Guide to Poole
Poole Museum & Scaplen’s Court
4 High Street, Poole BH15 1BW
01202 262600
www.boroughofpoole.com/museums
Want to learn more about Poole’s rich history? If so go and visit the Poole Museum’s four floors of galleries. Displays range from archaeology to art, from pirates to potteries.
You can experience magnificent views over Poole Harbour and Old Town. The original fabric of the 18th century harbour warehouse which houses the main displays has been carefully revealed providing the perfect backrdrop for the story of Poole and its people to be told.
The Museum and temporary exhibitions are free of charge, and fully accessible. The Route One bus stops outside the Museum.
Poole Old Town
Why not visit the Old Town?
Poole is a town rich in history. Part of the medieval town with and some buildings still survive within the Old Town.
For a more in-depth look at Poole’s fascinating historic Old Town, you could walk Poole’s Cockle Trail? Copies of the trail can be downloaded from www.pooletourism.co.uk or you can pick up a copy from Poole Welcome Centre on Poole Quay. The walk takes approx 1 1/2 hours.
Poole Pottery
The Quay Store, Poole Quay BH15 1HJ
01202 668681
Take home a great gift from Poole Pottery for a loved one.
You can experience live demonstrations and watch the Master Potter and painters in action.
Release your creative juices and paint-a-pot yourself from as little as £6, finished to professional standard: glazed and fired in the Poole Pottery kilns.
Grab a one-off, hand painted piece created by our artisans in the working studio.
Additionally, browse the range of giftware, tableware and lighting, local gifts and great value brands.
Poole Quay
01202 253253
The bustling Poole Quay is a great base to sit back in one of the many restaurants and bars and watch the visiting yachts in the marina and harbour beyond.
The Quay offers fabulous views across Poole Harbour – Europe’s largest natural harbour Just a short walk from Poole Quay is Poole Park, fun and excitement for all the family. Enjoy a ride on the Poole Park Train, visit Gus Gorillas indoor play area, or enjoy an afternoon at the new Ice Skating rink, Central Park . Have a go on the Crazy Golf Course or just take a leisurely walk and feed the wildfowl free to roam the park.
Beaches
01202 708181
Poole has some of Britain’s best beaches: miles of golden sands, clean clear waters and contemporary waterside bars and restaurants.
Five gently sheltered beaches, – with soft golden sands, raked and cleaned all year round. Spot Olympic sailing, windsurfing and beach volleyball hopefuls and the glamour of sandpolo as Sandbanks hosts the British Beach Polo Championships for the third time in July 2011.
Lighthouse – Poole’s Centre for the Arts
Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG
0844 406 8666
Experience, explore, discover and join in with the arts at Lighthouse – home to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Lighthouse boasts a year round programme of national and international events, including dance, music, drama, comedy, film, visual arts, workshops and family theatre designed not only to entertain but to provide experiences that stimulate and inspire.
Pick up a brochure from the ticket office or their website to find out more about our exciting season of events.
Lighthouse – Poole’s Centre for the Arts – only five minutes walk from Poole train station and immediately opposite Poole bus station.
Poole Speedway
Poole Stadium, Off Wimborne Road, Poole Bh15 2BP
01202 681145
Come and support the Poole Pirates Speedway racing team and enjoy a great night out for all the family! Experience the thrill of Elite League racing, featuring many of the world’s top riders. It”s guaranteed edge of the seat action! At the Wave 105 Poole Stadium most Wednesday evenings (Mar-Oct) from 7.30pm.
Find out what local events are happening around town. Brought to you by Poole Tourism, visit www.pooletourism.com
Fireworks Display
10th August 20115th November, Poole Quay.
November 5th brings a host of street entertainers plus live music to Poole Quay, leading up to a fantastic free fireworks display on the water at 8 pm. The whole length of the Quay is packed with entertainers keeping the crowds entertained.
For more information visit Poole Tourism
Poole Windfest
Sandbanks Beach, September 9th – 11th The South Coast’s biggest action sports festival: windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand up paddleboarding, wakeboarding and much more.
For more information visit Poole Tourism
Summer Breeze on the Beach
Every Thursday in August, Shore Road Beach, Sandbanks from 7 pm Beach sports and family fun, live music on the terrace of the Sandbanks Hotel, superb beachside dining and a spectacular fireworks finale.
For more information visit Poole Tourism
Upbeat Music Festival
Upton Country Park, August 27th – 29th Three Day Music Festival with Imelda May, Toploader & Sandi Thom, plus many others.
For more information visit Poole Tourism
Brownsea Open Air Theatre
Brownsea Island, July/August Open Air Theatre , one of many special events on the National Trust’s Brownsea Island.
For more information visit Poole Tourism
Dolphin Shopping Centre takes pride in supporting our local community.
If you would like to promote your charity, school or community group, get in touch with us at info@dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk with your community news and events.
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