Poole Old Town Travel Guide
Poole
Visit Poole Old Town
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 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 seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
RNLI College
Enjoy the student vibe at RNLI College as part of your travels around Poole. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Brownsea Castle
Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s.
Things to do
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle
Top hotels in Poole Old Town
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
"Great staff and location"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
"Brilliant location for Poole Quay. Family room spacious, quiet and clean. Disappointing there was no view out of windows not even a glimpse as totally blocked by white permanent shuttering. I don't care if the view is not great but too see the sky would be good. I'm sure there is good reason why ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Laguna Hotel
"Room was disgusting, bugs crawling all over the walls. The bathroom had a lot of limescale build up and mould. The carpet was covered in stains. The bed was rock solid but the base was wobbly. The curtains would let is so much light it’s pretty pointless having such a light thin fabric for a curtain. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
"Good hotel been here many times on Business"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Durley Dean Hotel
"Our room was quite small and so was the ensuite. The bed was very high up! It was comfortable enough, but there was only one pillow per person. Towels in ensuite quite thin. Really lovely and quiet, even though we kept our window open. Breakfast was okay, not much choice for vegetarians. Location ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
"Return visit. The view is amazing, the staff are great, the bar is cool. The TV had been updated with Netflix. Best hotel in Bournemouth in that price range, in most part due to the constant level of maintenance and peacefulness. Only a short stroll to the pier and shops, by the road or along the ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poole Old Town
Oakdale
While Oakdale isn't home to many top sights, Poole Harbour and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lilliput
When in Lilliput, you can plan a visit to Poole Harbour and Compton Acres, 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.
