Find the nearest See & Do in Poole
Heading to Poole and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole Poole coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.
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Finding the best things to see and do on a Poole day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the links below, to find the closest hit the jump to my location compass or use the search bar to plan where your next Poole activity could be.
Our Jetski Safari starts with a safety briefing and instruction before taking to the water. Once on the water the Instructor will give you further instruction to get you comfortable with both driving the Jetski and your surroundings. Once comfortable and feeling in control you will be led on a guided safari by an Instructor, during which you will experience Read more…
The Waterfront Museum or Poole Museum is almost on Poole Quay giving visitors fantastic views of Poole Harbour and the Old Town. Built to display the history and culture of Poole’s maritime history from its pirates to modern day sailors. Displays in the Museum include an historic street scene featuring a local public house, chemist and general store, as well Read more…
Poole lifeboat station was founded in the mid 1800s and currently operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station open by appointment only and shop at the The Old Lifeboat Museum Weekend 10-4 – Weekdays 11-4 based on volunteer availability. Read more…
Brownsea Island offers a varied and beautiful landscape for enjoying the wonders of nature; from the patchworks of woodland, heath and grassy fields in the peaceful and secluded interior, to the cliffs and beaches of the coastline, which offer breathtaking views across the harbour to the Purbeck Hills. No motor vehicles exist on Brownsea Island making it the perfect place Read more…
The RNLI College is a conference and training venue situated in on the Poole watersideand and is the home of RNLI training. As well as being used to train lifeboat crew and lifeguards, the facilities are available to other organisations and businesses to hire. By choosing the RNLI College as a venue the RNLI charity will benefit. Read more…
At Poole Windsurfing we have over 20 years teaching experience and are dedicated solely to providing windsurfing lessons and windsurf hire in Poole Harbour, known as the UK’s top location to learn & progress. Read more…