Guidebook for Poole
Food Scene
Crusty Bread Artisan Bakery
309 Ashley RdThe best bread in town!
Patisserie Mark Bennett
Penn Hill AvenueGreat for coffee and cake!
Drgnfly
1 Bournemouth RdVery cool, pan-Asian restaurant. Book a table or pop in for a drink.
The dancing goat
31 Parr Stbest coffee in town!
Vegan restaurant, great place to hang out, alternative, nice chilled vibe. Center of Bournemouth.
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Mad Cucumber
7 The TriangleVegan restaurant, great place to hang out, alternative, nice chilled vibe. Center of Bournemouth.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bermuda Triangle
10 Parr StTry and find the secret gin bar!
Alternative vibe, great food, music, and awesome open mike night on Mondays!
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Camden Bar & Kitchen
6 Bournemouth RdAlternative vibe, great food, music, and awesome open mike night on Mondays!
Dancing Moose Ashley Cross
28-30 Station RdCool place for food and for drinks.
Parks & Nature
Lovely walk, great spot for some sea air and to stretch your legs. It has a jogging track and fitness equipment around the edge of the lake.
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Poole Park
Poole ParkLovely walk, great spot for some sea air and to stretch your legs. It has a jogging track and fitness equipment around the edge of the lake.
Lovely, iconic beach. Walk along to the end and get a ferry over to Studland for a little adventure.
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Sandbanks Beach
Banks RoadLovely, iconic beach. Walk along to the end and get a ferry over to Studland for a little adventure.
Brownsea Island
Keep your eyes open for the red squirrels!
Beautiful beach, must see and great walk. Very busy in the summer, worth getting the bus from Poole to avoid traffic.
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Durdle Door
Beautiful beach, must see and great walk. Very busy in the summer, worth getting the bus from Poole to avoid traffic.
Old Harry Rocks
A very special spot for me. great walk.
From here follow the Bourne stream all the way to Bournemouth pier. If your cycling this is the quickest way to get to Bournemouth from the flat, whilst avoiding the hills!
Coy Pond Road
Coy Pond RoadFrom here follow the Bourne stream all the way to Bournemouth pier. If your cycling this is the quickest way to get to Bournemouth from the flat, whilst avoiding the hills!
Arts & Culture
Poole Museum station
Check out some of Poole's extensive history.
Theater, live music, small cinema, bar, exhibition space.
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Lighthouse, Poole's Centre For The Arts
21 Kingland RdTheater, live music, small cinema, bar, exhibition space.
I love the ceramics here and spending the afternoon chatting with the resident artists.
Boilerhouse Gallery
Sandy Hill LaneI love the ceramics here and spending the afternoon chatting with the resident artists.
Shopping
Whilst in Poole, make sure you check out the first Lush shop! Lush started in Poole! Book in for a treatment at the Spa if you have time!
Lush
29 High StWhilst in Poole, make sure you check out the first Lush shop! Lush started in Poole! Book in for a treatment at the Spa if you have time!
Waitrose & Partners
311-313 Ashley RdIt's got everything you need!
Healthcare
227 Ashley RdGo and see Mike for all your health food needs!
Eco Natural Products
227 Ashley RdNeeds eco cosmetics, supplements, or snacks this shop is lovely!
Essentials
Co-op Food - Parkstone
346 Ashley RdFood!
Entertainment & Activities
Iphakamisa Park
Yarrow RoadGreat for, food, cinema, kids! Bowling alley, BINGO.
Haven Rockley Park Holiday Park
Napier RoadWater sports. check out the website for more info.
Corfe Castle
Check out some of the medieval reenactments for a memorable experience.
Kimmeridge, or Kimmy as my family call it!
A divine place close to my heart, take a picnic and spend the whole day frolicking about by the water, fossil hunting and exploring. I recommend heading there early!
(Bear in mind that in now costs £5 for the car to send the day there.)
Kimmeridge Bay
Kimmeridge, or Kimmy as my family call it!
A divine place close to my heart, take a picnic and spend the whole day frolicking about by the water, fossil hunting and exploring. I recommend heading there early!
(Bear in mind that in now costs £5 for the car to send the day there.)