Poole Guide

Hop On Route ONE, Poole’s Town Centre bus!

Whether you want to see the boats on the Quay, the shops on the High Street or have a stroll in the Park the easy answer is to hop on a Route ONE bus. The distinctive light blue buses run up to every 15 minutes from the forecourt of Poole Station and link the attractions in a simple circular route. If its your first time in Poole, it’s a great way of discovering the layout of the town.  

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Lighthouse Poole’s Centre for the Arts is only a five - ten minute walk from Poole train station and situated opposite the bus station and Dolphin Shopping Centre. Visitors can take the town centre bus, Route One from the railway station with a stop outside Lighthouse.  As Poole’s cultural centre of excellence for live performance, film and visual arts, Lighthouse is an iconic building and a well established venue with an excellent reputation. Lighthouse is also home to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.  The building is fully accessible with disabled facilities and a lift to all levels.  Contact the Lighthouse on: 0844 406 8666.

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Arriving at Poole Railway Station visitors can visit the South Coast’s premier entertainment destination, which includes 10 screen cinema, bowling and Splashdown water park along with a host of popular restaurants, using the Wilts and Dorset bus services. Just a short walk from the train station is the main hub for buses in the area where the M6 bus leaves for Tower Park every 20 minutes. Alternatively for those not wanting to walk the Route One bus offers a short journey of just 10 minutes from the rail station to the bus station. Contact Tower Park on: 01202 723671.

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Based on Poole Quay which is a short walk from the station or a short journey on the Town Centre bus, Route One, operating from the station every 15 mins direct to Poole Quay.  Boat trips, pleasure cruises and ferry services around beautiful Poole. See the wonderful Poole Harbour and Dorset coastline from a different angle. Take one of the many boat trips and pleasure cruises we regularly run from the town’s bustling quayside including the River Frome to Wareham! Find out more information about Greenslade Pleasure boats online or call on: 01202 669955. 

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Sail from Poole to the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey and arrive in as little as 2 ½ hours. Whilst onboard you can enjoy genuine Duty Free, saving you up to 40% on everything from wines and spirits to perfumes and confectionery. Prices start from as little as £90 for a car and two passengers each way.

Poole Ferry terminal is approximately a 20-25 minute walk from Poole train station. Alternatively get the Route One bus from the station to Poole Quay and then it is a 10 minute walk to the ferry terminal. Find out more information about Condor Ferries online on call: 0845 609 1026.

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For an unforgettable day out go to Blackfeather Boat Charter and see how you could have your own VIP day on the Dorset coast. Hire an exclusive motor cruiser for the day or half-day and plan your own itinerary, or simply leave it to us. You can include all sorts of other activities, wind surfing, jet-skiing etc. The choice is yours. You will find the prices surprisingly reasonable.

We are based at Poole Quay, a 10 minute walk or a short journey on Route One, the Town Centre bus route, operating from the station every 15 minutes.

Contact Blackfeather Boat Charter on: 07785 714569.

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Coastering and Kayaking in Dorset

Only 5 miles from Poole, Wareham and Wool train stations. Train Station pick up available or regular busses to our locations.

• Coasteering: Swim, climb and jump off rugged coastal terrain of with Dorset’s biggest and best coasteering provider.
• Kayaking: Take a tour around Poole Harbour, paddle along the Jurassic Coast or kayak from Poole or Bournemouth’s beaches.

Morning, afternoon, evening and moonlight sessions available.
Half day sessions cost from £40 to £50 per person. Family sessions cost £25 per person. For more information contact: 01202 460440.

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Southern Breeze Kites is the only school in the Dorset which offers land based power kite, Kite bugging and kiteboarding lessons, using a range of kites, boards and buggies. Safety equipment is provided and staff will advise on the right equipment that is right for you.

All lessons take place in Harbourside Park, which is within walking distance (0.8 mile) from the train station or hop on the route one bus from the train station, taking you directly to Harbourside Park every 15 minutes. For more information contact: 07706445146.

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Poole Windsurfing is a dedicated windsurf school with 15 years teaching experience, offering windsurfing lessons & windsurf equipment hire in Poole Harbour, known as the UK's top location to learn & progress.  Instruction is provided for all levels using the latest equipment and at competitive prices. 

The Poole Windsurfing school is located just a 7 minutes taxi ride from the nearest railway station at Parkstone.  Poole and Bournemouth stations are only 10 & 15 minutes away from our teaching location at Poole Harbour.  You can also choose to walk from the station, taking in the scenery!

To find out more contact Poole Windsurfing on: 01202 237247.

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