Guidebook for Poole
Food Scene
The Cliff
6 Ravine RdGood food. It is pricey, especially the wine
Food and Drink and very handy
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Jenkins & Sons | Craft beer & cocktail bar in Penn Hill
7-8 Penn Hill AveFood and Drink and very handy
Baffi
44 Haven RdPopular pizza restaurant
Café Rouge - Salisbury
19-21 High StGood value and you can use Tesco vouchers
Drinks & Nightlife
Set in Ashley Cross this is a popular area with plenty of nightlife nearby
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Le Bateau Wood Fired Restaurant & Bar
141-143 Commercial RdSet in Ashley Cross this is a popular area with plenty of nightlife nearby
There are numerous night clubs, restaurants and a large brand new cinema and restaurant complex in the centre of Bournemouth
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Bournemouth
There are numerous night clubs, restaurants and a large brand new cinema and restaurant complex in the centre of Bournemouth
Sightseeing
Claims to be the second largest natural harbour in the world, although other harbours also seem to claim this. It is certainly one of the most stunning harbours and has several small islands including world famous Brownsea Island which hosted the first Boy Scout Camp
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Poole Harbour
Claims to be the second largest natural harbour in the world, although other harbours also seem to claim this. It is certainly one of the most stunning harbours and has several small islands including world famous Brownsea Island which hosted the first Boy Scout Camp
Poole Quay filled with boats and occasional yachts is sometimes visited by tall ships and other interesting vessels. Just opposite you can see Sunseeker - producer of multi million pound luxury motor boats. Poole museum has free entry and is next to Scaplen's Court an interesting medieval house rebuilt in the 15th century. Poole Pottery is world renowned and is currently trying to find new premises nearby. Poole is home to the RNLI headquarters. Boats leave regularly for Brownsea Island and Wareham from Mid March to the end of October
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Dolphin Quay
The QuayPoole Quay filled with boats and occasional yachts is sometimes visited by tall ships and other interesting vessels. Just opposite you can see Sunseeker - producer of multi million pound luxury motor boats. Poole museum has free entry and is next to Scaplen's Court an interesting medieval house rebuilt in the 15th century. Poole Pottery is world renowned and is currently trying to find new premises nearby. Poole is home to the RNLI headquarters. Boats leave regularly for Brownsea Island and Wareham from Mid March to the end of October
Parks & Nature
A lovely Victorian Park complete with model railway. It has 2 lakes, one of which has small pedal boats, and 2 restaurants, one of which is more formal. There is also a soft play area (paying) and 2 playground areas at opposite ends.
It is ideal for families, walking, picnics and jogging and is close enough to Poole town centre to pop in for a spot of shopping. There is also a swimming pool just outside of the Park
Poole Park Bowling Club
Parkstone RoadA lovely Victorian Park complete with model railway. It has 2 lakes, one of which has small pedal boats, and 2 restaurants, one of which is more formal. There is also a soft play area (paying) and 2 playground areas at opposite ends.
It is ideal for families, walking, picnics and jogging and is close enough to Poole town centre to pop in for a spot of shopping. There is also a swimming pool just outside of the Park
Shopping
There are cafes, restaurants, hairdressers, convenience stores, Post Office and buses to Swanage, Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. The Pirate playground area is just off the main road in Cliff Drive - opposite the child friendly Plantation with its popular cabanas
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Canford Cliffs
There are cafes, restaurants, hairdressers, convenience stores, Post Office and buses to Swanage, Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. The Pirate playground area is just off the main road in Cliff Drive - opposite the child friendly Plantation with its popular cabanas
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Poole RoadOne mile away from Glen Huon and very handy
Getting Around
Hourly fast train to London - you can also go to Weymouth and Southampton easily from here.
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Branksome Train Station
Hourly fast train to London - you can also go to Weymouth and Southampton easily from here.
National Express stop for London Victoria coach station, Heathrow and Gatwick. Local buses go to Bournemouth and Poole every few minutes during the day.
Branksome
National Express stop for London Victoria coach station, Heathrow and Gatwick. Local buses go to Bournemouth and Poole every few minutes during the day.