Harbours & ports · South West England
Poole Harbour
In or near Arne.
Poole Harbour — a harbour in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Poole · 2.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Poole Harbour is a named harbour 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.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Poole Harbour is a large natural harbour located in South-East England. It is one of the largest in the world and serves as a significant centre for maritime activities. The harbour is surrounded by various coastal towns and offers various recreational opportunities, including boating and watersports. The area is also notable for its rich biodiversity and scenic views.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7000, -2.0000
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 4AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Poole — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640099 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poole Harbour?
- Poole Harbour is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 4AQ), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Poole Harbour?
- Poole Harbour — a harbour in england south east.
- How do I get to Poole Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 4AQ.
- Is Poole Harbour a protected site?
- Yes — Poole Harbour is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Poole Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 4AQ.