Angela’s guidebook for the Bournemouth & Poole
Sightseeing
Gets crowded on a good summers day. But a wonderful place for a picnic.
403 locals recommend
Durdle Door
Gets crowded on a good summers day. But a wonderful place for a picnic.
A seaside town like they used to be, with a Punch & Judy show on the beach! Catch the steam train to Corfe Castle.
153 locals recommend
Swanage
A seaside town like they used to be, with a Punch & Judy show on the beach! Catch the steam train to Corfe Castle.
The 2nd largest natural harbour in the world. ( Sydney is the biggest).
Fabulous for sailing, wind surfing, canoeing an walking.
69 locals recommend
Poole Harbour
The 2nd largest natural harbour in the world. ( Sydney is the biggest).
Fabulous for sailing, wind surfing, canoeing an walking.
Exbury Gardens
Exquisite gardens. Famous for the Azaleas.
Sandbanks is like a small island. Home to the rich & famous. But it has a lovely accessible beach, that is open to all.
210 locals recommend
Sandbanks
Sandbanks is like a small island. Home to the rich & famous. But it has a lovely accessible beach, that is open to all.
This ferry crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour. It takes you from Super-rich Sandbanks to Un-spoilt Studland. ( Studland & surrounding areas are controlled by the National Trust.)
12 locals recommend
Sandbanks Terminal station
This ferry crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour. It takes you from Super-rich Sandbanks to Un-spoilt Studland. ( Studland & surrounding areas are controlled by the National Trust.)
Walk to Old Harry Rocks, via Studland. ( 10 mile walk from Flat).
Have lunch in the Bankes Arms. Get the open top bus back via the chain Ferry, at Sandbanks.
152 locals recommend
Old Harry Rocks
Walk to Old Harry Rocks, via Studland. ( 10 mile walk from Flat).
Have lunch in the Bankes Arms. Get the open top bus back via the chain Ferry, at Sandbanks.
Visit the amazing Castle. The scene of the murder of Edward the Martyr in 978AD. His wicked stepmother was responsible.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
Visit the amazing Castle. The scene of the murder of Edward the Martyr in 978AD. His wicked stepmother was responsible.
Neighbourhoods
Visit the victorian shopping arcade. A great selection of International food restaurants. M&S & other supermarkets within walking distance.
62 locals recommend
Westbourne
Visit the victorian shopping arcade. A great selection of International food restaurants. M&S & other supermarkets within walking distance.
City/town information
Enjoy Bournemouth's 7 miles award winning beach.
Walk around the gardens. ( Pictured here)
262 locals recommend
Bournemouth
Enjoy Bournemouth's 7 miles award winning beach.
Walk around the gardens. ( Pictured here)
Take the train to Brockenhurst. Hire bikes. See the wild NEW FOREST ponies.
69 locals recommend
Brockenhurst
Take the train to Brockenhurst. Hire bikes. See the wild NEW FOREST ponies.