Places to visit in Poole

- In the summer, there are fireworks displays alternately in Bournemouth and Poole.

- Every Tuesday evening from April to September, motorbike enthusiasts converge on Poole. Apparently there are sometimes as many as 1000 cycles and, of course, the pubs on the Quay do good business from them. A good opportunity to swap tales or see what everyone else is riding. All parking on the quay is reserved for motorbikes but there is a charge of £1 and a prize for the best bike.

- Brownsea Island is a National Trust site, famous for its large population of red squirrels, and as the birthplace of the Scout Movement. The animals on the island are very tame and will happily wander up to you. It can be reached by boat from the quay but note that the price of the boat trip does not include admittance to the island.

- Bournemouth is nearby and has other places to visit, such as the oceanarium.

- MonkeyWorld, near Wareham, is about 30 minutes away by car.

- Kingston Lacey is a large house and estate formerly owned by the Bankes family and donated to the National Trust in the 1980s. The house contains paintings, furniture and Egyptian artifacts accumulated over 300 years. It also shows how wealthy families of that time lived.

- The New Forest is about an hour away by car and very popular in the summer.

- Other interesting thing to do that we recommend is the Kite flying. From the quay, when facing the water turn left and walk for about half a mile until you reach a park. On a good day, the kites will probably be visible from far.

Getting to Poole Ferry port:

By Car - From the West follow the A35 to Poole & then take A350 & follow signs to Ferries.

From the East follow the A348 from Ferndown or the A35 from Bournemouth. Again when you reach Poole follow signs to Ferries.

By Coach - Coach services - some via Bournemouth - operate to Poole Coach and Bus Station. From there you can reach the ferry port by taxi.

By Rail - There is a regular rail service to Poole Train Station. From the station you can reach the ferry port by taxi.

Source: www.AFerry.to