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Local Attractions
Poole is a beautiful place, famous for:
- Poole Quay home to Poole Pottery, lively pubs, restaurants, and attractions all overlooking Europe's largest natural harbour and adjacent to the historic 'Old Town of Poole' with its treasures to discover.
- The Sandbanks Peninsula with safe, clean, and sandy beaches that have won European 'Blue Flag' awards year after year.
- The Tower Park Leisure Complex with its 10 screen multiplex cinema, bowling lanes, water flume rides, clubs and restaurants.
- The Dolphin Shoping Centre adjacent to the old town with fine shops right in the heart of Poole.
- Poole Park, Upoton Park, and Compton Acres renowned for their garden displays and scenic beauty.
- Poole is also within easy reach of Bournemouth, Swanage, The Purbecks, Weymouth and the historic Market town of Dorchester.
External Websites
Why not have a look at some of the local attractions*:
- Brownsea Island
Atmospheric island of heath and woodland with wide variety of wildlife
- Swanage Railway
The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle.
- Durlston Country Park
Durlston is a fabulous (280acre) countryside paradise at the Gateway to the World Heritage site, consisting of sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, haymeadows, hedgerows and woodland. There are fabulous views, walks, the Great Globe, the superb geology, 500+ species of plant, 250+ species of bird, 34 species of butterfly, Bird Hides and Castle and Visitor Centre.
- Christchurch Ski Centre
Everyone is welcome at Christchurch Ski Centre, from those wishing to improve their skiing skills or the outright novice looking for skiing lessons, to ordinary members of the public just wanting to soak in the scenery. Or why not try ski-bobbing or ringoing! Great fun and no experience necessary.
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
Few car museums in the world can match the unique collection of the world renowned National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
- Splash Down
Splashdown is an action water park with 12 awesome rides - we're sure you won't be disappointed
- Walks
The Isle of Purbeck holds numerous delights for the walker. The area is bounded to the north by the huge expanse of Poole Harbour which penetrates deep inland, almost to Wareham. To the south lies a spectacular coastline of international fame designated a World Heritage Site.
- Hall Woodhouse Brewery
Explore the visitor centre, see our shop, take the brewery tour.
- Water Sports
Superb sailing, windsurfing and powerboating available at the end of the caravan park.
- National Trust Houses
Elegant country mansion with important collections, set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland.
- Bowling
Located at the centre of the Tower Park Leisure complex, Bowlplex offers ample free parking and easy access from all main routes. With our excellent facilities and access we are a favourite destination with visitors to the area.
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