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Poole Museum

Situated in the Old Town, just off Poole Quay, the Museum tells the story of the historic maritime town. From a 295 BC log boat discovered in Poole Harbour to the recognition of the town’s importance in the 1248 Longspee Charter and the trading history of 17^th and 18^th Century merchants, exhibitions chart Poole’s development from pre history to the 21^st Century. For more in depth research Poole History Centre, based in a medieval wool warehouse at the back of the museum, is home to an extensive library of original, digital and micro film resources for anyone wishing to research local or family history.

The Museum is also home to over 150 pieces of world famous Poole Pottery and a potter’s wheel – a must for collectors and fans.

Discover more with a full programme of family friendly events and activities including trails, dressing up and the chance to learn about Roman armour, there’s plenty of hands on fun.

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Poole Museum hosts a varied programme of changing exhibitions on floors one and two ranging from local interest to world class exhibitions.

Scaplen’s Court

Dating back to the 1300s, this Grade I listed building features a working kitchen, school room and children’s toys through the ages, plus a beautiful courtyard garden. Available for wedding and event hire, the building runs unique hands-on school learning experiences. Open to the public daily in August, the venue hosts regular events, talks and tours or visit the Courtyard Garden, daily May to September.

The Lighthouse

Poole’s centre for the arts has a variety of unusual and eclectic space spaces for a changing programme of visual arts exhibitions.

The Gallery Upstairs

Based above the Tea Rooms in the beautiful surroundings of Upton Country Park, the gallery shows work by local professional and non-professional artists including art societies, local education classes and community groups.

Our neighbours in Bournemouth showcase a unique historical and cultural offering and at its heart is the inimitable Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. Perched on the clifftop, this Italian style villa was the home of two Victorian collectors and travel enthusiasts, Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes. They filled the exotic seaside villa with beautiful objects from their travels across the world, and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of British art.

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Highcliffe Castle

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Highcliffe Castle is situated right on the beautiful beach and only short walk away from the sea.

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The Blue Pool and Wareham Bears

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The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks & explosive live displays.

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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

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The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum houses important collections of paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, world-wide collections and contemporary craft commissions.

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Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts

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Experience, explore, discover and join in with the arts at Lighthouse, the largest regional arts centre in the UK
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…
RNLI College

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Experience the home of RNLI training including visiting our world-class Sea Survival Centre, which hosts the wave tank and Lifeboat simulator.

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- A brand new immersive museum housing the finest single collection of Kimmeridgian fossils all found by one man.

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Beaulieu National Motor Museum

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In the heart of the New Forest National Park, Beaulieu is a marvellous day out that can be enjoyed together.

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Upton Country Park

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Whatever the season, there's something for everyone - enjoy the wildlife along the shoreline, try the Woodland Play Trail, visit an exhibition at The Gallery, try one of the many events – or simply find a quiet spot to admire the grounds and…
Salisbury Cathedral & Magna Carta

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See Britain’s tallest spire & best preserved original 1215 Magna Carta as well as the world’s oldest working clock, largest cloisters & close - all set within the historic city of Salisbury.

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Poole Museum & Scaplen's Court

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Bournemouth International Centre

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Sea Music Sculpture

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Sea Music. located on Poole Quay is the only British public site specific sculpture made by Sir Anthony Caro.
Lord Baden-Powell Sculpture

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A life size bronze sculpture of Lord Baden-Powell takes pride of place on Poole Quay to celebrate Poole's scouting connections.
The Regent Centre

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A well established Art Deco arts centre, dating back to 1931.

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