
Poole
Poole is an exciting seaside town located on Dorset’s south coast. This stunning tourist town is known for its bustling quayside, gorgeous long sandy beaches and is home to the largest natural harbour in Europe. When visiting your holiday home at Merley House Holiday Park with your family or as a couple, you'll never run out of fascinating things to do with Poole right on your doorstep.
Things to do in Poole
Poole has the perfect blend of coast, wildlife and town, so there’s something for everyone when visiting this action-packed town. In the mood for some retail therapy? Head over to Dolphin Shopping Centre then grab a well-deserved ice cream at Poole Quay or Poole Park, which are both only a short walk away.
Take a trip to Sandbanks to explore some of the best beaches in the UK. If you fancy travelling a bit further, take the chain ferry to Studland to explore the neighbouring beauty of this breathtaking beach.
Looking for a fun day out with the family? Poole offers many exciting indoor and outdoor attractions to keep the kids entertained no matter the weather during your stays. While you visit, head over to Splashdown to take on the thrilling slides at the indoor waterpark. Or perhaps on a sunny day, take a trip to Brownsea Island to search for red squirrels. Love watersports? Head over to Poole Harbour to try out windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing or paddleboarding!
Parking in Poole
Poole has access to plenty of parking around major key points. For parking in the town centre by the Dolphin Shopping Centre, use the multi-story car park (sat nav BH15 1TA), for Poole harbour, use the quay multi-story car park (sat nav BH15 1SB). Poole Park offers time-restricted free parking, ranging from 2 – 3 hour maximum stays (sat nav BH15 2SF).