
Set in a Victorian quayside warehouse, with an atrium extension dating from 2007, the Poole Museum‘s galleries tell the story of the historic maritime town of Poole and it’s Harbour from prehistory to the 21st century. Free entry!

There are some incredible beaches from Sandbanks Beach, Shell Beach to the pregistigous Old Harry Rocks coastal walks. The Jurrasic Coast has so much to offer for those willing to explore year round.

Support the RNLI – the charity that saves lives at sea. Every day of every year, people of all backgrounds get into danger in the water. With an on-site restaurant and rooms to stay; a great chance to explore this venue.
Just over a ten minute walk away fromm the office, the RNLI college (see above) has a restaurant, or in a slightly different direction, Poole Quay has many restaurants and facilities on offer.




Poole is home to the Poole Harbour Boat Show. With over 30,000 people in attendance in 2017, 2018 and again in 2019, the show continues to be the biggest-ever free to attend boat show on the South Coast.

Dorset’s favourite family attraction is open every day from 10am. With outdoor and indoor attractions, there is something to keep everyone happy at Farmer Palmer’s!

With lots of coastal walks, there are lots of places to tire out our four legged friends!
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