Lilliput Travel Guide
Poole
Popular places to visit
Poole Harbour
Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques.
Sandbanks Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandbanks. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Poole Quay
Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Brownsea Castle
Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s.
Compton Acres
The fine historic gardens of late Victorian mixed style were set up in the early 20th century. Peruse the range of exotic sections remaining today.
Poole Park
After visiting Poole Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Poole. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Top hotels in Lilliput
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
The room was decent and the hotel pleasant. The staff were friendly and the breakfast basic but absolutely fine. The main issue was the spa which needs some work and was not really fit for purpose on our visit
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Bournemouth
Reception staff brilliant and spotless room 👏👏👏
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Very good break
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Laguna Hotel
Great as always
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Staff very nice. Room clean with nise sea view as advertised. Wife is a Blue Badge holder and they reserved a parking space for us. Only gripe is it's supposed to be a 4 star hotel but it didn't have a Smart TV. I brought this up and the receptionist apologised and said they were in the process of ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hilton Bournemouth
Poor quality food at breakfast, lovely restaurant space and great staff, but food quality let the experience down. Room was lovely, great bed, clean but very tired already.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lilliput
Parkstone
Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas? A visit to Parkstone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Splashdown Waterpark and Tower Park.
Poole Old Town
Visitors to Poole Old Town rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas. You might also want to make some time to see Poole Museum or Scaplen’s Court Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Oakdale
While Oakdale isn't home to many top sights, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts and Poole Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
