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Dorset
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Dorset
Guides & Maps
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 Poole
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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, (for that plug TourUK staff hope to
receive a free one, or at least a day trip!).
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 its history is. 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.
Tourist Information Centre by the harbour.
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Location
Map of Poole |
What
To See -
Poole Tourist Attractions
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 Poole
Pottery Retail Outlet, Poole, producing since 1873.Map |
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Waterfront
and Scaplens Court Museum, High Street, Poole,
housed in historic buildings near Poole Quay. The Waterfront
records Poole's history, while Scaplen's Court concentrates
on domestic history,shop etc, Tel: 01202 262605 
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Compton
Acres Garden, great garden at Canford Cliffs, south
east of the town centre, re-designed
Italian Garden, views,
shop, etc, Tel: 01202 700778
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| Splashdown,
Tower Park Leisure Complex , A3049 east of Poole, water park
with lots of rides, Tel: 01202 716123
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| Brownsea
Island, take the frequent ferry from Poole harbour to
this National Trust 500 acre island in the middle of the harbour,
first Scout camp was here in 1907, good walks, woods and heathlands,
guided walks in the summer, Tel: 01202 707744
Open: Easter - end Sept Map |
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Where
To Stay in Poole
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Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
Prices from: £226 a room a LivePriceTM
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161 Banks Road Sandbanks Poole BH13 7QL MAP
The Haven is located literally on the waters edge, on the famous Sandbanks peninsula in Poole. The facilities at the 77-bedroom hotel include everything you would expect from a four-star hotel and more.
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Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
Prices from: £190 a room a LivePriceTM
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73 Haven Road Poole BH13 7LW MAP
Contemporary elegance. Stunning panoramic views across Poole Harbour. Design excellence in every detail, from the exquisite food in harbar brasserie to the individually commissioned furnishings and artwork
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Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
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62-66 Wimborne Road Poole BH15 2BY MAP
A warm and friendly welcome awaits all guests at this well established 3*** hotel. We offer good quality en suite accommodation with an added touch of a natural relaxing atmosphere.
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38 Salterns way Lilliput Poole BH14 8JR MAP
A stylish AA 3-Star Hotel with spectacular views of Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island, and the Sandbanks Peninsula. A few minutes drive from the beaches of Sandbanks and the nightlife and facilities of Poole and Bournemouth.
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15 Banks Road Sandbanks Poole BH13 7PS MAP
One of the first impressions you will have on arrival at the Sandbanks is the stunning view. The Sandbanks is one of the only hotels in the country with direct access to a blue flag beach!During your stay, dine in the Seaview restaurant - or in real style
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Walking Fields Lane Poole BH15 1RZ MAP
Welcome to our Express By Holiday Inn Poole,situated on the beautiful south coast of Dorset.We are located within easy reach of Poole Quay, Sandbanks blue flag beaches, the Lighthouse Arts Centre, Dolphin Shopping Centre, Dolphin swimming pool..
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The Quay Poole BH15 1HD MAP
Situated on Poole Quay overlooking England's largest natural harbour, this spacious modern hotel is just minutes away from historic old Poole town with its shops, museums, theatres and sports centre. Our restaurant and some bedrooms overlook..
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Lytchett Matravers Poole BH16 6BU
This delightful cottage, set in the Dorset countryside, offers comfortable well-appointed accommodation for 6 people (plus 2 if required). The cottage is one of five renovated buildings situated around a courtyard and has use of the large ... Sleeps 6
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Lytchett Matravers Poole BH16 6HL
New for letting in 2006, this delightful thatched cottage is presented to a high standard by it's thoughtful owners. Sleeps 4
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Around
The Poole Area
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resort of Bournemouth, and no trip to this area will
be complete without visiting Corfe Castle
and the famous Lulworth Cove. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Bournemouth (4.56 miles) Wimborne Minster (5.65 miles) Wareham (5.87 miles) Corfe Castle (6.44 miles) Swanage (7.82 miles) Christchurch (9.11 miles) Bere Regis (10.59 miles) Wool (10.88 miles) Blandford Forum (12.51 miles) West Lulworth (13.23 miles) Cranborne (14.07 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
01202
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Information
Centre
The
Quay
Poole
Tel: 01202
673322
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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Call
0870 4786316
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