Poole Old Town Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Poole Museum
Learn the story of Poole and its harbor from interesting items, such as the Iron Age boat kept in this restored Victorian depository.
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 waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
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.
Top hotels in Poole Old Town
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
Received a warm welcome. Room clean and spacious. Delicious food and good location.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
We enjoyed our stay very much particularly the SPA. The staff were very friendly and polite and the food was very good too.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Village Hotel Bournemouth
Reception staff brilliant and spotless room 👏👏👏
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Nice helpful staff and room clean and tidy
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Poole Old Town
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.
Lilliput
When in Lilliput, you can plan a visit to Compton Acres and Sandbanks Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
