Margaret's Guidebook
Food scene
Historic harbour with a large variety of restaurants and old fashioned pubs. During the summer there is always something going on e.g. Biker nights every Tuesday, fireworks every Thursday and classic cars every Friday.
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Cais de Poole
The QuayHistoric harbour with a large variety of restaurants and old fashioned pubs. During the summer there is always something going on e.g. Biker nights every Tuesday, fireworks every Thursday and classic cars every Friday.
Oldest pub pub n the Quay. Best pub for fish and seafood dishes. They don’t serve chips.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Poole Arms
19 The QuayOldest pub pub n the Quay. Best pub for fish and seafood dishes. They don’t serve chips.
Endless chips,If you get a table upstairs in the restaurant. Lovely view over harbour.
Harlees Fish & Chips
The QuayEndless chips,If you get a table upstairs in the restaurant. Lovely view over harbour.
Wonderful food. Not the cheapest but service and atmosphere is top not!
46 moradores locais recomendam
Guildhall Tavern
15 Market StWonderful food. Not the cheapest but service and atmosphere is top not!
A local area a buzz with a variety of bars and restaurants.
40 moradores locais recomendam
Ashley Cross Green
A local area a buzz with a variety of bars and restaurants.
Little Red Roaster
18 Station RdBest coffee in town!
My favorite brunch place is The Dancing Moose Ashley Cross
Great menu and value for money!
Dancing Moose Ashley Cross
28-30 Station RdBeautiful scenery
The site spans 185 million years of geological history, coastal erosion having exposed an almost continuous sequence of rock formation covering the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Jurassic Coast
World heritage site.
Sightseeing
Unique National Trust island in Europe’s largest Natural harbour. It’s where the first scout camp took place and is inhabited by Red Squirrels.
Brownsea Island
Unique National Trust island in Europe’s largest Natural harbour. It’s where the first scout camp took place and is inhabited by Red Squirrels.
A beautiful park with a large lake where swans nest and paddle boats can be hired. There are enclosed children’s play areas and a couple of cafes. Tennis courts and crazy golf are also there.
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Poole Park
Poole ParkA beautiful park with a large lake where swans nest and paddle boats can be hired. There are enclosed children’s play areas and a couple of cafes. Tennis courts and crazy golf are also there.
One of the best beaches in the UK with the 2nd most expensive properties in the world.
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Praia de Sandbanks
Banks RoadOne of the best beaches in the UK with the 2nd most expensive properties in the world.
Lovely to walk around the waters edge with great views of Brownsea and Poole Harbour.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Whitecliff Harbourside
6 Whitecliff RdLovely to walk around the waters edge with great views of Brownsea and Poole Harbour.
From Poole to Hengistbury Head there lies the most beautiful beaches in the UK. A busy resort with lots of night life.
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Bournemouth
From Poole to Hengistbury Head there lies the most beautiful beaches in the UK. A busy resort with lots of night life.
Worth a visit to walk to the most expensive beach huts in the UK. There is a land train that can take you to the beach if you don’t/can’t walk. Beautiful views across the river to Christchurch Priory. The Isle if Wight can be seen very clearly from here.
264 moradores locais recomendam
Cabeça de Hengistbury
Worth a visit to walk to the most expensive beach huts in the UK. There is a land train that can take you to the beach if you don’t/can’t walk. Beautiful views across the river to Christchurch Priory. The Isle if Wight can be seen very clearly from here.
Interesting small town on a river full of swans. The Minster has a lot of history.
198 moradores locais recomendam
Christchurch
Interesting small town on a river full of swans. The Minster has a lot of history.
For some beauty, peace and quiet, this is worth a visit.
67 moradores locais recomendam
A Piscina Azul
Furzebrook RoadFor some beauty, peace and quiet, this is worth a visit.
Quintessential English village with a lot of history.
425 moradores locais recomendam
Castelo de Corfe
Quintessential English village with a lot of history.
World famous TV programme of this interesting monkey rescue Centre. A fun filled day particularly interesting for children.
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Monkey World - Centro de Resgate de Macacos
LongthornsWorld famous TV programme of this interesting monkey rescue Centre. A fun filled day particularly interesting for children.
For anyone interested in war history and army equipment. There is an annual Tank Festival which attracts thousands of people.
247 moradores locais recomendam
Museu do Tanque
Linsay RoadFor anyone interested in war history and army equipment. There is an annual Tank Festival which attracts thousands of people.
A worthwhile visit by boat from Poole where you can take a ride on a steam train.
153 moradores locais recomendam
Swanage
A worthwhile visit by boat from Poole where you can take a ride on a steam train.
For those interested in history, this is a place taken over for training troops for WW11. The memories of the inhabitants are there for all to see.
67 moradores locais recomendam
Vila de Tyneham
For those interested in history, this is a place taken over for training troops for WW11. The memories of the inhabitants are there for all to see.
Very scenic inlet along the Jurassic coast. The drive takes you through thatched cottages and Lulworth Castle.
383 moradores locais recomendam
Enseada de Lulworth
Very scenic inlet along the Jurassic coast. The drive takes you through thatched cottages and Lulworth Castle.
Famous rock formation along the Jurassic coast. Good walk from car park to beach but worth it if you are mobile.
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Durdle Door
Famous rock formation along the Jurassic coast. Good walk from car park to beach but worth it if you are mobile.
Largest steam fair in Europe with over 100 bands, heavy horses and car races.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Great Dorset Steam Fair
A354Largest steam fair in Europe with over 100 bands, heavy horses and car races.
Historic city with a church that has the tallest spire in Britain and houses a copy of the Magna Carta. Approximately 1-2 hrs drive from Poole.
246 moradores locais recomendam
Salisbury
Historic city with a church that has the tallest spire in Britain and houses a copy of the Magna Carta. Approximately 1-2 hrs drive from Poole.