Tracy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Monkey World - Affenrettungszentrum
LongthornsPoole quay is a fantastic place for pubs, restaurants and cafés. There are boat trips from the quay to Brownsea island, Swanage and Bournemouth to name a few. Hop on the bus from just a few yards down the road to Old Orchard for direct access to the quay.
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Poole Kai
The QuayPoole quay is a fantastic place for pubs, restaurants and cafés. There are boat trips from the quay to Brownsea island, Swanage and Bournemouth to name a few. Hop on the bus from just a few yards down the road to Old Orchard for direct access to the quay.
Durdle Door
Corfe Castle
Das Panzermuseum
Linsay RoadLulworth Cove
A great place to take your little ones. Only a 10 minute drive away.
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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham RoadA great place to take your little ones. Only a 10 minute drive away.
Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs RdKnoll Gardens
Stapehill RoadSandbanks
Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
Great Dorset Steam Fair
A354Bike night is from April to September every Tuesday and a free attraction for Bike enthusiasts, there’s live band also.
Bike Night, Poole Quayside
The QuayBike night is from April to September every Tuesday and a free attraction for Bike enthusiasts, there’s live band also.
Food scene
The Poole Arms right on the quay is a fabulous seafood restaurant that we can personally recommend.
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Poole Kai
The QuayThe Poole Arms right on the quay is a fabulous seafood restaurant that we can personally recommend.
Rope and Anchor
Sarum StreetThe Quay
21 The QuayFoundry Arms Poole
58 Lagland StLovely pub and an award winning Sunday lunch.
A lovely little place for gin lovers, just off the quay.
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Tin of Sardines Poole Quay
3 High StA lovely little place for gin lovers, just off the quay.
Swimming
Tower Park
Yarrow RoadFamily day out
Hamworthy park, literally right on our doorstep, is a 10 minute walk away, providing a large enclosed play area with large paddling Poole for younger children. Also a beach and a lovely café you could spend the whole day there. We recommend you walk as parking is limited
Hamworthy Park
Beach
Lake pier is a lovely little pebbly beach off the beaten track that tourists wouldn’t know was there. There is paid parking but it’s only a 10 minute walk away. Beautiful walks up on the heath with the blue Poole on one side and beach on the other. Perfect place for crabbing.
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Lake Pier
99 Lake DrLake pier is a lovely little pebbly beach off the beaten track that tourists wouldn’t know was there. There is paid parking but it’s only a 10 minute walk away. Beautiful walks up on the heath with the blue Poole on one side and beach on the other. Perfect place for crabbing.
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Festivals
Poole is a hub for festivals. Dates vary each year but it is worth looking out for The Chilli festivals, The seafood Festival which is free. The Thai festivals, Bournemouth and Poole. Poole Harbour festival which includes live music, original and tribute bands and DJ’s, plus food stalls. The Bournemouth Air show is a must! Also live music on the quay every weekend. Harry Paye day is great for anyone interested in the Pirate life 🏴☠️ Poole Lighthouse has many shows, plays and concerts all year round, also many childrens events.
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Poole museum
Poole museum is a on the quay and free attraction well worth visiting.
Verkehrsmittel
Free!
Fireworks 🎇 on the quay every Thursday night at 10pm