Welcome to Poole

Poole is a coastal town located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the south coast of England and is known for its beautiful beaches, historic landmarks, and bustling harbor. The town has a rich history dating back to the Iron Age, and it has been an important port since the Middle Ages. Today, Poole is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.

One of the main attractions in Poole is its harbor, which is one of the largest natural harbors in the world. The harbor is home to a variety of boats and ships, including fishing boats, pleasure boats, and ferries. Visitors can take a boat tour of the harbor or simply stroll along the waterfront and enjoy the views. The harbor is also home to a number of restaurants and cafes, where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and other local specialties.

Another popular attraction in Poole is its beaches. The town has several miles of sandy beaches, including the famous Sandbanks Beach, which is considered one of the best beaches in the UK. The beaches are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports, and they are a popular destination for families with children. In addition to the beaches, Poole has a number of parks and gardens, including the beautiful Compton Acres Gardens, which are home to a variety of exotic plants and flowers.

Local Schools

School	Details
Old Town Infant School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Douglas Gubbins	Green Road Poole Dorset BH15 1QB 1202673966 School Website
Poole High School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Gray	Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 2BW 01202666988 School Website
Longfleet Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Helm	Jolliffe Avenue Poole Dorset BH15 2HF 1202673652 School Website
Oakdale Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eileen Bissell	School Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3JR 1202685800 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Poole Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Tickel	Devon Road Poole Dorset BH15 3QQ 01202676207 School Website
The Bournemouth And Poole College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Phil Sayles	North Road Poole Dorset BH14 0LS 1202747600
Ocean Academy Poole Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Quarrie	Fourways Campus Constitution Hill Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0PZ 01202606888 School Website
Carter Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Chris Phillips	Blandford Close Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4BQ 01202676789 School Website
Twin Sails Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Susannah Hill	Blandford Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4AX 1202672377 School Website
Stanley Green Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Perry	Stanley Green Road Oakdale Poole Dorset BH15 3AA 01202778181 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 0.10 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 1.43 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 1.71 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 2.70 Miles

Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 4.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dial-A-Cab Poole 01202 666822 76 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BZ 0.27 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6040 Walking Field Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1RZ 0.34 Miles
Harbour Taxis 01202 668866 1 Christopher Cr, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HP 0.96 Miles
Cavalry Cars 01202 737362 6 Gervis Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LR 1.32 Miles
Compass Cars 01202 644540 16 Didcot Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GD 1.43 Miles
Poole Radio Cabs 01202 893999 16 Didcot Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GD 1.43 Miles
John's Cars 07944 396390 1 Otter Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3NH 1.45 Miles
Parkstone Cars 01202 739999 380A Ringwood Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LT 1.75 Miles
South Coast Cabs 01202 888777 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0DJ 1.75 Miles
Atlas Private Hire 01202 770825 38 Sandyhurst Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JS 1.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh15 Longfleet Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wh Smith Indoor Box Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh15 5300 - Towngate Shopping Centre Right Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh15 Towngate Shopping Centre Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh15 Elizabeth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Asda Stores Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh15 Seldown Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Parkstone Road Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh15 Parkstone Road Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Bh15 Poole Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lagland Street Business Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Bh15 Heckford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Longfleet Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Longfleet Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Carlisle House Surgery - Dolphin Centre Consulting Room	Boots The Chemists Ltd Dolphin Centre 190-196 High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1SX
Lifeboat Quay Medical Centre 0844 4773324	Lifeboat Quay Medical Ctr Unit A Lifeboat Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1AE
Poole Town Surgery 01202 670111	Poole Town Surgery 36 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PG
Dr Newman 01202 338979	Family Medical Services 36 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PG
Mid Cluster Iagps 01202 665511	Poole Hospital Nhsft Longfleet Road Poole Dorset BH15 2JB

Local Stores

Poole - Tatnam Road
147 Wimborne Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 2BS
01202 667279
Store Website
0.41 miles

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SPAR Sandbanks Road
77 Sandbanks Road
Poole
BH14 8BT
01202 741717
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Pet Practice
5 Darbys Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3ER 01202 649999 poole@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 0.86 miles
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Medivet Oakdale
266 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 3EF 01202 602766 oakdale@medivet.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Medivet Poole 24 Hour (Walton Lodge Vets)
101 North Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0LT 01202 693623 poole.24@medivet.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Companion Care (Poole) Ltd T/A Poole Holes Bay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Wessex Gate Retail Park Broadstone Way Poole Dorset BH15 3TE 01202 677 675 poole@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.15 miles

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Poole Vets4pets Ltd
550 Ashley Road Upper Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0AE 01202 710901 poole@vets4pets.com Website 1.70 miles
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Medivet Parkstone Afrivet (Uk) Ltd
25 Woodside Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 9JH 01202 722739 parkstone@medivet.co.uk Website 1.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Harbourside Park (Baiter And Whitecliff)
Park Walk Along Coast Harbour Lots Of Space Cafe In Car Park, Free Parking And Paid Walk Can Lead Into Poole With Pubs And Shops Children’S Play Area 68 Catalina Dr Poole BH15 1TQ 0.53 miles Https://Www.Poole.Gov.Uk/Sports-And-Leisure/Parks-And-Open-Spaces/Find-A-Park-In-Poole/Harbourside-Park-Baiter-And-Whitecliff/

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Poole Park
A Lovely Family Day Out. Ample Free Parking. Miniture Railway For The Kids And Those Who Are Just Kids At Heart. Boating Lake With Pedal Boats For Hire. Wildlife Lake With Swans, Ducks, Canada Geese And Many Other Birds Visiting And Packed Full Of Large Fish Which Will Almost Eat Out Of Your Hands. Pathed, Lawned, Wooded And Swimming Areas For The Dogs To Be Kept Amused. 90 Parkstone Rd Poole BH15 2QE 0.73 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 1.92 miles

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Wytch Heath Wareham Dorset
This Walk Takes In Two Remote Wildlife Hides, Open Heathland, A Bluebell Wood, Poole Harbour Views And An Oil Extraction Depot. Plenty Of Variety And Interest And Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Walk With Lots Of Off-Lead Options. Unnamed Road Wareham Lancashire BH20 5BN 4.78 miles There Is Space To Park Off The Road At Grid Reference Sy 963 853. From Stoborough, Wareham, Take The Road East Towards The Arne Peninsula. Take The Third Turning On The Right, Heading South East. Continue Through Woods And Past Slepe Farm Until The Point Where The Poole Harbour Trail Crosses The Road. Here You Will Find Gravel Roadside Parking And A Gravel Track Heading Off To The Left With A Small, Round National Trust Hide Sign. Park Here And Start The Walk.

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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle 6.44 miles

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Corfe Castle
A Circular Dog Walk From Corfe Castle, Onto Corfe Common. Corfe Castle Is A Village In Dorset And Is The Site Of A Ruined Castle Of The Same Name. The Village And Castle Stand Over A Gap In The Purbeck Hills. BH20 5EZ 6.53 miles A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.

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