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Known for
Poole Harbour (the second largest natural harbour in the world), Sandbanks (one of the most expensive beaches in the world), Brownsea Island (where Baden-Powell held the first Scout camp in 1907), and a Dorset port of extraordinary natural and social significance
A little history
Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world — only Sydney is larger. Sandbanks peninsula has become notorious for extraordinarily expensive property. Brownsea Island, in the harbour mouth, is where Robert Baden-Powell held the first Scout camp in 1907. The town was a major medieval and Victorian port.
Brownsea Island (NT) is excellent — the Scout camp heritage, the red squirrels and the sea views. Sandbanks beach for the extraordinary property and the beach. Poole Quay for the harbour atmosphere. The Poole Museum is free.
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Poole has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. Sandbanks has upmarket food. The Quay has good seafood. Local Dorset produce throughout.
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Poole is a place in Dorset known for poole Harbour (the second largest natural harbour in the world), Sandbanks (one of the most expensive beaches in the world), Brownsea Island (where Baden-Powell held the first Scout camp in 1907), and a Dorset port of extraordinary natural and social significance. Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world — only Sydney is larger. The population is around 151,000.
Poole has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. Sandbanks has upmarket food. The Quay has good seafood. Local Dorset produce throughout.
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