Within a few minutes walking distance you can enjoy:

Poole Quay and Old Town

A foodies haven – from gourmet fish and chips, the freshest seafood, Italian, French – you name it.
A bustling harbour – watch the fishing boats and Sunseekers in the marina, or take a ride to visit the Jurassic Coast or Brownsea Island directly from the Quay.

Shopping

Curio shops and independent shops as well as the famous Poole Pottery where you can try you hand at painting your own pottery as well as watching the experts at work in the studio!  Poole also has the indoor Dolphin shopping Centre with the usual high street names.

Poole Arts Centre

The UK’s largest independent Arts Centre attracts some of the leading touring productions as well as hosting workshops especially for children
Poole Museum – an insight into the origins of Poole Quay with activity trails and interactive displays for children.

Seasonal activities on Poole Quay include:

Tuesday Night Bikers Night – over 2000 bike enthusiasts visit the quay with their machines from classics to racing bikes.
Thursdays during July – Fireworks night (during August takes place on Sandbanks beach)
Fridays – classic cars visit the Quay all vying to win car of the night.