Welcome to Poole, Dorset...

Located on England’s stunning south coast, Poole in Dorset is a picturesque harbour town known for its golden beaches, maritime heritage, and relaxed coastal lifestyle.  Home to the world’s second-largest natural harbour, Poole offers everything from luxury waterfront dining and sailing to family-friendly attractions and award-winning sandy shores.

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Seafood & Sounds Has Revealed Its Full 2026 Programme - Here’s What’s Coming to Poole

Food & Music Festivals

Seafood & Sounds Has Revealed Its Full 2026 Programme - Here’s What’s Coming to Poole

Seafood & Sounds returns to Poole on 12 and 13 September 2026, bringing two days of live music, fresh seafood,...

What’s Coming to the Big Screen? Inside Vue Poole’s Summer Preview

Concerts, Theatre & Cinema

What’s Coming to the Big Screen? Inside Vue Poole’s Summer Preview

Discover Vue Poole as we experience its Ultra Lux cinema, explore the transformed Tower Park venue and get an...

The Salt Pig Is Opening Its Biggest Café Yet - at Lighthouse Poole

Food & Drink HIGHLIGHTS

The Salt Pig Is Opening Its Biggest Café Yet - at Lighthouse Poole

The Salt Pig is opening its largest café and restaurant yet at Lighthouse Poole, serving locally sourced Dorse...

Three New Independent Food Spots Have Just Opened in Poole

Food & Drink HIGHLIGHTS

Three New Independent Food Spots Have Just Opened in Poole

Sushi, pizza and Middle Eastern flavours have arrived at The Dolphin Poole, as three independent food spots op...

One of Britain’s Best-Known Seafood Chefs Is Behind a New Coastal Restaurant in Poole

Food & Drink HIGHLIGHTS

One of Britain’s Best-Known Seafood Chefs Is Behind a New Coastal Restaurant in Poole

Acclaimed seafood chef Nathan Outlaw is behind Outlaw House, a new coastal restaurant, bar and boutique stay o...

Poole Market | Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Local Markets

Poole Market | Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Poole Market brings independent traders to the pedestrianised section of Poole High Street every Thursday, Fri...

Bournemouth's Answer to the Perfect Sunday Reset

Holistic & Alternative Therapies

Bournemouth's Answer to the Perfect Sunday Reset

Discover SoCo Therapies in Bournemouth, bringing physical and mental wellbeing together through massage, osteo...

THE NICI Becomes Bournemouth’s First Five-Star AA Hotel in 26 Years

Accommodation - Places to Stay

THE NICI Becomes Bournemouth’s First Five-Star AA Hotel in 26 Years

THE NICI has been awarded Five AA Stars, becoming Bournemouth’s first five-star hotel in 26 years and marking...

Think Outside the Dough Box: Dorset's Mobile Pizzeria Bringing Communities Together

Italian & Pizza Restaurants

Think Outside the Dough Box: Dorset's Mobile Pizzeria Bringing Communities Together

Discover The Dough Box, a family run mobile pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan pizzas at Café Riva, Conker...

Poole Rugby Club | Men’s, Women’s and Junior Rugby in Poole

Football & Rugby Clubs

Poole Rugby Club | Men’s, Women’s and Junior Rugby in Poole

Poole Rugby Club is a community rugby union club based at Turlin Moor Recreation Ground in Hamworthy. Establis...

Five Fish and Chip Shops to Try in Poole

Fish & Chips Restaurants

Five Fish and Chip Shops to Try in Poole

Discover five fish and chip shops to try in Poole, from waterfront restaurants on Poole Quay and Lifeboat Quay...

The Best Boat Trips from Poole Quay: Which Cruise Should You Choose?

Boats Trips & Excursions

The Best Boat Trips from Poole Quay: Which Cruise Should You Choose?

Discover five of the best boat trips from Poole Quay and find out which cruise and operator to choose. Explore...