A NEW wildlife-themed adventure golf course is set to open in a park in Poole. 

The nine-hole course will be opening at Upton Country Park in April and will be delivered by Upton Adventure Gold Ltd. 

Following the theme of British wildlife, the new golf course will be in the activity space near the Education Centre. 

Suitable for all ages and abilities, rounds at the golf course will be priced at £3 per person. Children aged three and under can play for free. 

There is also the option to play a second round for £2. The course will be open on weekends and school/bank holidays. 

Jack Robinson, director of Upton Adventure Golf, said he is “really excited” to be bringing something “new and fresh” to the park. 

He added: “We are looking to employ two local residents and we are really excited and look forward to bringing something new and fresh to the park. 

“We will start work on making the course in March.” 

Mr Robinson, along with business partner Christopher Aubrey, already have five other adventure golf courses dotted across the country. 

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A BCP Council spokesman said: “We are delighted to confirm the delivery of a new nine-hole adventure golf course at Upton Park for 2023. The course is being delivered by Upton Adventure Golf Ltd and should be open and operational by Easter. 

“The ‘British Wildlife’ themed golf will be located in the activity space near the Education Centre and is intended to compliment the beautiful natural surroundings of the park. 

“We are confident that this addition will enhance what is already an outstanding visitor experience at Upton.” 

Upton Adventure Golf can be found on Facebook and Instagram and the website uptonadventuregolf.co.uk will be going live in the next few weeks. To get in touch you can contact uptonadventuregolf@gmail.com.