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Sandbanks Beach
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Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel.
Best Things To Do in Poole
The best things to do in Poole, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated June 2026
Poole is one of the South Coast's most rewarding destinations, where a stunning natural harbour, sandy beaches, and a charming old town combine to offer something for every kind of visitor. This guide rounds up the very best experiences the area has to offer, handpicked by locals who know it best.
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Poole Quay Boat Haven
££
Poole Quay's bustling marina where the harbour comes alive with boats and sea air.
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Tower Park
££
Water park and swimming pool, cinema, bowling, kids soft play, bingo and a range of restaurants.
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Upton Country Park
££
Wooded parkland set out in the early 19th century with kids' play trail, tea rooms and Segway tours.
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Poole Park
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Lakeside park with playgrounds, mini golf & tennis courts, plus windsurfing & kayaking lessons.
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Hamworthy Park
££
Sand beach on the harbor offering huts, a fishing pier, water sports & a seasonal paddling pool.
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Splashdown Waterpark
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Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area.
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Poole Museum
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Museum outlining 2000 years of local history housed in a converted Victorian warehouse.
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