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Attractions in and around Poole

What's Open

Many of our favourite attractions are now open for business again, with new social distancing and hygiene measures in place to make sure your visits are safe and welcoming.

Our websites will be updated as and when we receive news on what is open. For a regularly updated list of all our partners who are open head to our What's Open Page.

As there are likely to be changes along the way, you should always check with the individual businesses to see how they are operating and to see how their new processes may affect your visit. It’s best to Know Before You Go.

We know so many of you are looking forward to sharing wonderful experiences on the Coast with the Most. It’s been a while since we’ve seen your happy smiling faces at our favourite spots. Now, thanks to the hard work of tourism businesses we’ll be able to do so while feeling safe, secure and welcome.

Please see the latest closure details on the BCP website and for more information visit our advice page.

Capp Assist

CAPP Assist is a free app that allows you to check the capacity of venues before you go. Using live venue data, the app is designed to help users shop, work, dine-out and visit care homes safely.

You can also check in and out via the QR code function, avoiding having to provide your details manually each time you visit.

Download for Apple and Android today, or register your business and help consumers feel safe visiting venues again.

Plan ahead, Know Before You Go and visit Poole with confidence.

Support Local Business

If you're favourite attraction remains closed for now, you can always support them online. Many of our partners are offering digital experiences so that you can enjoy Poole at home or plan to #comebacklater when they are able to open. In these difficult times, let’s support our local businesses like they support us all year round.

We're Good To Go

You can also keep an eye out for the Visit England 'Were Good to Go' mark. This is an accredited industry standard mark for all businesses who are COVID-19 secure. Businesses will be displaying this to show that they have followed government procedures in their preparations to welcome us back.

Plan ahead, Know Before You Go and visit Bournemouth with confidence.

Poole’s harbour, quay and beaches provide unique opportunities for exploring the great outdoors. Home to Sunseeker, the RNLI and Brownsea Island, the area is packed with fantastic attractions to explore whatever the weather.

Family Fun

For wave jumping, farm fun, soft play or island hopping, Poole is a great base for family adventures and experiences. Experience thrilling rides,

Beaches

Find your perfect spot on one of the five world class Blue Flag beaches that stretch along Poole Bay, including world renowned Sandbanks, with iconic views towards Old Harry Rocks and the beautiful Purbeck Hills.

Poole Quay

With stunning views across the harbour to Brownsea Island, relax and refresh at one of the bars and restaurants, pick up a gift, check out a visiting tall ship or take a harbour cruise from Poole’s bustling working quayside. Get a bird’s eye view from the Sea Music Sculpture, by Sir Anthony Caro, his only site specific publically owned sculpture in the UK

Poole Harbour

Busy with fishing boats, yachts and luxury motor cruisers, each year the largest natural harbour in Europe is home to a host of international sailing competitions. Internationally recognised and protected the harbour is teeming with wildlife so bring your binoculars!

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Branksome Dene Room

Poole

Nestled on Poole’s picturesque, gloriously photogenic coastline, sits one of the most unique function spaces in the United Kingdom.
Swanage Railway

Swanage

COVID-19 VISITENGLAND WE’RE GOOD TO GO ACCREDITED BUSINESS
- A unique chance to experience one of the best steam rides ever!

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Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium

Bournemouth

The award-winning Oceanarium is the perfect all weather attraction.

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Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

Romsey

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Paultons Family Theme Park has over 70 wonderful rides and attractions. Paultons is of course home to the world’s first & UK exclusive Peppa Pig World!

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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

Wareham

Enjoy a fun-filled, fascinating day out for all ages at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre! As seen on TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ & ‘Monkey Business’ a sanctuary for primates from all over the world.
The Etches Collection - Museum of Jurassic Marine Life

Wareham

COVID-19 VISITENGLAND WE’RE GOOD TO GO ACCREDITED BUSINESS
- A brand new immersive museum housing the finest single collection of Kimmeridgian fossils all found by one man.

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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Poole

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Farmer Palmer’s is the fabulous Farm Park where young adventurers can frankly ‘let their hair down’ without older children around to stifle their enjoyment!

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Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts

Poole

Experience, explore, discover and join in with the arts at Lighthouse, the largest regional arts centre in the UK
Hamworthy Park & Beach

Poole

Hamworthy Park beach offers an oasis of peace and tranquility from the busy town centre.
Land Train

Bournemouth

There is no better way to travel along the seafront at Bournemouth than on the Land Train!
Splashdown Poole

Poole

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Splashdown Poole is the South’s favourite all-action waterpark! Whatever the weather, there is always fun to be had for all the family.
Keyneston Mill

Blandford Forum

The creative and experimental home of Parterre Fragrances, Keyneston Mill is a private botanic garden dedicated solely to aromatic and scented plants and is open year-round.

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Shore Road Beach

Poole

#RespectProtectEnjoy.
Lemur Landings

Poole

Multi award-winning children’s entertainment centre, Lemur Landings is one of the biggest and best play centres in Dorset.
Corfe Castle Model Village and Gardens

Corfe Castle

Be a Time Travelling Giant!
1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and the village as it was in 1646.

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Twin Sails Lifting Bridge

Poole

Poole's landmark structure and the first bridge of its type to be built in the world.
Poole Stadium Greyhound Racing

Poole

Poole Announces Permanent Closure of Greyhound Racing
Adventure Wonderland

Christchurch

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Dorset’s multi award-winning family theme park, Adventure Wonderland, with its great range of rides and attractions is the perfect spot for an unforgettable day out.

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909 reviews

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