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Poole is packed with boredom busting, memory making activities for the whole family.

Discover cliff top woodland walkways, pirate play areas or climb giant woodland insects on the cliff tops along Poole’s three miles of award winning golden sands. Blue Flag beaches offer the perfect place for wave jumping, shell finding and castle creation whilst for the more adventurous, Poole Harbour’s safe, shallow waters are ideal for trying a new activity on the water.

Poole Quay is ideal for a quayside quest. Catch the relatives of Jurassic predators with a traditional crabbing net and explore the town’s rich pirate history on the Cockle Trail or Treasure Hunt available from the Tourist Information Centre based in Poole Museum. See local history brought to life with tactile trails, arts, crafts and hands on activities at Poole Museum and medieval Scaplen’s Court.

From Poole Quay, voyage across the sea to Brownsea, the National Trust’s island of adventure to build dens, unearth mini beasts, spot squirrels and sika deer or try the play trail. For high tech adventure learn more about the RNLI with an interactive tour including the lifeboat simulator at their College Headquarters.

With 43 to choose from, Poole’s parks offer a picnic paradise for every day of the summer holiday. Best known are the woodland walks, play trails, water jets and gorgeous walled garden at Upton Country Park or distinctive Japanese, Italian or heather gardens at the privately owned Compton Acres. Poole Park has something for everyone, with play areas and cricket pitch or try tree climbing, pitch and putt, watersports taster sessions with Rockley Park or ride the famous miniature railway.

Tower Park is the one stop shop for family fun and entertainment, where the cinema, bowling, waterpark, soft play and many restaurants provide everything for a fantastic day out for everyone.

Throughout the summer evenings Poole Quay plays host to a host of fantastic family events ranging from the magical motorbikes of Tuesday night’s Poole Dream Machines to six weeks of Thursday night fireworks on the Quay with live music, street entertainers during the summer holidays.

So come along and make a splash in Poole!

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Great Dorset Steam Fair

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If you are looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you’ll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair!
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Dorset Waterpark is a wet and wild Woodland Waterpark set in the stunning surrounding of the Purbeck countryside.

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Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium

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

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Condor Ferries

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If you're looking for a day out with a difference that's really great value, join us on one of our high speed journeys to Guernsey.
Frieda's Teabus

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Looking for a memorable experience? Frieda’s Teabus will not disappoint!

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A unique chance to experience one of the best steam rides ever!

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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

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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.
City Sightseeing Bournemouth

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Join the City Sightseeing Tour for a delightful circular coastal route between Bournemouth and Poole Quay, taking in breathtaking views of Sandbanks and Poole Quay. A fantastic way for visitors to get their bearings, experience our beautiful,…

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Discover Dorset Tours

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Take a Discover Dorset tour with a professional guide and enjoy views you would never see from the driving seat .

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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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Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf

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Causing havoc across the town, a motley crew must be stopped but the King’s Men are too few and the rest of the town are too scared to intervene.
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

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Executed for arson. Transported for asking for fair pay. Given six months hard labour for stealing clothes. 200 years of justice, injustice, crime and punishment are brought to life at Dorchester’s Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.
Sea Fishing Poole

Poole

Sea Fishing Poole, book a fishing trip, buy your equipment or charter a boat - have a day's adventure.
Pier Amusements

Bournemouth

A wide range of entertainment machines and all of the most up-to-date videos and prizes.
Adventure Wonderland

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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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The Teddy Bear Museum

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Visit the magical world devoted to the teddy bear from its 19th century origins to current world famous bears.
The Watersports Academy

Poole

Ideally located on the world-famous Sandbanks Peninsula, The Watersports Academy is the South Coast’s leading water sports activity centre.
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

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