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Under these unprecedented circumstances, please adhere to current government guidelines.

Stay safe, support your local businesses and we’ll see you soon.

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 come back later when they are able to open. In these difficult times, let’s support our local businesses like they support us all year round.

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!

History & Culture

Delve into Poole’s rich history of sea captains, pirates & trade through its Georgian Old Town. Take a self guided trail, unravel Poole’s past and meet a ghost or two along the way.

Museums & Galleries

See history and exciting exhibitions brought to life, try a tactile trail and learn about Poole’s trading history and links with Poole Pottery at Poole Museum and Poole’s oldest building Scaplen’s Court.

Parks & Gardens

From Victorian splendour to award wining play parks, woodland, heathland and formal gardens, find your perfect picnic spot or hideaway.

Group Friendly

Create days to remember for you and your group with fantastic attractions, activity ideas, itinerary planners and tailored trips.

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.

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Upton House Concerts

Poole

Three days of great music set in the beautiful grounds of Upton Country Park.
Poole Harbour Festival

Poole

Since 2016 Poole Harbour Festival has grown into the biggest and best family friendly live music festival in Poole & Bournemouth.
Pier Amusements

Bournemouth

A wide range of entertainment machines and all of the most up-to-date videos and prizes.
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park

Verwood

COVID-19 VISITENGLAND WE’RE GOOD TO GO ACCREDITED BUSINESS - Continuing to provide you with a FULL DAY OUT!

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Pinecliff Play Sculptures

Poole

The Pinecliff play sculptures are between Pinecliff Gardens and Canford Cliffs Promenade.
Poole Speedway

Poole

Poole Pirates are a motorcycle speedway team based in Poole, England, competing in the SGB Championship with a golden history of winning trophies at all levels within the sphere of British Speedway.
Sea Music Sculpture

Poole

Sea Music. located on Poole Quay is the only British public site specific sculpture made by Sir Anthony Caro.
Pavilion Theatre

Bournemouth

The Bournemouth Pavilion and Ballroom is Bournemouth’s stunning Art Deco theatre providing year-round entertainment. Built in the 1920s this vintage theatre retains its original and elegant styling.
Lord Baden-Powell Sculpture

Poole

A life size bronze sculpture of Lord Baden-Powell takes pride of place on Poole Quay to celebrate Poole's scouting connections.
Sandbanks Play Area

Poole

A sandy play area at Sandbanks Beach, Poole including various children's equipment.
The Regent Centre

Christchurch

The Regent Centre is situated in the middle of Christchurch High Street and is the cinema, theatre, concert hall, art gallery and entertainment centre serving Christchurch, East Dorset and the New Forest.
Poole Land Train

See a different view of Poole Harbour with the Poole Land Train.

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