What's On in Poole. Things to Do

A Fabulous Location on the South Coast. Poole enjoys a privileged position on the South Coast of England at the start of the Jurassic Coast, and to the west of the New Forest. There are lots of places of interest to visit, and no shortage of sightseeing and photo opportunities. With miles of sandy beaches, spectacular scenery, wildlife and bird sanctuaries, historic connections, and a thriving nightlife there is something for everyone holidaymakers and tourists alike.

Brownsea Island Wildlife / Red Squirrels Breathtaking views / Dorset Wildlife Trust reserve. Open daily from 10.00am more

Local Boat Trips
Brownsea Island Ferries more
Greenslade Pleasure Boats more
Dorset Cruise Company more
Blue Line Cruises more

Beaches
The award-winning beaches of Sandbanks and Bournemouth are minutes away from the Hotel.

Corfe Castle
One-thousand year old castle, survivor of the English Civil War, set in an extensive country estate on the Isle of Purbeck more

Watersports
Jetski Safaris - Jetski in Poole more
Poole Sailing - Yacht Sailing more
Poole Harbour Watersports more
Adrenalin Days - Powerboat Hire 07881 586575
FCWatersports - Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, etc more
Poole Sea Angling Centre more
Superhawk Marine -Powerboat Charter more Absolute Aqua - Jetskiing & Powerboat Tuition more
Purple Pelican - Self-drive Hire 17ft Boats more
Gravity Wakeboarding - Wakeboard & Water Ski more
Spinnaker Yachts - Yacht Charter more
Surface2Air Sports - Kitesurfing school more

Golf Clubs Parkstone Golf Club 01202 707138 Canford Magna 01202 592505 Broadstone Golf Club 01202 692595 Dorset Golf & Country Club 01929 472244
Bowling Greens Dolphin Indoor Bowls 01202 675551 Branksome Park 01202 761196 Poole Park 01202 739073 Alexandra Park 01202 738949
Tennis Courts Poole Park 01202 739400 Leicester Road, Branksome 01202 751944

Tower Park
The South Coast's largest entertainment centre. Yarrow Road, Poole. BH12 4NY 01202 723671
Bowlplex Ten Pin Bowling more
Empire Cinema more
Gala Bingo more
Reel Time - Gaming & Amusements 01202 716604
Splashdown - Water Rides more

Poole Stadium
Wimborne Road, Poole. Tel: 01202 677449 Poole Greyhounds more
Poole Pirates Speedway more

Monkey World
Ape rescue centre, with over 160 primates rescued from all over the world. The centre is dedicated to educating its visitors about animal conservation and ape rescue more

Compton Acres
Privately Owned Gardens. Ten acres of beautiful themed gardens. Shop for gifts and plants. Open 363 days per year. Canford Cliffs Road, minutes from the
Hotel 01202 700778

Lighthouse. Poole's Centre for
the Arts. The largest arts centre outside of London with a theatre, concert hall, cinema, and cafe. Kingland Road, Poole. BH15 1UG. T: 08700 668701 more

Farmer Palmer's
Farm Park attraction for children 0-8 yrs. Just 4 miles from Poole off the A35 more

Dolphin Shopping Centre
116 stores, over 1400 parking spaces, based in Poole Town centre approx 1.5 miles from the Hotel more

Places of Interest on the Jurassic Coast

Poole Harbour
One of the largest natural harbours in the world, the mudflats and saltmarshes provide a haven for wildlife and birds more

Ferries to Cherbourg, Jersey, Guernsey and St Malo
Condor Ferries more
Brittany Ferries more

Bournemouth Flying Club
Experience flying a light aircraft and enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery more

Nightlife
Both Poole and Bournemouth have a variety of Bars Clubs and nightlife. There is no shortage of entertainment in the area, from Poole Quay and the free firework displays during the summer, to Bournemouth International Centre (the BIC) with pop concerts and shows throughout the year more

Dolphin Swimming Pool
Kingland Road, Poole. BH15 1TN Tel: 01202 677217