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Poole Harbour

Poole, England
Ranked #5 of 17 attractions in Poole
4.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
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Leigh, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Fantastic beaches and some great views. Park up at Shell Bay and pay for a foot crossing on the ferry for a unique view across the bay (£1.00 per person, and you only pay one way). More

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Cape Town
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Poole harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world and is rather beautiful. Take a ferry to one of the islands; worth a visit! More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

A good place to spend the day as there are plenty of shops and restaurants and if you like botas there are plenty to drool over and dream about. More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

A wonderful harbour for boating and sailing.Large expenses of safe shallow water.Great for bird watching in winter.Poole Quay a must to visit.Easy access to the water.Small boats can be launched at Baiter car park.Nothing bad you can say about this place.Good for fishing from the shore and crabbing from Fishermans Dock at the Quay. More

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Buckingham, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Old and new buildings mixed well in the harbour. Plenty to do, eat, shop for and admire on a sunny day. More

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Leeds England
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Not as upmarket as it used to be but some of the boats moored there would not shame a Mediterranean marina. Not bad if the sun is shining More

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Swindon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Had a lot of work done since our last visit, lots of tourist shops and things to do. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

I'd heard that Poole Harbour was the best place in the south for windsurfing so when the family went shopping I went to see what it was all about. I came across The Watersports academy on the front so went to ask them, 10 minutes later and I was pulling on a wetsuit then heading out for my first session... More

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Slough, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

We went to Poole Harbour and Quay on Bank Holiday Monday, during the Arts festival. So much going on, lots of great music, magic shows, Morris Dancers, all free, great day. More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Go to Poole Quay and have a day out - great fun for everyone, visit the Portsmouth Hoy if you want a decent English pub with good beer and food, or Italian Gossip and the end of the Quay for an Italian. If you fancy a thrill, google jet ski safaris and let them take you on a blast round... More

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