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Dorset Travel Guide: 859 reviews and 1,795 photos

So Much to do

Poole has the second largest natural harbour in the world
(Sydney's the largest)
Dorset is a county of outstanding natural beauty and a land of great contrast and breathtaking scenery.

On the south coast of England, just between Devon and Hampshire lies the stunning, unexplored county of Dorset.
It boasts rolling hills, breathtaking countryside, beautiful villages, sandy beaches and a coastline so unequalled it has recently received World Heritage status, the first time England has ever been given this prestigious award for a natural site.

Along the coast there are the lovely resorts of Bournemouth and Poole and the beautiful, Victorian Swanage, all have award-winning beaches as well as the picturesque harbours of Lyme Regis and Weymouth, (where it is said that small fishing boats bob on the waters once prowled by pirates and smugglers;0)

Buy a Poole Cockle Trail Leaflet, at the Poole Tourist Information Centre ~~~ 4 High Street Poole BH15 1BW Tel: 01202 660896 ~~~

Walk around the Old Town, it takes a little over an hour, tracing the town's rich heritage.
This trail was opened in 1998 to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Poole's first Charter.
Follow the numbered cockle signs set into the ground, which link the numbers in the text and advertisements mentioned in the Poole Cockle Trail.
The first one starts outside ~~ The Lord Nelson, and the last one finishes at Scaplen's Court Museum. ~~
They are numbered from 1 to 78. ~~ Try some lovely Poole Cockles at the same time!
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There are lots of character pubs and lovely varied restaurants all along the Quay.
Some are tucked in the streets behind, and the some within walking distance of Poole Quay.

Sea Fishing (Poole) at Fisherman's Dock, The Quay,

Poole, DORSET, BH15 1HJ

(Opposite Poole Pottery & Quay Thistle Hotel - next to the Lifeboat Museum)

All types of Fishing In-shore or Deep Sea!

All day & half day trips - Families Welcome!

Rod Rental & Bait for sale!

Tip: Go Crab Catching with the kids - a must for all the family

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The Waterfront Museum

Opening Times:

April to October - Monday - Saturday 10.am - 3pm - Sunday - 12 - 5pm

November - March - Monday - Saturday 10am - 3pm - Sunday 12 - 3pm

~~~ Travel through Time - Explore Poole's Links with other countries. Many thousands of ships have entered and left the safety of Poole Harbour, bringing exotic cargoes and souvenirs of other lands. ~~~

Two thousand years of history are displayed on three floors of the eighteenth century warehouse

Last visit to Dorset: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Feb 16, 2006
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Comments (4)

RafaelTheSecond Jun 21, 2006 at 5:03 PM Report Abuse

You are teaching me that UK has a great seashore that we all should see!!! LONG LIFE TO ENGLAND!;)
TinKan Jan 2, 2006 at 4:23 PM Report Abuse

Hey Happy New Years to you as well. I hope all have recovered from the New Years parties. Hope you have a wonderful 2006
AGHIOS Sep 26, 2005 at 4:16 AM Report Abuse

Nice crabs...
Dizzyhead Sep 25, 2005 at 3:22 PM Report Abuse

Good. i know you are good writer at Vt... peter the Viking