Situated next to Bournemouth, in fact the two towns merge into one connurbation, Poole has an attractive old quarter where craft shops and bars line the waterfront, plus miles of golden sands at Sandbanks.
Perhaps the jewel in the crown is Poole Harbour, Europe’s largest natural harbour, which plays host to many activities from windsurfing and kayaking lessons to Sunseeker Yacht’s manufacturing base, the fast ferry to Cherbourg in France and boat trips to Brownsea Island, a National Trust owned haven of wildlife and peace and tranquillity.
Contrast with the much documented Sandbanks area where the fantastic sandy beach runs all the way to Bournemouth eastwards. Home to some of the most expensive homes in the UK, and the world, Sandbanks is a mix of modern architecture and kiss-me-quick British seaside.
Articles about Poole
- Travelling to Poole
Easy access from the East and North, less so from the West. Around 2 hours by train from London Waterloo with direct trains to Bristol, Birmingham and beyond. A large town which merges with neighbouring Bournemouth. Car parks across the town c...
- Shops in Poole
There seem to be distinct shopping experiences in the centre of Poole; the typical town centre comprising of the ususal high street names, mixed with some local shops, part indoor shopping centre and part outdoor pedestrianised, and the more interestin...
- Poole Beaches
The sandy expanse of beach at Poole stretches all the way eastwards through Bournemouth and offers a consistent and award winning choice. It ends at Sandbanks, one of the most expensive areas of the country for property prices. From here, a chain fer...
