Location: Dorset in United Kingdom
Nearest Airport:
Bournemouth International at 10
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry:
Sandbanks at 1
Miles
Nearest Train:
Poole Ferry Port at 1
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
Poole Train Station at 1
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 1.0
Miles
Car: not necessary
Poole as a whole has Europe’s largest natural harbour with over 150kms of shoreline, five islands & wonderful scenery - making the Flats an ideal base to explore all. Close by are 5kms of award winning sandy beaches – Shell Bay, Studland & Sandbanks – and the world Heritage coastline of Dorset. Baiter & Poole Quay, a short level walk from the flats, has waterside views, al fresco dining & many attractions. Ferries leave daily from Poole to Brownsea, a beautiful 500 acre island with quiet beaches & walks. A sail up the river Frome takes you to the historic market town of Wareham.
For activities, Sandbanks beach (2mins drive from the flats) offers water sports of every kind - parascending, water-skiing, inflatable banana & ringo rides. The safe & shallow waters of Poole Harbour offers windsurfing lessons. Tower park leisure complex has something for everyone whatever the weather – with 10 screen cinema, Quasar 2000 laser battlezone & 11 of the hottest, fastest water rides at splashdo