Swanage Railway
Dorset's premier standard gauge preserved steam railway.
The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle.

Poole Speedway
Find out about Poole Speedway.

Tower Park
Tower Park in Poole is the south coast's largest entertainment centre offering activities for all the family all year round.

Purbecks
Purbecks

Rockley Sailing School
UK based centre in Poole offers RYA courses in sailing, windsurfing and powerboating for juniors, youths and adults.

Cycle Ways
Cycle Ways

Sandbanks
Sandbanks

Brownsea Island
A tranquil wooded island in Poole Harbour with waymarked trails and spectacular views of the Dorset Coast.

Upton Country Park
Urban heathland reserve, close to Poole. A fascinating mosaic of dry, humid and wet heath, bog pools, ponds, grassland and woodland.

Corfe Castle
The dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle stand on a natural hill guarding the principal route through the Purbeck Hills.

Bovington Tank Museum
The Worlds Largest Collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles.

Monkey World
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 150 primates.

Beaches
Poole has held highly coveted International Blue Flags for the past 17 years.  This indicates the beaches have consistently met high standards of management and cleanliness.

The New Forest
Why not use Poole as a base to see for yourself the heritage, history and beautiful countryside around us that make up the Dorset and New Forest Area.