1
The Tank Museum
Army museum
Large display of tanks with interactive activities and regular exhibitions and events, plus a shop.
4.80 (13.1K reviews)
(~9.95 km from centre)
2
National Trust - Brownsea Island
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A great day out in a great location. We were very lucky with the weather during our visit. It was very sunny, which meant that the ground was good and firm.
(The National Trust do advise that you take wellies or good walking shoes as the ground can be soft in places).
We enjoyed some lovely woodla...
$$ $$
4.80 (2.5K reviews)
(~9.22 km from centre)
3
Corfe Castle
Castle
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk.
$$ $$
4.70 (9.6K reviews)
(~7.9 km from centre)
4
Dorset Adventure Park
Water park
Playground made of large inflatables floating on 2 lakes in a woodsy setting with a snack stand.
4.80 (729 reviews)
(~7.63 km from centre)
5
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Theme park
Fun park with indoor/outdoor play areas, farm animals, woodland trails & a seasonal maize maze.
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
(~3.19 km from centre)
6
Poole Park
Country park
Lakeside park with playgrounds, mini golf & tennis courts, plus windsurfing & kayaking lessons.
4.70 (2K reviews)
(~9.36 km from centre)
7
RSPB Arne
Nature preserve
Heath and marsh reserve for bird spotting and family-friendly nature walks, with a visitor centre.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
(~4.75 km from centre)
8
The Barn Cafe
Cafe
🫤 After reading the reviews I was really ready to love this place, unfortunately that didn’t happen, here’s why.
Walking into the courtyard we waited at the “wait here sign” to be seated. After several minutes, a waitress came by and asked if I was waiting for something. Well, yes, to be seated. She...
$$ $$
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
(~4.13 km from centre)
11
Pizzeria Valona
Pizza restaurant
Dine-in · Kerbside pickup
4.90 (266 reviews)
(~8.12 km from centre)
12
Cafe Aroma Poole
Cafe
Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · Delivery
$ $$$
4.70 (773 reviews)
(~8.52 km from centre)
13
Guildhall Tavern
Seafood restaurant
Classic French cuisine and signature seafood dishes in simple, nautical-themed dining room.
$$ $$
4.70 (732 reviews)
(~8.16 km from centre)
14
Upton Country Park
Country park
Wooded parkland set out in the early 19th century with kids' play trail, tea rooms and Segway tours.
4.60 (3.7K reviews)
(~7.33 km from centre)
16
Hamworthy Park
Park
Sand beach on the harbor offering huts, a fishing pier, water sports & a seasonal paddling pool.
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
(~6.82 km from centre)
17
RNLI College
College
👍👍 Did both lifeboat tours here, one by Judith (Discovery Tour), and one by Tony (All Weather Lifeboat Tour), and were excellent, letting you see parts of the RNLI you wouldn’t normally think about, or see on TV. The hotel room was comfortable and very nicely decorated.
4.70 (404 reviews)
(~8.12 km from centre)
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Norden Farm Campsite
Campground
Laid-back campground on grassy farmland, offering simple pitches, barn animals & a playground.
4.60 (705 reviews)
(~6.97 km from centre)