Poole
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Coastal town in Dorset, England
Poole is a coastal town and seaport on the south coast of England in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area in Dorset, England. The town is 21 miles (34 km) east of Dorchester and adjoins Bournemouth to the east. Since 1 April 2019, the local authority is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The town had an estimated population of 151,500 making it the second-largest town in the ceremonial county of Dorset. Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch, the conurbation has a total population of 400,196 as of the 2021 census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 144,800
- Coordinates
- 50.714, -1.985
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Poole
Poole — a medium-sized town in England, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 144,800 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Poole is strongest on water sports, nature and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Poole
Water Sports in Poole
(5)Under water sports, Poole is tagged with Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Paddleboarding, Sailboats and Windsurfing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Poole.
Nature in Poole
(3)Poole's nature entries include Caves, Geological Formations and Islands. All of it is drawn from Poole's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Poole
(2)For adventure, expect Climbing and Treasure Hunts. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Poole.
Culture in Poole
(1)Under culture, Poole is tagged with Bridges. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Poole.
Family in Poole
(1)For family, expect Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Poole.
Best time to visit Poole
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Poole by regional transport from the nearest hub in England; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Poole that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Poole known for?
- Poole, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for water sports, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 144,800 residents.
- What can you do in Poole?
- Recorded activities in Poole include Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Paddleboarding, Sailboats and Windsurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Poole?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Poole located?
- Poole is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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