Poole, BH15 1HD
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Thistle Poole
Poole is a friendly, easy-going seaside town, with its traditional Quay still very much at its heart. And that’s where you’ll find Thistle Poole Hotel, offering superb views over one of the world’s largest natural harbours, Brownsea Island and the Purbeck hills beyond.
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If you are looking for a top quality seaside hotel in the South, Thistle Poole would be your first choice! The Hotel features 70 bedrooms and two meeting rooms and from most of them, Poole Harbour provides wonderful, ever-changing views, making it a tranquil, yet productive setting for business meetings and corporate special events. Thistle Poole's largest function room seats up to 180 people theatre style, large enough to be a popular party and wedding venue in the Poole area.
Poole boasts one of the world’s largest natural harbours. Dotted with islands, including Brownsea, famous as the birthplace of the Scouting movement, it’s perfect for water sports and a haven for wildlife. Away from the millionaires’ playground of the Sandbanks Peninsula, Poole itself is a friendly, easy-going town, with its traditional Quay still very much at its heart. And that’s where you’ll find our Poole hotel.
Poole is a seaside town, so parking is at a premium; happily, we have ample on-site parking available for a small additional charge. And while sailors are spoiled for choice, there’s a wealth of things to do in Poole if you prefer to stay on dry land, with numerous beaches and the Purbeck Hills waiting to be discovered.
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Half Term Offers
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Winter Shopping Breaks
Fancy going to the seaside and do some shopping? Why not combine the two and stay at Thistle Poole from November to February.
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Today's Weather
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What's on?
The south's largest free water-sports festival returns once again to Sandbanks beach in Poole. Expect the biggest names and the biggest games in action sports to combine for a fun-filled family day which promotes water- and beach-based activities.
Thousands flock to Poole Quay on Thursdays during the summer months to enjoy the cool breeze, live music, street entertainment and barbecues. To top it all off, there's a fireworks finale at dusk.
In the same vein as its sister event, Summer Breeze on the Quay, Summer Breeze on the Beach presents a host of free entertainment at Sandbanks Beach, every Thursday during the month of August. Each evening ends with a fireworks display.
The seaside town of Poole celebrates Guy Fawkes night with an impressive pyrotechnic display over the waters of the Quay. Live bands and street entertainers keep the crowd amused before the grand firework finale.
The ten acres of gardens at Compton Acres sit in splendour, with an impressive view of Poole Harbour. They are the brainchild of Thomas William Simpson, who had a vision of creating a garden made up of separate areas, each illustrating a particular style from around the world.