Guidebook for Poole
Food Scene
Patisserie, wonderful bread and pastries, sandwiches etc. All baked fresh every day,
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Artisan Mark Bennett
256 Sandbanks RdPatisserie, wonderful bread and pastries, sandwiches etc. All baked fresh every day,
The queue outside the door is all the recommendation you will need
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T J's Fish & Chips
254 Sandbanks RdThe queue outside the door is all the recommendation you will need
Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
47 Haven RdGood seafood, its what they are known for
The Cliff
6 Ravine RdGood all round restaurant & bar open all day
Koh Noi
292 Sandbanks RdThai tapas, no booking required, bar, good Thai food
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdGood sea food, can be pricey but often not.
Little know secret apart from the locals! Lovely place for breakfast, lunch and dinner or an early evening drink. Its one off the few places to get the afternoon evening sun and generally you are out of the wind. Very busy for dinner so booking recommended.
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South Deep
Turks LaneLittle know secret apart from the locals! Lovely place for breakfast, lunch and dinner or an early evening drink. Its one off the few places to get the afternoon evening sun and generally you are out of the wind. Very busy for dinner so booking recommended.
Pop in here for a drink or afternoon tea to enjoy the beautiful views from above Poole Harbour
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Harbour Heights Hotel
73 Haven RdPop in here for a drink or afternoon tea to enjoy the beautiful views from above Poole Harbour
The hotel stands in a stunning position overlooking the sea, with the dramatic chalk stacks of Old Harry Rocks in the foreground and the Isle of Wight in the distance.
The menu concentrates on local produce and fruit, vegetables and herbs picked each day from the huge kitchen garden. Fish is predominant on the menu
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The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadThe hotel stands in a stunning position overlooking the sea, with the dramatic chalk stacks of Old Harry Rocks in the foreground and the Isle of Wight in the distance.
The menu concentrates on local produce and fruit, vegetables and herbs picked each day from the huge kitchen garden. Fish is predominant on the menu
Beach cafe doing great food and not just sea food. Outstanding location for dinner on a summers night.
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Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadBeach cafe doing great food and not just sea food. Outstanding location for dinner on a summers night.
Local TV celeb fisherman (Harbour Lives) runs this fresh fish restaurant, well worth a visit or two.
We Like!
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Storm Fish
16 High StLocal TV celeb fisherman (Harbour Lives) runs this fresh fish restaurant, well worth a visit or two.
We Like!
Maison Sax
20 Britannia RdWell reviewed, new gastro pub on the local scene.
Drawing from Southern Africa with heavy influences from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi as well as the south eastern islands of Mauritius, the Seychelles, Madagascar and the Spice Island of Zanzibar. Come to Zim and explore a vibrant and diverse food and culture
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Zim Braai
99 Commercial RdDrawing from Southern Africa with heavy influences from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi as well as the south eastern islands of Mauritius, the Seychelles, Madagascar and the Spice Island of Zanzibar. Come to Zim and explore a vibrant and diverse food and culture
DRGNFLY an exciting restaurant & bar serving an array of Japanese & Chinese Fusion with in the Ashley Cross sector
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Drgnfly
1 Bournemouth RdDRGNFLY an exciting restaurant & bar serving an array of Japanese & Chinese Fusion with in the Ashley Cross sector
Our French seafood restaurant in Poole in Dorset, is located just two minutes from the Quay in the heart of the old town. We offer you a friendly atmosphere and a very warm welcome.
Excellent reviews.
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Guildhall Tavern
15 Market StOur French seafood restaurant in Poole in Dorset, is located just two minutes from the Quay in the heart of the old town. We offer you a friendly atmosphere and a very warm welcome.
Excellent reviews.
Jazz Cafe
28 Shore RdCoffee and a walk on the beach.
Essentials
Tesco Express
260-262 Sandbanks RdTesco convenience store open
7 am - 11 pm
Texaco
291 Sandbanks RdTexaco Petrol station with a reasonable size Co-op
Drinks & Nightlife
On site at the Marina for bar snacks and restaurant food
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Salterns Harbourside Hotel
38 Salterns WayOn site at the Marina for bar snacks and restaurant food
Poole Arms
19 The QuayOld style pub on Poole quay, great fresh mussels when in season
Lively local area, 10 mins taxi ride or 20 min walk away. Good selection of bars and restaurants to suit most tastes. Bars open late at weekends
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Ashley Cross Green
Lively local area, 10 mins taxi ride or 20 min walk away. Good selection of bars and restaurants to suit most tastes. Bars open late at weekends
Sightseeing
Second largest natural harbor in the world. Go to Poole Quay and get a passenger ferry trip around the harbor to explore
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Poole Harbour
Second largest natural harbor in the world. Go to Poole Quay and get a passenger ferry trip around the harbor to explore
Lovely drive from the marina to Sandbanks ferry and then drive over the Purbeck hills to Corfe and keep on going to explore this beautiful area, avoid the main roads and explore.
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Corfe Castle
Lovely drive from the marina to Sandbanks ferry and then drive over the Purbeck hills to Corfe and keep on going to explore this beautiful area, avoid the main roads and explore.
Quaint old town on the river Frome, good walks, selection of pubs and restaurants.
Our favorite The Priory, booking recommended.
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The Quay
21 The QuayQuaint old town on the river Frome, good walks, selection of pubs and restaurants.
Our favorite The Priory, booking recommended.
History of Poole museum is located in the hart of Poole, a good place to start your exploration of this historic area
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Poole Museum station
History of Poole museum is located in the hart of Poole, a good place to start your exploration of this historic area
Historic Town with the River Stour and the River Avon flowing into the harbor. Great place for a day visit walking and exploring the area
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Christchurch
Historic Town with the River Stour and the River Avon flowing into the harbor. Great place for a day visit walking and exploring the area
Mudeford Quay Car Park
Near to Christchurch, worth a visit
Area of coast line running from Poole (Old Harry Rocks) to Exmouth in Devon.
185 million years in the making
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Jurassic Coast
Area of coast line running from Poole (Old Harry Rocks) to Exmouth in Devon.
185 million years in the making
Parks & Nature
Stunning Beach, walk on fresh sand for miles, with stunning views.
Naturist beach occupies about 1/2 mile on the Studland side.
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Studland Nature Reserve
Beach RoadStunning Beach, walk on fresh sand for miles, with stunning views.
Naturist beach occupies about 1/2 mile on the Studland side.
Catch a ferry to the Brownsea island from Poole Quay or the end of Sandbanks Peninsular
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Brownsea Island
Catch a ferry to the Brownsea island from Poole Quay or the end of Sandbanks Peninsular
Good access to this lovely beach. Get a taxi or catch the bus if the weather is good as parking can be impossible.
To walk from the boat will take about 30 mins.
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Sandbanks Beach
Banks RoadGood access to this lovely beach. Get a taxi or catch the bus if the weather is good as parking can be impossible.
To walk from the boat will take about 30 mins.
Lulworth Castle Wareham
Constructed in 1920 by Mr Thomas Simpson, today, Compton Acres is still acknowledged as one of the finest privately owned gardens in England. Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven, relax in our charming Café & Tea Rooms, browse the treasures in our Gifted Moment store or delve into the exciting world of plants within our Plant Centre.
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Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs RdConstructed in 1920 by Mr Thomas Simpson, today, Compton Acres is still acknowledged as one of the finest privately owned gardens in England. Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven, relax in our charming Café & Tea Rooms, browse the treasures in our Gifted Moment store or delve into the exciting world of plants within our Plant Centre.
Entertainment & Activities
Bournemouth
Restaurants, cinemas, shopping etc.
10 Screens, probably as many chain restaurants and a water park and bowling alley.
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Iphakamisa Park
Yarrow Road10 Screens, probably as many chain restaurants and a water park and bowling alley.
Brand new complex with much entertainment and food on offer
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Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter CrescentBrand new complex with much entertainment and food on offer
The Watersports Academy
15 Banks RdAll water sports
Jetski Safaris
40 Salterns WayJet ski hire located in our marina
01202 706784
Clues in the the title
World famous Ape rescue centre
Great day out for all the familly
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Monkey World - I-Centre ye-Ape Rescue
LongthornsClues in the the title
World famous Ape rescue centre
Great day out for all the familly
If military or our war history interests you this is a must for all the group
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I-Museum Tank
Linsay RoadIf military or our war history interests you this is a must for all the group
Ride on a live steam train from the picturesque railway station.
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Swanage Railway station
Station RoadRide on a live steam train from the picturesque railway station.
Dorset Waterpark is a huge Woodland Water Park spread over two lakes overlooking Corfe Castle. Each lake features different inflatable obstacles for you to tackle
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Dorset Adventure Park
Dorset Waterpark is a huge Woodland Water Park spread over two lakes overlooking Corfe Castle. Each lake features different inflatable obstacles for you to tackle
Studland Trekking Centre
Ferry RoadHorse ridding on the beautiful Studland Beach
Arts & Culture
Check online for listings, you might be surprised!
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Lighthouse, Poole's Centre For The Arts
21 Kingland RdCheck online for listings, you might be surprised!