Attractions in Poole Dorset

local transport links

Route One Bus passes in front of Sandbanks View every 15 minutes.

It connects with the Bus & Railway Station

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Pooles' Glorous Beaches

Britain's best beaches

Three miles of golden sands, clean clear waters and contemporary waterside bars and restaurants.

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compton acres

Compton Acres is one of the finest privately owned gardens in Southern England. Enjoy fantastic gardens, café tea rooms, plant centre, gift shop and much more.

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poole quay

Poole quay has a long history dating back to Roman times, from the 16th to the 19th century many fishing vessels sailed from Poole to fish off Newfoundland for cod.

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splashdown waterpark

One of the South’s largest leisure complexes, Splashdown is home to 13 thrilling indoor and outdoor* flumes and under 5’s splash zone and toddler 3D effect reef.

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monkey world

The 65-acre park is home to the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ and ‘Monkey Business’, and has been providing sanctuary for rescued and endangered primates from around the world since 1987!

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swanage railway

This award-winning standard gauge preserved steam railway is located in Swanage and runs for 6 miles past Corfe Castle.

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poole town centre

The town centre is situated in the heart of Poole and stretches from the waters edge at Poole Quay up to the Dolphin Shopping Centre.

It was one of the South Coasts most important medieval ports.

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sandbanks beach

Poole's premier Blue Flag Beach is one of the best beaches on the South Coast.

With over five kilometres of golden sand along the Sandbanks peninsula in Poole Bay it is rated among the top five beaches in the country.

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corfe castle

This iconic castle is a favourite for adults and children alike; be captivated by the romantic castle ruins with breathtaking views across Purbeck.

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