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Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court Museum and Herb Garden

4 High Street, Poole BH15 1BW, England
01202 262 699
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Ranked #8 of 17 attractions in Poole
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Museums, History Museums
Owner description: At Poole Museum discover the colourful history of this ancient port town and its people, and learn about the amazing environment of Poole Harbour, on...... more » Owner description: At Poole Museum discover the colourful history of this ancient port town and its people, and learn about the amazing environment of Poole Harbour, on four floors of art, archaeology and social history. The recently extended and re-displayed museum (all year, except Mons in Winter)has a terrace with stunning harbour views, and activities for all. Medieval Scaplen's Court Museum is open Aug and its tranquil herb garden May - Sept afternoons. ALL FREE. « less
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Loughborough, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Well worth a visit if you want to learn a little more about Poole, The garden wasn't open when we visited. More

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bournemouth
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Nice village to visit but the castle is a ruin and there is an entrance fee so don,t expect too much from it. However it is a nice view. More

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Bournemouth
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Great place to spend a rainy afternoon or even a sunny one. Surprising what you will find in there. More

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Runcorn
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
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The kids loved this place and so did the grandparents. Loads to look and touch. Dressing up for the kids. Make sure you visit both sites. More

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Poole, England, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

Lots of interactive things to do and see, including some of Poole's sculpture and art collections. There are activities for children on every floor of the museum and plenty of things for them to touch (it's always so annoying when everything says 'do not touch'). Also, there is a mock-up shop and hats for children to wear. A temporary exhibition... More

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keynsham.somerset
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

We really enjoyed our visit to the Museum. Very interesting. More

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

A great little museum in a lovely building set over 4 floors. Lots to see and interact with. A good mix of exhibits. More

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cotswolds england
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

Poole museum is a mix of new and very old premises, and this is reflected in the exhibits inside. There is a real contast in architectual style with the atrium / enterance being built in 2007, whilst internally much of the museum is situated in a Nineteenth century quayside warehouse. The low ceiling and beams, thankfully padded, to stop you... More

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Plymouth, UK
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Well worth dropping in to this museum which contains a surprising amount for it's size. We found it very informative and interesting. More

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Isle of Wight
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011
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We liked everything about it - very interesting, especially the Max Factor film and the long boat displayed More

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