Poole tourist information

Poole, now just about joined with Bournemouth, is a working port town, with ferry services to Europe, and ship yards. The Sunseeker luxury boats are made here and can be seen in the harbour.

Poole harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world with over 100 miles of coastline.

The town of Poole was given county status by Elizabeth 1st, which it kept until the 19th century. There is an 18th century Guildhall and medieval merchants house, both museums.

Poole is centered around the harbours and it is here that it's history is shown in the buildings.

The shopping area has most major shops, and out of town there is a surprising amount of industry.

You can take ferries around Poole harbour and to the National Trust island of Brownsea, or take the small ferry from Sandbanks across to Studland Bay near Swanage.