This trail takes you through Poole Town, telling the story of Poole through the ages, from its maritime roots to the booming of industry. Discover its legacy of thriving merchants, bustling markets, and overseas trade.

This trail has on-the-street signage in six locations around the town that we recommend using as you explore. This digital trail has some extra information and extra historical resources, such as audio and video, to help bring Poole’s history to life. Please note that because of this extra information, the digital version of this trail has been split up into more sections.

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Locations

1: Old Town

2: Guildhall

3: Old Orchard

4: Old Streets

5: Skinner street

6: Factories and Foundries

7: High Street

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Route description and access information

This trail is flat with hard surfaces (pavement) between all sites.

Facilities and rest opportunities

This trail is in close proximity to Poole Museum (temporarily closed), which has a café, rest rooms, and seating. There are also public toilets on the Quay (west). The trail is in short walking distance from the High Steet and the Quay, both of which have many benches and eateries.

Dogs

Poole Town Trail is dog-friendly in an urban landscape. We advise that dogs are best kept on leads.

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