Joanne's Guidebook
Sightseeing and day trips
Poole Quay is a short stroll from the apartment, across Poole Lifting Bridge. Offering a large choice of restaurants, shops and boat excursions. At various times of the year you’ll find free entertainment.
110 locals recommend
Poole Quay
The QuayPoole Quay is a short stroll from the apartment, across Poole Lifting Bridge. Offering a large choice of restaurants, shops and boat excursions. At various times of the year you’ll find free entertainment.
A National Trust owned Island which is accessed by boat from Poole Quay. Inhabited by red squirrels and also made famous by Baden Powell.
204 locals recommend
Brownsea Island
A National Trust owned Island which is accessed by boat from Poole Quay. Inhabited by red squirrels and also made famous by Baden Powell.
Take a drive to visit the famous Durdle Door. Stunning views. The beach is shingle and is reached by a wide coastal path. Make sure you wear suitable walking shoes.
403 locals recommend
Durdle Door
Take a drive to visit the famous Durdle Door. Stunning views. The beach is shingle and is reached by a wide coastal path. Make sure you wear suitable walking shoes.
Compton Acres is a large privately owned garden in Poole, Dorset, England. It was founded in 1920 by Thomas William Simpson, an entrepreneur who had become wealthy through the manufacture of margarine. The gardens are a popular tourist attraction.
61 locals recommend
Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs RdCompton Acres is a large privately owned garden in Poole, Dorset, England. It was founded in 1920 by Thomas William Simpson, an entrepreneur who had become wealthy through the manufacture of margarine. The gardens are a popular tourist attraction.
Greenslade Pleasure Boats have been giving people of all ages the time of their lives since 1970, famous and accolade winning boat trips and pleasure cruises right out of Poole Quay
Come see the wonderful Poole Harbour and Dorset coastline from a different angle. Take one of the many boat trips and pleasure cruises we regularly run from the town’s bustling quayside.
So, whatever the reason, season or weather, board a Greenslade Pleasure Boat!
Greenslade Pleasure Boats
The QuayGreenslade Pleasure Boats have been giving people of all ages the time of their lives since 1970, famous and accolade winning boat trips and pleasure cruises right out of Poole Quay
Come see the wonderful Poole Harbour and Dorset coastline from a different angle. Take one of the many boat trips and pleasure cruises we regularly run from the town’s bustling quayside.
So, whatever the reason, season or weather, board a Greenslade Pleasure Boat!
Sandbanks is situated at the entrance to the harbour. You can take the No.60 bus from the bus stop opposite Norton Way to Sandbanks (in the summer it’s open top). Enjoy the miles of Sandy beaches all the way to Bournemouth and beyond. Or why not get the chain link ferry across to Studland and explore the Jurassic coast.
210 locals recommend
Sandbanks
Sandbanks is situated at the entrance to the harbour. You can take the No.60 bus from the bus stop opposite Norton Way to Sandbanks (in the summer it’s open top). Enjoy the miles of Sandy beaches all the way to Bournemouth and beyond. Or why not get the chain link ferry across to Studland and explore the Jurassic coast.
Favourite Restaurants
The Guildhall Tavern restaurant, set in the heart of the Old Town of Poole in Dorset are proud to offer food and service of the highest quality. A very popular restaurant with locals so you will need to book in advance.
46 locals recommend
Guildhall Tavern
15 Market StThe Guildhall Tavern restaurant, set in the heart of the Old Town of Poole in Dorset are proud to offer food and service of the highest quality. A very popular restaurant with locals so you will need to book in advance.
The oldest pub on the Quay. Small and homely with a fantastic menu (mainly seafood). If you want to eat you might need to book. Children are not allowed. 01202673450
14 locals recommend
Poole Arms
19 The QuayThe oldest pub on the Quay. Small and homely with a fantastic menu (mainly seafood). If you want to eat you might need to book. Children are not allowed. 01202673450
A family Italian which has recently extended its seating area out onto the Quay so it’s perfect for fine weather relaxed dining.
10 locals recommend
Da Vinci
7 The QuayA family Italian which has recently extended its seating area out onto the Quay so it’s perfect for fine weather relaxed dining.
Rockfish Poole is set in the beautiful old pottery building on Poole Quay, a boat haven overlooking the water. Home to the impressive RNLI headquarters and just along the quay from the RNLI Lifeboat Museum. Our seafood restaurant has a spacious dining room with high, vaulted ceilings, a bar and an open kitchen from which we serve fresh, sustainably caught seafood. You can enjoy local fish landed that day cooked to order for you on the chargrill.
17 locals recommend
Rockfish Seafood Restaurant
9 The QuayRockfish Poole is set in the beautiful old pottery building on Poole Quay, a boat haven overlooking the water. Home to the impressive RNLI headquarters and just along the quay from the RNLI Lifeboat Museum. Our seafood restaurant has a spacious dining room with high, vaulted ceilings, a bar and an open kitchen from which we serve fresh, sustainably caught seafood. You can enjoy local fish landed that day cooked to order for you on the chargrill.
On a warm day dining at this restaurant can seem like you’re on a Caribbean Island. Situated on Studland, 100 yards from the chain link ferry, this restaurant has stunning views and tasty fish dishes.
92 locals recommend
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadOn a warm day dining at this restaurant can seem like you’re on a Caribbean Island. Situated on Studland, 100 yards from the chain link ferry, this restaurant has stunning views and tasty fish dishes.
Boat Hire
Poole Boat Hire, based at Cobbs Quay Marina, Woodlands Avenue. No experience necessary. Visit them online at pooleboathire.co.uk or call 07866 732537 for more information.
Poole Boat Hire
Woodlands AvenuePoole Boat Hire, based at Cobbs Quay Marina, Woodlands Avenue. No experience necessary. Visit them online at pooleboathire.co.uk or call 07866 732537 for more information.
Fresh new outdoor centre at Hamworthy Park. Offering climbing, coving, paddle boarding, kayaking and more.
Find them on Instagram @southcoastadventuresltd or call 07507718612
South Coast Adventures
Lulworth AvenueFresh new outdoor centre at Hamworthy Park. Offering climbing, coving, paddle boarding, kayaking and more.
Find them on Instagram @southcoastadventuresltd or call 07507718612