Upton sits on the quiet north-western side of Poole Harbour, away from the beaches and the crowds.
Upton Country Park
Parkland, formal gardens, woodland and a Georgian house, with a stretch of harbour shoreline attached. Free to enter, level walking, and a reliable escape on a day when the Quay is full. See parks and gardens.
Wildlife
The shoreline here looks out over harbour mudflats that fill with waders and wildfowl in winter. See wildlife.
Getting there
A short drive or bus ride from the town centre, on the Hamworthy side of the water.