Natural landmarks · South West England
Holes Bay
In or near Upton.
Holes Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
Peter Kazmierczak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Poole · 1.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Holes Bay is a named natural feature in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holes Bay is a natural landmark located in South-East England. It is characterised by its tidal waters and surrounding marshland, providing a habitat for various wildlife. The bay offers opportunities for observation and appreciation of local flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the area's natural beauty and enjoy the coastal environment.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7289, -1.9948
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 2FU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Poole — 1.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646763 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pergins Island
Islands · 0.6 km
Upton Lake
Lakes · 0.8 km
RNLI College
Gardens · 1.0 km
Poole Stadium
Stadiums · 1.1 km
Hide
Viewpoints · 1.2 km
Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Upton House
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Bottle Knot
National landscapes (AONB) · 1.4 km
War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
The Brewers Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
Sir Peter Thompson House
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Poole
Museums · 1.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holes Bay?
- Holes Bay is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 2FU), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Holes Bay?
- Holes Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
- How do I get to Holes Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 2FU.
- Is Holes Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Holes Bay is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Holes Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 2FU.