Places of interest in Poole The Waterfront Museum - Located in historic buildings along Poole Quay this museum focuses on Poole's past as far back as the Roman era and the Iron Age. Poole Aquarium & Serpantarium - Serpents, insects, an aquarium and even a Crocodile pool. This attraction is guaranteed to be an excite and educate at the same time. Poole Pottery - Poole Pottery allows you to see some hand crafted examples of pottery both modern and old in their museum. Then you can have a go at throwing a pot yourself, and if it ends up looking more like mud than a mug you can always buy something at the Poole Pottery gift shop.
Poole is located in Europe's largest natural harbour and as a result has much to offer with sandy beaches and water sports. Poole has also got a a lot of attractions on dry land so if you have some time to kill before your sailing be sure to have a look.
Poole – Is one of Britain's most beautiful natural Harbours. Take the B3068 from Blandford Road from the A35 (from Dorchester), which will avoid the lifting bridge between the port and town centre. Passenger facilities- Bureau de change, car & caravan parking, & in the summer months a restaurant and bar.