Poole
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Poole punches well above its weight for a town its size — anchored by one of the world's largest natural harbours, it draws water lovers, heritage hunters and serious food-seekers in equal measure. What makes it genuinely interesting is how much sits just beyond the obvious: tucked-away studios in the Old Town, paddleboard hire at dawn, seafood straight off the quay.
39 places in Poole
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Agglestone Rock
Iconic sandstone rock formation offering stunning views across Dorset's coastline.
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Anvil Point Lighthouse
19th-century lighthouse along the English Channel, featuring 2 cottages for holiday rental.
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Ashley Cross Green
3-acre public park with paved walkways, benches & a fountain, plus kids' play equipment.
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Broadstone Recreation Grounds
Broadstone Recreation Grounds offers fun for all ages and abilities.
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Canford Heath Nature Reserve
Explore Poole's hidden natural gem teeming with wildlife and walking trails.
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Constitution Hill Viewpoint
Stunning panoramic views of Poole Harbour and surrounding coastline await.
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Dancing Ledge
Seaside ledge popular for rock climbing as well as swimming, hiking & picturesque sunset views.
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Days Park
Family fun park with go-karts, rides and adventure activities for all ages
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Delph Woods
Explore serene woodland trails and diverse wildlife in Broadstone's natural gem.
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Durlston Country Park
Discover dramatic cliffs, woodland trails, and coastal views at Durlston.
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Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve
Expansive, clifftop nature reserve with a visitor centre/gallery in a renovated Victorian castle.
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Flaghead Chine
A hidden coastal gem where wooded paths meet the sparkling Dorset shoreline.
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Ham Common
A wild green escape right in the heart of Poole.
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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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Harbourside Park
Explore waterfront walks and wildlife at Poole's scenic harbourside destination.
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Lemur Landings
Kids' indoor play centre with multi-level climbing frame, featuring slides, tunnels and a ball pool.
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Monkey Beach Swanage
Fun seaside adventure park with thrilling rides and attractions for families.
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Peveril Point
Dramatic clifftop viewpoint offering stunning Jurassic Coast panoramas and coastal walks.
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Poole Museum
Museum outlining 2000 years of local history housed in a converted Victorian warehouse.
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Poole Park
Lakeside park with playgrounds, mini golf & tennis courts, plus windsurfing & kayaking lessons.
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Poole Park Railway
All aboard for family fun on Poole's beloved miniature railway!
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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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Prince Albert Gardens
Prince Albert Gardens offers beautiful seaside gardens with stunning coastal views.
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Sandbanks Beach
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel.
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Scaplen's Court & Garden
Step back in time at Poole's oldest surviving medieval courtyard house.
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Sheps Hollow Swanage
Explore stunning coastal caves and dramatic cliffs in Swanage.
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Splashdown Waterpark
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area.
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Swanage Beach
Swanage's picturesque sandy beach offers family-friendly seaside fun year-round.
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Swanage Museum
Discover Swanage's rich maritime and local history in this charming museum.
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Swanage Pier Trust
Victorian pier with a maritime museum and exhibition centre, plus a cafe and boat trips.
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The Banjo Pier
Historic Victorian pier offering seaside fun and coastal charm.
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The Blue Pool
Natural swimming hole where minerals change the colour from green to blue, with a hiking trail.
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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 Canyons
Thrilling canyon adventure park offering rappelling, climbing, and water activities.
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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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Upton Country Park, Dog Training Area
Dedicated dog training facility in beautiful Poole countryside setting.
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Upton Heath
Explore 363 acres of pristine heathland, woodland and nature trails
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Wareham Town Museum
The story of Wareham through artefacts and documents, with a special section on Lawrence of Arabia.
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Wimborne Model Town & Gardens
1/10th scale model of the town's streets, shops and gardens as they looked in the 1950s, plus cafe.
