Guidebook for Poole

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Guidebook for Poole

Entertainment & Activities

Waterpark with flumes, slides & rides
63 locals recommend
Splashdown
Tower Park
63 locals recommend
Waterpark with flumes, slides & rides

Sightseeing

Poole Harbour is a large natural harbour in Dorset, southern England, with the town of Poole on its shores. The harbour is a drowned valley formed at the end of the last ice age and is the estuary of several rivers, the largest being the Frome
69 locals recommend
Poole Harbour
69 locals recommend
Poole Harbour is a large natural harbour in Dorset, southern England, with the town of Poole on its shores. The harbour is a drowned valley formed at the end of the last ice age and is the estuary of several rivers, the largest being the Frome
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks.
152 locals recommend
Old Harry Rocks
152 locals recommend
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks.

Parks & Nature

Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot.
204 locals recommend
Brownsea Island
204 locals recommend
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot.
Spacious, family-friendly beach with water sports & play areas, plus mini-golf & a cafe.
121 locals recommend
Sandbanks Beach
Banks Road
121 locals recommend
Spacious, family-friendly beach with water sports & play areas, plus mini-golf & a cafe.
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts.
Compton Acres station
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts.

Arts & Culture

Museum outlining 2000 years of local history housed in a converted Victorian warehouse.
10 locals recommend
Poole Museum station
10 locals recommend
Museum outlining 2000 years of local history housed in a converted Victorian warehouse.

Food Scene

The oldest Italian restaurant in Poole Dorset, serving great food since 1978.
La Lupa
The Quay
The oldest Italian restaurant in Poole Dorset, serving great food since 1978.
With views across Poole Harbour, this restaurant in Sandbanks is the perfect spot for a relaxed seafood meal, family get-together or equally a romantic meal for two.
120 locals recommend
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks Rd
120 locals recommend
With views across Poole Harbour, this restaurant in Sandbanks is the perfect spot for a relaxed seafood meal, family get-together or equally a romantic meal for two.

Drinks & Nightlife

11 locals recommend
The Baker's Arms
Dorchester Road
11 locals recommend