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Poole
Thursday Evening - Fireworks
Start your trip off with a bang, quite literally, with fireworks on the Quay every Thursday night over summer (21st July to 25th August 2022).
There’s plenty of live entertainment and a great atmosphere down by the harbour and plenty of places to grab a bite to eat, close to the action, if you are driving straight from work.
Details: Poole Quay Fireworks - Please check here for further details.
Location: Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1BW
Brownsea Island
Friday - Brownsea Island
If you are looking for a day trip in the area, look no further than Brownsea Island, just a short boat ride from Poole Quay and an excellent place to immerse yourself into nature and explore this beautiful island, complete with native red squirrels.
You can get food from the café or pack a picnic to bring along with you. The island is pretty big, so make sure you leave enough time to get all the way round - it’s worth the steps! Keep an eye out for the peacocks too, they are so majestic.
Details: Brownsea Island - Please check their website for opening times and prices.
Location: Access via boat, from Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7EE
Telephone Number: 01202 707 744
Poole
Saturday Morning - Breakfast on the Beach
The ultimate treat and a fantastic way to start the day when in Poole, grab breakfast to go from Nicholas James Deli or Patisserie Mark Bennett’s, and tuck in with your toes in the sand.
Both are located in Ashley Cross which has several shops around the local area, but the Lilliput branch of Mark Bennett’s is ideal for easy access to Sandbanks, where the white sands and crystal clear water will have you feeling like you are somewhere much further afield.
Feeling adventurous? Go for an open water swim or SUP before you eat, to really kick start your day!
Details:
- Mark Bennett’s - Please check their website for opening times and prices.
- Nicholas James Deli - Please click here for opening times.
Location: 256 Sandbanks Rd, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8HA
Telephone Number: 01202 709 111
Saturday Afternoon - Watersports
Get that adrenaline going and really take advantage of your location with trip to Rockley Park for their watersports.
They offer individual lessons in sailing and wind surfing or you can also opt to hire equipment such as kayaks, paddle boards and pedals for 30 minutes from their spot in Poole Park.
Details: Rockley Watersports - Please check their website for opening times and prices.
Location: Rockley Point, Poole, BH154RW
Telephone Number: 01202 677 272
Sunday - Pub lunch
Round off a fun weekend and set yourself up for the week ahead with a delicious pub lunch. There are so many fantastic places to choose from when it comes to a traditional Sunday roast, but we have a soft spot for Guildhall Tavern (read our full review of their Sunday Lunch experience here).
Details: Guildhall Tavern - Please check their website for opening times and prices.
Location: 15 Market Street, Poole, Dorset, BH151NB
Telephone Number: 01202671717