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Poole Harbour & Poole Pottery
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Poole Harbour is a vibrant quay on England's southern coast that bustles with an array of bars, cafes and restaurants. Visitors wanting to learn more about the history of the region can follow the newly developed Cockle Trail discovering myths and legends about Poole's smugglers and ghosts of yesteryear. A series of brass plaques mark the way charting 750 years of Poole's history culminating at the Waterfront Museum. Popular sports in and around the harbour include windsurfing, kitesurfing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, surfing, snorkelling and kayaking. Of course, boat trips are popular and visitors can sail out to the National Trust's Brownsea Island, protected for its wildlife and peaceful woodland walks. Away from the harbour, nearby Poole Pottery (www.poolepottery.co.uk) produces one-off handmade pottery and is famed for its traditional craft that stretches back 130 years. In 2005, it opened its doors for a week for the first time enabling visitors to tour the factory to see how the prize-winning pieces are made.
Air: Bournemouth International Airport. Water: Ferry: Daily crossings to France and summer sailings to the Channel Islands. Rail: Poole Station. Road: Bus: Public services.
Contact Addresses
Poole Tourism, Enefco House, Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HJ
Tel: (01202) 253253
Website: www.pooletourism.com
Location
England
Air: Bournemouth International Airport. Water: Ferry: Daily crossings to France and summer sailings to the Channel Islands. Rail: Poole Station. Road: Bus: Public services.
Contact Addresses
Tel: (01202) 253253
Website: www.pooletourism.com
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