Poole is home to the second largest natural harbour in the world and is Dorsets' main port. It serves as both a commercial port and yachting centre.
Here you will find the quayside, which has restaurants, pubs, shops and boat trips. Through out the year there are French markets, firework displays, live music and various kinds of entertainment.
In the middle of the harbour and viewable from the quay is Brownsea Island. The island is owned by the National Trust and is a sanctuary for wildlife, it contains the rare red squirrel, peacocks, herons, black headed gulls, pheasants and deer. The island is covered in woodland and heath and is a lovely place to stroll around. Ferries run frequently here, to and from the quay.
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Adjoining the quay is Baiter an open park and cricket ground, this is where you’ll find dog owners, runners, cyclists and people with kites etc.
Behind baiter is Poole Park, particularly suited to families with young children. The park contains a small boating lake, a kiddies train, playgrounds and restaurants.
Just a mile or two further up the road is Sandbanks, renowned for it’s beautiful golden beaches, this is where the pricest properties in the area are found. At the end of Sandbanks you will find the chained ferry which runs back and forth to Studland Bay.
Poole Park is one of only two Victorian Parks in the Borough of Poole and the only one containing buildings. It is of regional recreational significance to South East Dorset. It is located close to Poole's town centre, the park comprises of 109.5 acres of which 60 acres are water.
Sandbanks is known for its beautiful golden beach and is one of the most expensive places to live in the world. It has been referred to as ‘Britains Monte Carlo’.
Poole Vineyard Church was planted by Howard and Ann Oldfield back in October 1997. The church is affiliated to Vineyard Churches UK, which currently numbers around 80 churches.
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Poole Park is one of only two Victorian Parks in the Borough of Poole and the only one containing buildings. It is of regional recreational significance to South East Dorset. It is located close to Poole's town centre, the park comprises of 109.5 acres of which 60 acres are water.
Sandbanks is known for its beautiful golden beach and is one of the most expensive places to live in the world. It has been referred to as ‘Britains Monte Carlo’.
Poole Vineyard Church was planted by Howard and Ann Oldfield back in October 1997. The church is affiliated to Vineyard Churches UK, which currently numbers around 80 churches.
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