Guidebook for Poole
Sightseeing
Enjoy ambling through the narrow streets of the old town, and wandering along the quay with it's many historic pubs along the way.
Poole Old Town and Poole Quay station
Strand StEnjoy ambling through the narrow streets of the old town, and wandering along the quay with it's many historic pubs along the way.
Just a 30 minute drive away from Poole is the picturesque Jurassic coast, with must visit sites including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Kimmeridge Bay.
194 locals recommend
Jurassic Coast
Just a 30 minute drive away from Poole is the picturesque Jurassic coast, with must visit sites including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Kimmeridge Bay.
Take the daily Ferry from Poole Quay, enjoy the sites along the way including of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island. Spend the day enjoying Swanage and chips on the beach.
70 locals recommend
Swanage Beachfront
Shore RoadTake the daily Ferry from Poole Quay, enjoy the sites along the way including of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island. Spend the day enjoying Swanage and chips on the beach.
Just 20 minutes walk away, a small beach with Childrens Playback imediately beside it.
Hamworthy beach
Unnamed RoadJust 20 minutes walk away, a small beach with Childrens Playback imediately beside it.
Poole is the Headquarters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, which is based on West Quay Road. Visitor tours are run twice a day, where you can learn about how the Lifeboats are built and how the crew are trained.
8 locals recommend
RNLI College
West Quay RoadPoole is the Headquarters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, which is based on West Quay Road. Visitor tours are run twice a day, where you can learn about how the Lifeboats are built and how the crew are trained.
A great day out with the kids, an indoor climbing wall with varying levels of difficulty. Currently need to book in advance and wear a face covering due to Covid 19
8 locals recommend
The Project Climbing Centre
A great day out with the kids, an indoor climbing wall with varying levels of difficulty. Currently need to book in advance and wear a face covering due to Covid 19
A fun filled day for kids and adults alike. A large water park with a collection of different waterslides.
63 locals recommend
Splashdown
Tower ParkA fun filled day for kids and adults alike. A large water park with a collection of different waterslides.
Food scene
Guildhall Tavern
15 Market StA local favourite serving very high quality food.
Poole Arms
19 The QuayOne of the oldest pubs on the quay, serving great food as well.
Oriel on the Quay
The QuayA great cafe/restaurant food option, situated directly on the quay.
Da Vinci
7 The QuayDa Vinci's is situated on the quay, in the heart of the old town.