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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.

13 places in Poole

Ashley Cross Green

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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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Flaghead Chine

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Flaghead Chine

A hidden coastal gem where wooded paths meet the sparkling Dorset shoreline.

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Ham Common

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Ham Common

A wild green escape right in the heart of Poole.

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Hamworthy Park

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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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Poole Museum

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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

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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

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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

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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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Sandbanks Beach

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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

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Scaplen's Court & Garden

Step back in time at Poole's oldest surviving medieval courtyard house.

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Splashdown Waterpark

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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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Tower Park

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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

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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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