Local Amenities & Places to Visit - Westcoast Developments

Local Amenities & Places to Visit

Brownsea Island: a short boat ride from Poole to this idyllic National Trust owned island with its own Peacocks and rare red squirrel population –  great for family days out and picnics
Poole Quay & Marina – public moorings, trendy bars, fine dining restaurants, traditional eateries and old English maritime pubs
Branksome Beach and Chine: spectacular walks through to the award winning Sandbanks beaches
Poole Park: boating lake, tennis courts, bowling greens, children’s indoor and outdoor play areas, swans, geese, picnic areas, restaurants, café and even a small ice rink
Whitecliff: boat moorings, large green expanse for walking/dog walking, ball games, riding bikes, fabulous childrens play park, picnic areas
Evening Hill: uninterrupted views across Sandbanks, Poole and beyond
Salterns Marina: hotel, chandlery, bar, restaurant
North Haven Yacht Club: floating moorings, clubhouse
Haven Hotel: restaurant, superb rooms with balcony views towards Swanage, Studland and The Purbecks
Royal Motor Yacht Club: accommodation, private clubhouse and private slipway
Swanage/Studland/Purbecks/Corfe Castle: traditional village shops, cafes, walking and cycling routes, stunning beaches
Old Harry Rocks: admire and sail around these famous giant rocks emerging from the sea
Parkstone Golf Club: members club, top class greens and fairways
Canford Cliffs Village: shops, cafes, banks, restaurants and deli
Compton Acres Gardens: restaurant, tea rooms, beautiful gardens to admire
New Forest (National Park): walker’s paradise with picnic areas, acres of beautiful protected countryside inhabited by the Forest’s own ponies and huge range of wildlife
Branksome Park Tennis & Bowling Club.