Historic Poole, with its wealth of maritime history, is a true delight in the summer. Spend your days lazing on the golden sands of Sandbanks or take to the seas with a cruise around Poole Harbour and take in the sights with friends and family, making some truly special memories this summer in this wonderful town.
Windswept hair and sandy toes
With our award-winning Blue Flag beaches, you will be spoiled for choice. Sandbanks is great for families. With a beach café and a children’s play area, everyone will be happy for a perfect day on the beach. If you fancy something more exhilarating, then why not try your hand at kiteboarding, paddleboarding, or wing surfing? There are plenty of watersport hire places around Poole Harbour, and there is expert tuition on hand to show you the ropes. You might even find yourself with a new hobby.
Or if you fancy something a little more relaxed, then why not hire a motor yacht for the day with one of our boat hire attractions and enjoy a fantastic combination of exhilaration and luxury? Or if you need to get away from it all, then breeze around the Jurassic Coast on one of the many cruises that take place throughout the summer.
Please remember to respect, protect, and enjoy our beaches and leave only footprints when you go.
Alfresco eating and food and drink
Poole is brimming with fantastic eateries, and due to its location, it has some fantastic fish and seafood restaurants. If you fancy a special meal out, then there are some fabulous views to be enjoyed across Poole Harbour or meander around Poole Quay, and you can enjoy everything from scallops to fish and chips.
If you are taking part in a spot of retail therapy in the town‘s Kingland Road and Dolphin Centre, then rest and refresh in one of the many fantastic tea rooms or cafes or enjoy a drink in a traditional pub.
Beyond the beach
If it’s culture you crave then why not have a day out and visit some of our museums and castles. Poole Quay is home to Poole Museum and Scaplen’s Court, with everything from art to archaeology, it tells the story of Poole’s maritime history and is both fascinating and educational. Poole Museum is temporarily closed for redevelopment.
Poole Quay is also the place to be for our lively summer event programme including Bike Nights and Car Nights on Poole Quay, Poole goes Vintage, summer fireworks and much more!
Want to burn up some of the kid’s energy? Then why not hire a bike and enjoy the true natural beauty of Poole, with plenty of pubs around there is always somewhere to stop off and enjoy the view.
If you want to round off your day with a trip to the theatre then take a look at our What’s On pages for a variety of musicals, plays, cinema and concerts.
Stay with us
If you are looking for accommodation in Poole then look at the hotels, B&B’s and self-catering options we have. There is something for everyone’s budget, you can also check out our accommodation special offers too.
