Find details of local Sporting & Leisure Events in Poole UK.
Poole Athletic Club is an inclusive athletics club based at Ashdown Track in Canford Heath. Open to athletes aged eight and above, the club provides coached opportunities in road running, track and field, cross-country and para athletics. Sessions cater for different ages, abilities and ambitions, from beginners looking to become more active to experienced athletes training for league, county and national competitions.
Poole Town Ladies FC is an established women’s football club offering competitive senior and development-team football in Poole. Originally founded during the 1980s, the club welcomes experienced players, women returning to football and newcomers looking for a fresh challenge. Its first team competes at regional level, while the development side provides a pathway into senior football, supported by links with Poole Town FC Wessex for younger female players progressing through the game.
Poole Town Youth Football Club is a family-friendly grassroots football club offering mixed and girls-only teams for children and teenagers aged six to 18. Established in 1984, the Dorset FA-affiliated club provides qualified coaching, regular training and competitive matches in local youth leagues. Younger children can also begin through its Little Fins sessions, making it a suitable Poole football club for beginners as well as developing players seeking structured team football.
Poole Park Bowling Club is a friendly lawn bowls club set beside the lake in Poole Park. Open to experienced players, complete beginners and members of the public, the club offers social and competitive outdoor bowls, short mat bowls, coaching and free seasonal taster sessions. Visitors can hire equipment and receive tuition, while members can take part in leagues, competitions, friendly matches and social activities from one of Poole’s most scenic sporting locations.
Poole Hockey Club is an inclusive field hockey club based at Ashdown Leisure Centre in Canford Heath. Founded in 1893, it offers competitive and social hockey for more than 150 members aged from five to over 70. The club runs men’s and women’s teams, junior coaching, league matches and social activities, welcoming experienced players, complete beginners and people returning to hockey after a break.
Parkruns are free, weekly 5k events that bring local communities together every Saturday morning. Across Bournemouth and Poole, parkruns take place in parks, woodland and coastal landscapes, offering something for everyone, whether you prefer flat routes, trail paths or scenic challenges. Here’s our guide...
Poole Town FC Wessex is an England Football Accredited youth football club providing coaching and competitive football for children from Reception age through to under-18 level. Officially affiliated with Poole Town FC, the club runs boys’, girls’ and mixed teams alongside dedicated Ability Counts football. With more than 300 players across 23 teams, it offers a clear development pathway from beginner sessions to youth leagues and potentially Poole Town’s adult teams.
Discover everything you need to know about Poole parkrun, the free weekly 5K held every Saturday morning in Poole Park. Find practical details about the course, start time, parking, facilities, registration, children, dogs, accessibility and volunteering before your first visit. Whether you plan to run, jog, walk or support from the sidelines, this guide will help you arrive prepared and enjoy one of Poole’s most popular community fitness events.
Poole Rugby Club is a community rugby union club based at Turlin Moor Recreation Ground in Hamworthy. Established in 1960, the club welcomes adult men and women alongside junior boys and girls, with no previous rugby experience required. Training and matches generally run between August and May, giving local players opportunities to learn rugby, improve their fitness and join competitive teams within a friendly and inclusive Poole sports club.
Poole Netball Club is a performance-focused netball club providing coaching and competitive opportunities for girls aged six and above, with a structured pathway from Mini Stars through to senior netball. The Silver CAPS-accredited club offers small squad sizes, year-round indoor training and dedicated coaching designed to help players develop their skills and progress towards regional, national, academy and elite-level competition.
Dolphin Indoor Bowling Club is a large members’ bowls club located near Albany Business Park in Poole. Its facilities include 11 championship-standard indoor bowling rinks, giving members opportunities to enjoy casual bowls, club leagues, competitions and year-round social activities. With approximately 1,000 members, free introductory sessions and equipment supplied for organised taster events, the club welcomes experienced bowlers and complete beginners interested in trying indoor bowls in Poole.
The Poole Bay 100 returns in June 2027 for a high-speed day of offshore powerboat racing across Poole Bay and Bournemouth’s coastline. Forming Round 2 of the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Racing Championship, the event brought powerful racing boats, professional crews and multiple racing classes to the south coast. Spectators could watch the fleet leave Poole Quay before racing began offshore, with Bournemouth seafront offering some of the best views of the action throughout the afternoon.
Park Yoga Poole 2026 takes place every Sunday from 3 May to 13 September, offering free outdoor yoga sessions in the beautiful surroundings of Poole Park. Open to all ages and abilities, the friendly one-hour classes are ideal for beginners and experienced participants alike. No booking is required, so simply bring a mat or towel, some water and enjoy a relaxed morning of movement, mindfulness and community wellbeing.
On Sunday, 17 May 2026, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride will occur in cities worldwide, uniting riders to support Movember’s efforts in raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. The Bournemouth-Poole ride, one of the largest globally and the biggest in the UK, attracts approximately 1,000 riders and ranks among the top fundraisers.
Start 2027 with one of Poole’s quirkiest annual traditions as the New Year’s Day Bath Tub Race returns to Poole Quay. Teams take to the harbour in homemade bathtub-inspired vessels, racing along the waterfront while crowds cheer them on from the quayside. Expect creative crafts, splashes, plenty of competitive spirit and a lively atmosphere, all while raising money for charity. The event is free to watch and has become a memorable way to welcome the New Year in Poole.
SandPolo returns to Sandbanks Beach on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 July 2027 for its 20th-anniversary event, bringing world-class beach polo, hospitality and evening entertainment to one of Poole’s most famous coastal locations. The British Beach Polo Championships combine fast-paced matches on the sand with pitch-side bars, food, socialising and live entertainment. Full ticket details and the 2027 programme are still to be announced, with visitors currently able to pre-register for early access to releases.
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