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  1. Poole Tourism

    Discover Poole, a maritime town with golden sands, ancient history and Jurassic Coast views. Find out what's on, where to stay, what to do and more on the official Poole Tourism website.

  2. Things to Do in Poole

    Things To Do in Poole. From basking on the famous Sandbanks Beach to learning a new watersport or discovering miles of walks and cycle ways, Poole is packed with ways to broaden your horizons and make the most of precious time out.. For year-round adventure, explore Poole's stunning natural harbour, the largest in Europe. With its eight unique islands and striking peninsula, this gateway to ...

  3. Visit Poole

    Poole is a bustling town in Dorset with Europe's largest natural harbour, award winning blue flag beaches and a historic old town. Explore Poole's attractions, activities, events, shopping, dining and accommodation options on the official Visit Poole website.

  4. Attractions in Poole

    Discover the best things to do in Poole, from beaches and harbour to museums and parks. Find family fun, history and culture, group friendly activities, and more in this beautiful coastal town.

  5. 22 of the Best Things to do in Poole

    Discover the best attractions and activities in Poole, a historic town with the largest natural harbour in the world. Explore the islands, beaches, parks, museums, and more in this comprehensive guide by a local expert.

  6. THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Poole (2024)

    Brownsea Island Ferries. Island getaway teeming with wildlife, scenic boat rides, and nature trails. Highlights include red squirrel encounters and a natural play area for children. 10. Poole Park. Great playground, miniature train to ride, crazy golf, small boat hire and nice cafe with beautiful views over the wa...

  7. Explore

    Embark on a captivating journey through Poole Town Centre, where history intertwines with modern charm. Wander Poole's streets, adorned with picturesque Georgian and Victorian architecture, a testament to the town's maritime legacy. The historic Quay invites you to experience a lively waterfront, with boats sailing by and an array of seafood restaurants. Venture into the cobbled streets of the ...

  8. Poole

    Take in the sights of Poole's beautiful old town, just a couple of minutes walk from the quay. It was part of the medieval town and some buildings still survive. A host of guided walks and trails bring the town's rich pirate and merchant history to life. Visit Poole Tourism to start your adventure, or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

  9. THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Poole (UPDATED 2024)

    2023. 1. Brownsea Island. 2,555. Islands. Owned by the National Trust, Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving natural habitats - including woodland, heathland and a lagoon - create a unique haven for wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a wide variety of ...

  10. Poole, England: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024)

    By JonH2602. 23,183. Poole, United Kingdom. Visitors flock to Poole for its sandy beaches—like the prestigious Sandbanks—and for boat trips in one of Europe's largest natural harbors. A buzzing quayside, trendy restaurants, and sundowner bars make Poole one of southern England's most popular seaside spots. Read more.

  11. Poole Quay Guide

    Poole's official tourism website can be found at www.pooletourism.com Here you'll find a list of upcoming events as well as information about visitor attractions, places to stay and places to eat out. Their website also has an excellent pdf map of Poole Town Centre Poole_Town_Map.pdf (external link).

  12. Things To See and Do in Poole

    Discover the attractions and activities of Poole, the second largest natural harbour in the world. Enjoy the golden sandy beaches, the historic Old Town, the water sports, the wildlife and more.

  13. 13 Great Things To Do In Poole & Bournemouth

    One of the top things to do in Poole, Upton has won many awards, including Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award 2020, Green Flag Award from Green Flag Heritage, Dorset Tourism Awards 2020 and South West England Tourism Excellence Awards 2020/2021 Commended. Full Profile 01202 127770 [email protected] uptoncountrypark.com

  14. Poole, England: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024)

    Visitors flock to Poole for its sandy beaches—like the prestigious Sandbanks—and for boat trips in one of Europe's largest natural harbours. A buzzing quayside, trendy restaurants, and sundowner bars make Poole one of southern England's most popular seaside spots. Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.

  15. Explore Poole

    The central location makes Poole a great base to explore the whole of Dorset by bike, train, car, or sea. Take day trips by boat from Poole Quay to Swanage and Wareham, or travel a little further to Lulworth Cove. For cyclists, try the Tour de Manche, a 1,200-kilometre circular route that crosses the Channel and can be cycled in stages from ...

  16. 15 Best Things to Do in Poole (Dorset, England)

    One of the Southwest of England's top visitor attractions, Poole Museum is in a Victorian quayside warehouse with a modern glass atrium from 2007. Over four floors, the galleries have a chronology of Poole from prehistory to the 21st century. On the ground floor, the show-stopper is the Poole Logboat, a preserved Iron Age vessel carved from a ...

  17. Poole Harbour Visitor Guide

    Poole has an excellent tourist information office located within the Poole Museum (free to enter) on Poole Quay. Their official website can be found at https://www.pooletourism.com and is a great resource to help plan you visit to Poole and surrounding area. The map above shows Poole Harbour and surrounding areas of interest.

  18. Poole Old Town

    Poole Old Town is a great place to escape the crowds on the quay. The narrow backstreets offer a degree of tranquility with plenty of interesting buildings and quiet sunny spots to sit. You'll discover many Georgian mansions including the lovely Hotel du Vin, Poole House and West End House along Thames Street ()The Hotel du Vin (originally built in 1776) is a great example of Georgian ...

  19. Poole

    Poole is a tourist resort, attracting visitors with its large natural harbour, history, the Lighthouse arts centre and Blue Flag beaches. The town has a commercial port with cross-Channel freight and passenger ferry services, which connect with the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, as well as the French port town of Saint-Malo, Brittany.

  20. 10 Best Things to Do in Poole, Dorset

    Poole is a quaint coastal town on the southern coast of England that has a rich history and many outdoor attractions to enjoy. Famous for its impressively large harbour, Poole has served as an important trading seaport throughout the years and was also a major departing point for the Normandy landings. Today, the town is quietly pleasant during the winter months...

  21. Day 2

    Poole Tourism. Results 2023. 2022. 2021. 2019. Daily Reports 2023 2022 2021 2019 2024 Gallery Contact Open Menu Close Menu. Open Menu Close Menu. Home Competitor Info ... After the first day of Poole Week was blown off by winds gusting to well over 30 knots, Monday produced the sort of conditions that showed Poole Harbour at its best: 16-20 ...

  22. The £2.40 tourist tax plot tearing apart a British seaside town

    It's the threat which looms over the future of the Dorset town, and its neighbours Christchurch and Poole, where a council-backed scheme to charge an additional £2.40 a night to visitors is on ...

  23. Pretty UK seaside town at war over a tourist tax costing families £34 a

    Bournemouth in Dorset was set to became the first seaside town in the UK to start charging a tourist tax that would cost families staying there an extra £34 a week.. But its hoteliers are fuming ...

  24. What's On in Poole

    Your holiday or break in Poole is so much more than just a visit to the beach! Poole Christmas Maritime Light Trail. Enter a world of Christmas in Poole this year, with this FREE Christmas attraction! Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts. Experience, explore, discover and join in with the arts at Lighthouse, the largest regional arts ...

  25. Kevin Kam Fung So

    In 2022, his 2014 Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research article was named the no. 1 most highly cited among 748 articles published in the journal in the past decade. In 2019, Dr. So was named a Breakthrough Star of the University of South Carolina. ... The Richard W. Poole Research Excellence Award, Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State ...

  26. Poole Tourist Information Centre

    The information stand is only accessible during normal Poole Library opening hours. Information Centre Opening Times. Hennings, The Quay, Poole, BH15 1GZ. Daily, 10am - 5pm (Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day) T: 01202 128 888. E: [email protected]. Facebook: @ lovepooleuk.

  27. How a gay beach oasis flourished in Michigan's Bible Belt

    The parties raged on for decades, with Gammons telling The Chicago Tribune in 1995 that gay tourism was bringing "an estimated $6 million annually to the area."

  28. Poole Quay

    Along the Quay enjoy a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and attractions or pop around the corner for Poole Tourist Information Centre at Poole Museum. Here you can pick up a cockle trail leaflet and explore Poole's historic Old Town. During August you can visit Scaplens Court (next to Poole Museum) a Grade I listed medieval building dating ...