Poole offers a vibrant mixture of rich historical heritage and culture combined with a cosmopolitan image that is growing by the day.
Boasting Europe's largest natural harbour and golden, European Blue flag beaches Poole offers a truly outstanding setting for a wide variety of watersports; from the traditional sailing to the more extreme sport of kitesurfing. This new craze being recently showcased at Poole's annual Animal Windfest championships.
If you are looking for something a little more relaxing Poole Quay offers an atmosphere like no other. Sit back and relax in one of the many bistros, restaurants and traditional pubs that line the historic quayside whilst enjoying the picturesque views of the harbour and the stunning coastline. The Quay is also home to the famous Poole Pottery offering something for all the family. The Waterfront Museum just back from the Quay offers a fascinating look into the past. To really experience Poole's rich historical past pick up a copy of the Cockle Trail at the Tourist Information Centre, which will take you on an intriguing walk around the Old Town.
A stones throwaway and you enter Poole's bustling High Street, which is home to many unique shops and at the upper end Dorset's largest indoor shopping centre, the Dolphin centre, with over 100 popular stores in an attractive and lively setting.
Poole has a wide variety of attractions on offer for all ages. From a relaxing stroll around the gardens of the world at Compton Acres or boat trip around the harbour, to an action packed, fun filled day at the south's largest entertainment complex Tower Park, which offers activities ranging from the latest releases at the 10 screen UCI cinema, ten-pin bowling or exhilarating wild water slides at Splashdown.
If you have built up an appetite at the end of the day, Poole has no shortage of quality award winning restaurants offering a range of mouth-watering cuisine with local freshly caught sea food at the top of many restaurants menus. Many of these restaurants and menus where involved recently in the successful Taste 2001 food festival, sponsored by Prowting Homes. This 10-day festival showcased the quality and diversity of Poole restaurants through numerous events and specially designed menus. Population 142,000
Attraction
Branksome Chine Beach
Brownsea Island
Compton Acres
Farmer Palmer's
Peacock Gallery
Poole Museum
RNLI Headquarters and Museum
Sandbanks Beach
Scaplen's Court Museum
The Ark
Upton Country Park
Waterfront Museum
Budget
Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) *book online*
Premier Inn Poole North *book online*
Thistle Poole *book online*
Camping
Beacon Hill Touring Park
Rockley Park Holiday Park
Sandford Holiday Park
Care Home
Charity
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Mo'jive
Yoga - Poole Yoga Centre
Club
Council
Dentist
Adelstone Dental Practice
Alder Road Dental Surgery
Dolphin Dentalcare
Madeira Dental Care
Doctor
Canford Heath Group Practice
Carlisle House Practice
Dr Newman's Practice
Heatherview Medical Practice
Herbert Avenue Practice
Poole Night Doctor
Estate Agent
Atkins Estate Agents
Connell Estate Agents
Fosters
Jerrard Keats & Wolley
Newman Tony
Palmer Snell
Palmers
R & S Estate Agents
Rosser & Sturman
Golf Club
Bulbury Woods Golf Course
Dorset Golf and Country Club
Parkstone Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Esporta Health & Racquets Club
Holmes Place East Dorset
LA Fitness
Robin James Lifestyle Salon & Spa
Holiday Park
Rockley Park Holiday Park
Sandford Holiday Park
Inn
Market
Performing Arts
American Line Dancing School
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
LIghthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts
Pub and Bar
Albion
Angel Inn
Brew House
Conjurors Half Crown
Dorset Knob
Ferryman
Grasshopper
Guildhall Tavern Ltd
Kings Head
Lord Nelson
New Inn
Poole Arms
Potters Arms
Red Lion
Shah of Persia
Victoria Cross
Restaurant
Branksome Beach Restaurant
Clipper Restaurant
Guildhall Tavern Ltd
Long Johns
Shah of Persia
Storm Fish Restaurant
The Thai Restaurant
Warehouse Brasserie
School
American Line Dancing School
Uplands School
Yarrells School
Self-Catering
Classic Cottages
Dream Cottages
Rockley Park Holiday Park
Solicitor
Dickinson Manser
Jacobs & Reeves
Simmonds
Taxi
620620 Ltd
Ariel Taxis
Black & White Radio Taxis
Come Lucky Cars
Nationwide Cars
Procab (private hire)
Theatre
Brownsea Open Air Theatre
LIghthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts
Venue
Vet
Sports Clubs
Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers (Cycling)
Branksome & Pinewood LTC (Tennis)
Commandokwai (Martial Arts)
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Crocquet Club (Tennis)
Lytchett Minster Rugby Club (Rugby Union)
Parkstone Yacht Club (Sailing)
Poole (Men's Hockey)
Poole (Women's Hockey)
Poole CSC (Cycling)
Poole Town CC (Cricket)
Poole Yacht Club (Sailing)
Wessex Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Lakeside Florists
CollectorsPrints
Rymans
Cycle Paths
Compton Acres
Woodlands Nurseries
Pets At Home Ltd
Pets Cabin
Twelve Green Acres
Hobbbycard
Rolands Pharmacy
Keith Tempany
Treds
Vincent Footwear
Evans
Waterstones
Staples
Halfords
BodyShop
Guidhall Gallery
Dimartech Studios &
R.C Arts
Michael Weber
Guildhall Pine Picture
Majestic Wine
Robert Dyas
PC World
Slepe Farm Ltd
Shakes rattle 'n'rolls
H Samuel
Peacocks
Mothercare
Gamestation
B&Q
Dreams
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Rowlands Pharmacy
Ashely Cafe
The Fishermans Cafe
Four And Twenty Blackbird Tea Rooms
Deli On The Quay
Courtyard Candies & Chocolates
Truely Scrumptious
PJ Jones High Class Butcher
Specsavers
Margie's Mediterranean Deli
Lush
Peacock Gallery
Emmaculate Soft Furnishings
EB Fabrics
E.S.T.
Big Matt’s Menswear
Seeker Photography
Topshop
BHS
Perry Optometrists
Trueboy Clothing Co
Antiques
Activities
Land and Wave Ltd(Adventure)
Brownsea Island Ferries Ltd(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Canoe Tours(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Purple Pelican Boat Hire(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Bowlplex(Bowling)
Action Bikes(Cycling)
Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers(Cycling)
Poole Wheelers CC(Cycling)
Xtreme(Cycling)
Ocean Blue Charters(Fishing)
Sea Fishing Poole(Fishing)
Absolute Aqua(Water Sports)
Cool Cats Watersports Centre(Water Sports)
Cool Cats Watersports Centre(Water Sports)
Divingstyles(Water Sports)
FCWatersports(Water Sports)
H2O Windsurfing(Water Sports)
Harbour Challenge Outdoor Education Centre(Water Sports)
Moonfleet Sailing(Water Sports)
Poole Harbour Boardsailing(Water Sports)
Poole Windsurfing(Water Sports)
Redwing Racing Ltd(Water Sports)
Rockley Watersports(Water Sports)
Rockley Watersports(Water Sports)
Spinnaker Yachts(Water Sports)
The Waterboard(Water Sports)
Yellow Penguin Ltd(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Poole
The Merchant House (0.77 miles)
Hotel du Vin Poole (0.77 miles)
In close proximity of Poole Harbour, a popular stopping-off point for yachts and cruisers, Hotel du Vin and Bistro Poole offers 38 bedrooms and suites featuring handsprung mattresses, fine Egyptian ... More
Quarterdeck Hotel (0.91 miles)
The Quarterdeck is a friendly relaxing Hotel situated overlooking Poole Park; which consists of over 100 acres of Park land; lakes and amenities including bowling greens tennis courts & a ... More
Blue Shutters (1.13 miles)
Viewpoint Guest house (1.32 miles)
Salterns Hotel (1.69 miles)
A stylish AA 3-star Hotel with panoramic views over Poole Harbour, Sandbanks and Brownsea Island. Set in an area famous for its history and outstanding natural beauty. The award winning beaches ... More
Premier Inn Poole North (1.90 miles)
Harbour Heights (2.60 miles)
Originally built in the 1920s and transformed into a modern classic, this serene boutique hotel is characterised by contemporary elegance and stunning panoramic views across Poole Harbour. The Harbour Heights Hotel offers ... More
Milsoms Hotel Poole (2.71 miles)
Milsoms hotel is situated above the stunning Loch Fyne Restaurant ... More | visit website
Classic Cottages (2.81 miles)
Known as the gateway to the Purbecks because of its ferry link to the idyllic Studland shore, Sandbanks is a sandy peninsula connected to the mainland by an isthmian road. Home of the Royal Motor Yacht ... MoreBrit Quote: |
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