Museums · South West England
Poole
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Poole ( ) is a coastal town, seaport on the south coast of England and civil parish in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area in Dorset, England. The town is 21 miles (34 km) e
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Poole · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Poole Museum, the nearest railway station is Poole, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is BH15 1DJ.
About
Poole ( ) is a coastal town, seaport on the south coast of England and civil parish in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area in Dorset, England. The town is 21 miles (34 km) east of Dorchester and adjoins Bournemouth to the east. The town had an estimated population of 151,500 (mid-2016 census estimates) making it the second-largest town in the ceremonial county of Dorset. Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch, the conurbation has a total population of 400,196 as of the 2021 census. The settlement dates back to before the Iron Age. The earliest recorded use of the town's name was in the 12th century when the town began to emerge as an important port, prospering with the introduction of the wool trade. Later, the town had important trade links with North America and, at its peak during the 18th century, it was one of the busiest ports in Britain. In the Second World War, Poole was one of the main departing points for the Normandy landings. Poole is a tourist resort, attracting visitors with its large natural harbour, history, the Lighthouse arts centre and Blue Flag beaches. The town has a commercial port with cross-Channel freight and passenger ferry services, which connect with the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, as well as the French port town of Saint-Malo, Brittany. The headquarters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is in Poole, and the Royal Marines have a base in the town's harbour. Despite their names, Poole is the
Photo gallery
Summary from the official site
The Bottle Knot is a public sculpture in Poole, designed by Michael Condron, which celebrates the town's maritime heritage. The artwork features curved stainless steel strips that form a knotted rope, illuminated at night to create a striking visual effect.
Read more on the official property page.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
Poole ( ) is a coastal town, seaport on the south coast of England and civil parish in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area in Dorset, England. The town is 21 miles (34 km) east of Dorchester and adjoins Bournemouth to the east. The town had an estimated population of 151,500 (mid-2016 census estimates) making it the second-largest town in the ceremonial county of Dorset. Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch, the conurbation has a total population of 400,196 as of the 2021 census. The settlement dates back to before the Iron Age. The earliest recorded use of the town's name was in the 12th century when the town began to emerge as an important port, prospering with the introduction of the wool trade. Later, the town had important trade links with North America and, at its peak during the 18th century, it was one of the busiest ports in Britain. In the Second World War, Poole was one of the main departing points for the Normandy landings. Poole is a tourist resort, attracting visitors with its large natural harbour, history, the Lighthouse arts centre and Blue Flag beaches. The town has a commercial port with cross-Channel freight and passenger ferry services, which connect with the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, as well as the French port town of Saint-Malo, Brittany. The headquarters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is in Poole, and the Royal Marines have a base in the town's harbour. Despite their names, Poole is the home of The Arts University Bournemouth, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and a significant part of Bournemouth University.
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Background
History
, a 2,000-year-old dugout canoe discovered during dredging works in Poole Harbour and now in the Poole Museum]] The area around modern Poole has been inhabited for at least the past 2,500 years, with nearby Christchurch Harbour evidencing human activity dating back to the Neolithic period at Hengistbury Head. During the 3rd century BC, Celtic-speaking people known as the Durotriges moved from hilltop settlements at Maiden Castle and Badbury Rings to heathland around the River Frome and Poole Harbour. The Romans landed at Poole during their conquest of Britain in the 1st century and took over an Iron Age settlement at Hamworthy, an area just west of the modern town centre. This was used as a…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7167, -1.9833
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 1DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Poole — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.mcondron.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Poole (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Brewers Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Bottle Knot
National landscapes (AONB) · 0.2 km
Sir Peter Thompson House
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The Blue Boar
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73, High Street
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Royal National Lifeboat Institution Memorial
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Crown Hotel, Poole
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RNLI Lifeboat Museum
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U.S. Coast Guard - Rescue Flotilla 1
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poole?
- Poole is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 1DJ), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Poole?
- Poole ( ) is a coastal town, seaport on the south coast of England and civil parish in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area in Dorset, England. The town is 21 miles (34 km) e
- How do I get to Poole?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 1DJ.
- Who owns Poole?
- Poole is owned by Poole Town Council.
- Is Poole a protected site?
- Yes — Poole is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Poole free to visit?
- Yes, Poole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Poole?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 1DJ.