Things to Do in Poole

There are 15 attractions in Poole. Corfe Castle, ruined medieval castle overlooking dorset village and landscape, is the most popular.

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Corfe Castle

Ruined medieval castle overlooking Dorset village and landscape

Archaeological Site

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral

English cathedral famed for 13th-century spire and Magna Carta

Dean Court

Compact football stadium in Bournemouth, tight atmosphere

Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island

Island in Poole Harbour, birthplace of Scouting

The Tank Museum

The Tank Museum

Large museum exhibiting historic tanks and armored vehicles

Old Sarum

Iron Age hillfort and medieval ruins near Salisbury

Philae obelisk

Ancient Egyptian obelisk relocated to Britain

Wardour Castle

Medieval English castle ruins with historic fortifications

Dean Park Cricket Ground

Dean Park Cricket Ground

Local cricket ground hosting county and club matches

Durlston Country Park

Durlston Country Park

Coastal country park and nature reserve near Swanage

Gad Cliff

Steep Jurassic Coast cliff with fossils and views

Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre

Major conference and event venue on Bournemouth seafront

The Great Globe

The Great Globe

Large Victorian globe exhibit at coastal museum

Grovely Wood

Ancient woodland with archaeological and ecological significance

Historic estate ruins and landscaped grounds in Dorset

Historical Site