POOLE PARK
www.friendsofpoolepark.co.uk 01202 261303
Poole Park - Just a short walk east from the property ( and under the Railway by underpass !) you'll discover a haven of peace and rare beauty, much loved by visitors and local people for over 100 years.
The park with its 55 acre lake has a number of attractions to suit all ages:
- Boating
www.poolepark.com- Electric Kid Go Karts
- Crazy Golf
- Putting Green
- Tennis Courts (public)
- Children's Play Area (Gus Gorillas)
- Ice Skating Rink at Central Park
www.centralparkpoole.co.uk/ice-skating.php- Bowling Green
- Cricket Ground
Gus Gorilla's Jungle Playground - at Central Park
www.gusgorillas.co.uk Tel : 01202 717197
An indoor adventureland for kids up to 12 yrs old*. With huge ball pool & slides it's sure to bring a smile to your kids face. (*Height restrictions apply).
Mezza Luna Restaurant
www.mezza-luna.co.uk Tel : 01202 742842
and Central Park
www.centralparkpoole.co.uk Tel : 01202 742842
Fully licensed Cafe , open all day serving full meals and snacks.
Poole Park Railway Tel : 07947 846262
Delighting young and old for nearly 60 yrs on its half mile trip around the wildfowl lake. Ride behind the steam type train in covered carriages.
Watch out for Duncan the Dolphin & Persil the Mermaid as well as ducks, swans and fish.
Open every day, weather permitting.
Boating - Rockley Watersports
www.poolepark.com Tel : 01202 666479
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
- Sailing and Windsurfing
- Kayaks/pedalos/rowing boats
- Dragon Boating
- Taster Sessions
- Multi-activity holiday camps
- Club Membership options
HAMWORTHY PARK
http://www.familyholidaysouthwest.co.uk/main/en/att-provider-17520.htmljust over half mile from the Quay and a short drive from the property in a westerley direction, offers panoramic views of Poole Harbour. The park has a sandy beach with promenade; large grassed area; established gardens; a large Paddling Pool; excellent playground facilities suitable for children up to 12 years ( over 12's play area under construction) ; adjacent free car parking; Bay Cafe (open all year round) tel: 01202 668776
Access to this part of Poole is via the Lifting Bridge - try to avoid the "lift times" !!!!
Poole Harbour Commissioners. Poole Lifting Bridge. The bridge will open:-. 0730. 0930; 1030; 1230; 1430; 1630; 1830; 2130 ...
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