Poole - Poole visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Poole' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Dorset.

Poole is an old and popular coastal town in Dorset, England. This map shows some of the attractions around Poole and Poole Harbour. One of the most popular attractions in Poole is Poole Quay, well known for the shops and restaurants that line it.

Poole lies close to Bournemouth and Dorchester is just 20 miles to the east. The town grew up around one of the largest natural harbours on earth, and has a long tradition with sailing and fishing. The importance of Poole as a trading port grew rapidly after the Norman conquest and in 1433 it was awarded Staple port status by King Henry VI, enabling the port to begin exporting wool. Links with the sea are still important, Poole is the location of both the RNLI headquarters and Sunseeker pleasure yacht factory.

Today, Poole mostly depends on the tourism trade, and many of the old warehouse buildings have been converted into luxury flats and hotels. Poole is surrounded by award winning beaches and nearby, around Sandbanks is some of the most expensive real estate on earth. From near here the links Poole and Bournemouth with South Beach on Studland and the Isle of Purbeck.

Road: Poole is on the A35 which links it with both Bournemouth and Dorchester.