Welcome to Poole

With golden sands, a glorious coastline and magical island hideaways, create your own unique adventure in Poole, the jewel of the South.

From basking on the UK’s best beach – Sandbanks to learning a new watersport or discovering miles of walks and cycle ways, Poole is packed with ways to broaden your horizons and make the most of precious time out.

Adventurers of all ages can explore Poole’s stunning natural harbour, the largest in Europe, all year round.  With its eight unique islands and striking peninsula, the harbour is a haven for sailors, wildlife and watersports and is gateway to the world heritage Jurassic Coast.    

Start your adventure with the cliff top woodland walkways, pirate play areas or by climbing giant woodland insects dotted along Poole’s three miles of award winning golden sands.  Family friendly Blue Flag beaches offer the perfect place for seashore detectives to play, explore and sharpen their sandcastle skills whilst for the more adventurous, Poole Harbour’s safe, shallow waters are ideal for trying one of over 25 water based activities.  Qualified instructors are on hand to provide everything from taster sessions for beginners, to opportunities for pros to fine tune their skills in everything from sailing and windsurfing to kayaks and stand up paddleboards.