upton_Country_Park.pdf

Upton House built by Christopher Spurrier in 1816 is home to many large, unusual, exotic and fascinating trees and it is worth a visit to enjoy them. 

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - see below

Diameter:  1.40 meters, Height:  8 metres, Age (Estimated) 150 - 200 years, Crown spread:  North - 5 metres, East - 6.5 metres, South - 6 metres, West - 6 metres

A native of Southern Asia, North Africa and the South of Europe, the Holm Oak which was introduced to Britain in 1580, thrives close to the sea shore where no other European Oak would flourish.  It is a very drought resistant tree which flowers in May with the resulting acorns not ripening until the Autumn of the second year and lasting for approximately three years before falling.

The name Holm Oak comes from the trees leathery, holly like leaves and is notable for retaining its lower branches so that its appearance even when fully grown is that of an immense bush rather than a timber tree.  Often used as an evergreen hedge they provide excellent screening and wind breaks, although some specimens will grow up to 20 metres.