Love Poole

13/10/2026

Sleep under starlit dark skies or relax in a luxury harbour-view apartment. Poole transforms into a peaceful, scenic sanctuary during autumn, offering everything from South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park’s countryside glamping pods near Farmer Palmer's Farm Park to cosy log fires at The Old Thatch.

Find your perfect place to stay at https://www.pooletourism.com/blog/autumn-retreats-your-perfect-overnight-stay-in-poole 🏕️🏡

VisitEngland

21/09/2026

What a brilliant week for our beautiful stretch of the coast! ⚓️✨

The much-anticipated shortlist for the DMB Tourism Awards 2026 has been officially unveiled, and we are absolutely thrilled to see our spectacular Poole and Purbeck partners taking centre stage! 🏆

Our outdoor hospitality and family attractions continue to set the gold standard. We are so incredibly proud of the immaculate South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, who have earned well-deserved finalist spots in two major categories! ⛺️🌳

Also huge congratulations to our other brilliant local finalists making Poole proud, including the Poole Harbour Festival, Hotel du Vin Poole, and Rick Stein Sandbanks.

Just a short trip into the glorious Purbeck countryside, one of our region’s most vital and globally loved partners, Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, Official page, has been rightly shortlisted for Attraction of the Year! 🐒💛

We love how closely our coastal towns work together to create an unrivalled visitor destination. A huge congratulations to our fellow BP Tourism partners across the region who also made the finals, including Christchurch’s Captain's Club Hotel and Spa and The Castle Pantry in Highcliffe, alongside Bournemouth’s Marsham Court Hotel, Holiday Inn, Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, and the brilliant event producers at HSWRK (who host unforgettable nights at Adventure Attractions' Key West Coastal Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier!). 🌊🥂

The warmth, quality, and community spirit of our local visitor economy is what makes our harbour and coastline so unforgettable. Well done to everyone shortlisted! 💙

Read the full story on our website! 👇
🔗 pooletourism.com/news/poole-purbeck-dmb-tourism-awards-finalists-2026

09/09/2026

Not long now til Seafood & Sounds!

🦞🎶 Countdown has begun to the Seafood & Sounds jam-packed festival THIS WEEKEND.

Get ready for an incredible weekend of live music (Poole’s largest music schedule), amazing seafood dishes, over 60 traders (craft, food & gifts), free kids activities, opening parade, fun trail and tours of the town, raffle with incredible prizes, walkabout characters, theatre performances, free open day at Brownsea Island, music workshops, cooking demonstrations at The Dolphin…and so much more.

Taking place across Poole Town…
• The Quay
• Old Town
• High Street
• Falkland Square
• The Dolphin Shopping Centre.

Free programmes are available now from local businesses or on the day.

A fantastic free weekend for all ages. 🤹🏼‍♂️🦀🎶

Kindly sponsored by The Dolphin and Poole BID plus supported by amazing local businesses.

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September.

Organised by brilliant volunteers from the business community.

Let’s go!

seafoodandsounds.co.uk

07/09/2026

The season is flying by! 🍂🏍️

We only have a few more Bike Nights left for 2026! If you haven't made it down to Poole Quay yet this year, now is the time. Join us tomorrow from 5:30pm for great bikes, great company, and a fantastic evening by the quay. Don't miss out before the season wraps up!

Get all the info here: https://www.pooletourism.com/event/bike-nights-on-poole-quay

26/08/2026

🎆 THEY’RE BACK! (AND WITH AN EXTRA DISPLAY!) 🎆

Great news! We are thrilled to announce that the Poole Quay Summer Fireworks will return tomorrow, Thursday 27th August! ⚓✨

Make an evening of it and come down early to enjoy the live music and family entertainment leading up to the spectacular fireworks finale at 10pm.

Plus, to make up for last week, an additional bonus display has been added for next week on Thursday, 3rd September so we can truly end the summer holidays with a bang!

Grab a bite at one of our brilliant waterside pubs and restaurants, soak up the atmosphere, and let’s celebrate the end of summer safely! 🍔🎶

📍 Poole Quay
⏰ Entertainment leading up to the 10pm fireworks

20/08/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: TONIGHT’S POOLE QUAY FIREWORKS CANCELLED ⚠️

Please be aware that tonight’s Poole Quay Summer Fireworks (Thursday 20th August) will not be taking place. BCP Council has made the difficult decision to cancel this week’s events across both Poole and Bournemouth. (You can read their full statement at the end of this post).

We share your disappointment, as the Poole Quay fireworks are a much-loved summer tradition, but protecting our local environment and easing the pressure on our emergency services is the top priority right now.

Poole Quay’s brilliant restaurants, pubs, and historic waterfront remain open for a great evening out! We just ask that everyone stays vigilant and helps us keep our town and surrounding heathlands safe:
🚫 Absolutely no open fires or BBQs
🚭 Dispose of all smoking materials safely

Thank you for your support and understanding! ❤️⚓

Official Statement from BCP Council:
“Following a number of discussions in recent days, a decision has been made to cancel the upcoming fireworks at Poole Quay (20 August) and Bournemouth beach (21 August).
Although patches of rain are forecast for the coming days, there is still a significantly increased risk of wildfires as a result of an excessive period of hot and dry weather.
This increased risk is putting pressure on emergency services across the region.
We’re grateful for the public’s understanding as we all play our part in keeping our communities, open spaces and emergency services safe during these heightened conditions.”

RespectProtectEnjoy

17/08/2026

'Car Nights on Poole Quay' return once again this Friday! It's the 'Minis and Minors' night on 21st August from 06:00 - 09:00 PM - look forward to seeing you there!⁠
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https://www.pooletourism.com/event/car-nights-on-poole-quay
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'Car Nights on Poole Quay' creates a bustling, lively atmosphere that can be enjoyed by owners as they mingle with fellow motoring enthusiasts and spectators who want to catch a glimpse of the line up. All who attend will be spoilt for choice with the Quay’s great selection of continental café bars, traditional pubs and fine dining restaurants.⁠
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https://www.pooletourism.com/event/car-nights-on-poole-quay
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06/08/2026

Head on down to Poole Quay this evening, for the first of the Poole Quay Summer Fireworks 2026! A fabulous night of FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks right on Poole Quay! ⁠
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👀 https://www.pooletourism.com/event/poole-quay-summer-fireworks

30/06/2026

14/06/2026

A fantastic vantage point of the UKOPRA Poole Bay 100 from the East Cliff yesterday! ❤️🏁🌊🚤

📹: Christine Wilson Lockyer