Free things to do in Poole

5 free-entry places in and around Poole, Dorset. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.

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Poole Park

A Victorian park wrapped around a saltwater lagoon, with the miniature railway, swan pedalos, play areas and open lawns.

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Poole Park

Poole, Dorset

A Victorian park wrapped around a saltwater lagoon, with the miniature railway, swan pedalos, play areas and open lawns.

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Free on-park parking (2hr) plus overflow at Whitecliff

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Waterfront

Poole Quay

A working quayside on the world's second-largest natural harbour — watch the boats, walk to the old town, and catch summer fireworks.

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Poole Quay

Poole, Dorset

A working quayside on the world's second-largest natural harbour — watch the boats, walk to the old town, and catch summer fireworks.

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Quay-side car parks from £1.80/hr

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Upton Country Park

140 acres of parkland, walled gardens and shoreline on Holes Bay, with waymarked trails and a Grade II listed house at its heart.

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Upton Country Park

Poole, Dorset

140 acres of parkland, walled gardens and shoreline on Holes Bay, with waymarked trails and a Grade II listed house at its heart.

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Pay-and-display £1.50/hr (free for 30 min)

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Beach

Sandbanks Beach

One of the UK's most famous beaches — fine pale sand, calm water and the Studland chain-ferry at the far end of the spit.

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Sandbanks Beach

Poole, Dorset

One of the UK's most famous beaches — fine pale sand, calm water and the Studland chain-ferry at the far end of the spit.

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Sandbanks car park is pricey: ~£3.20/hr in peak season

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Hamworthy Park & Lake

Sheltered park with a tidal lake, play areas and views across to Brownsea Island — free entry and good for a calm afternoon.

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Hamworthy Park & Lake

Poole, Dorset

Sheltered park with a tidal lake, play areas and views across to Brownsea Island — free entry and good for a calm afternoon.

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Free on-street near Blandford Road

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