Compton Acres Gardens
15-acre garden with ten themed areas including one of Britain’s finest Japanese gardens.
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Poole Museum
Free museum on Poole Quay showcasing 2,000 years of harbor history including Iron Age logboat.
Upton Country Park
100-acre parkland with Georgian house, gardens, Poole Harbour shore, and woodland trails.
Poole Museum (Waterfront Museum)
Maritime heritage museum on Poole Quay exploring town’s history from Iron Age to present.
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Splashdown Waterpark
Indoor and outdoor waterpark with thrilling slides, wave pools, and tropical-themed attractions.
Scaplen’s Court Museum
Poole’s oldest building – remarkably preserved Grade I listed medieval merchant’s house from 1500.
Sandbanks Beach
Premier Blue Flag beach with golden sands, safe swimming, and excellent water sports facilities.
St. James’ Church, Poole
13th-century parish church with Victorian Gothic features and maritime heritage.
Poole Pottery
Historic pottery brand famous for distinctive designs and Dorset ceramic heritage since 1873.
Poole Park
110-acre Victorian park with boating lake, playgrounds, sports facilities, and events.