Things to do in Poole

Stunning seaside town full of character and charm

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  Visit places around Poole


Local Attractions       Museums       Parks & Open spaces       Beaches       Galleries      

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Brownsea Island
National Trust - Beautiful wildlife haven.
2.3 miles



All Fired Up
Paint your own ceramics cafe. ☎
4.4 miles



Hot Air Balloon Ride
Enjoy the best possible views of Bournemouth on this hot air balloon. ☎
4.5 miles



Corfe Castle
National Trust - One of Britain's most majestic ruins.
6.5 miles



Kingston Lacy
National Trust - 17th-century mansion, later transformed into an Italian Renaissance palazzo.
6.7 miles



Poole Museum And Scalpen Court FREE
Fascinating look at the history of Poole.
Less than a mile



The Peacock Gallery FREE
Popular art gallery. ☎
1.7 miles

Splashdown
Fun filled waterpark.  www  ☎
✓ Suggested by J,M, Hitchin
2.3 miles
Brownsea Island
National Trust site. Peaceful island of woodland, wetland and heath with a rich diversity of wildlife.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Compton Acres
The South's Finest Privately Owned Historic Gardens.  www  ☎
2.6 miles
Bournemouth Aquarium
Spectacular aquarium and undersea adventure.  www  ☎
4.6 miles
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
A great family day out.  www  ☎
4.7 miles

  

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  Eat & Drink in Poole


Restaurants      

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Slug And Lettuce
Delicious pub food. ☎
Less than a mile

Pizza Express
Popular pizza restaurant.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Storm Fish
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile
Custom House
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile
Mezza Luna
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile
Nando's
Portuguese, flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken restaurant.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
TGI Fridays
Bar & Restaurant.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Frankie And Bennys
☎
2.5 miles

  


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  Watch, Listen & Nights out in Poole


Cinema       Theatre, Ballet & Opera       Nightclubs      



Poole Lighthouse Centre For The Arts
Theatre, dance, comedy, film and music centre. ☎
Less than a mile

Empire Cinema
Multi-screen cinema.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Tower Park Entertainment Complex
10 screen cinema, ten pin bowling, waterpark, arcades, kids soft play, fitness centre and bingo hall.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Penthouse Bar And Nightclub
Popular local nightspot.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
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  Sports & Leisure in Poole


Golf       Fitness & Leisure centres       Bowling       Water sports       Walks & Cycle rides       Dance       Special Interest      

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Fitness First
Friendly fitness centre. ☎
Less than a mile

Parkstone Golf Club
Parkstone is one of the best known and finest courses on the South Coast.  www  ☎
2 miles
LA Fitness
Health and fitness centre.  www 
2.3 miles
Splashdown Waterpark
Home to some of the UK's best water slides.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Esporta
Health and racquet club.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
DW Fitness
Sport and fitness club.  www  ☎
2.8 miles
Bowlplex
Tenpin bowling centre.  www  ☎
2.8 miles
The Water Sports Academy
Windsurfing, kitesurfing‚ waterskiing‚ wakeboarding, kayaking‚ sailing and powerboat training.  www  ☎
2.8 miles

  


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  Kids in Poole


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Poole Pottery
Paint your very own pottery. ☎
Less than a mile

Monkey Bizness
Largest soft play centre in the area.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Hamworthy Park
Fantastic park by the beach. Huge play area,paddling pool,cafe and direct access to the beach.  www 
✓ Suggested by Jo Wilkinson, Salisbury
1.7 miles
1st Dance Studio
Lessons in a variety of styles for all ages and abilities.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Central Park Poole
Ice skating, kids soft play and cafe.  www 
Less than a mile
Splashdown
Fun filled waterpark.  www  ☎
✓ Suggested by J,M, Hitchin
2.3 miles
Empire Cinema
Multi-screen cinema.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Tower Park Entertainment Complex
10 screen cinema, ten pin bowling, waterpark, arcades, kids soft play, fitness centre and bingo hall.  www  ☎
2.3 miles

  

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Did you know...

  • Poole Harbour is the largest natural harbour in Britain. It was formed at the end of the last ice age when what was a valley was filled by rising seas.
  • On 3 August 1940, the first passenger flight across the Atlantic by a British commercial airline was made from Poole Harbour by a flying boat.
  • Be Prepared... Lord Baden-Powell set up the first ever Scout camp on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: Enefco House, Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ

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Poole Harbour

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