Poole Caravan Holidays and Holiday Parks
Normally when it comes to choosing a holiday resort by the sea, you have to decide between a large town with all of the trappings of urban life or a rural resort perfect for relaxing at but when it comes to a holiday in Poole, you really get the best of both worlds.
The town sits on the northern shore of Poole Bay, a natural bay that features a large island (Brownsea Island) and a couple of National nature Reserves on the south shore.
There is a long history of human settlement in what is modern day Poole with the earliest known dating back to before the Iron Age but from the 12th century on it has been as a port that the town has continued to build upon with the wool trade and it’s links to North America seeing the town prosper in the 18th century.
During the Victorian era the town began to develop a major tourist resort and it has now become one of the most popular resorts on the south coast.
With blue flag beaches and some of the warmest and sunniest weather in the UK coupled with a thriving town and a number of great attractions, it is no wonder that the resort remains popular with tourists.
Poole Holiday Parks
Here are our top 10 caravan holiday parks in Poole.
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Here at CaraHols.co.uk we make booking a holiday on caravan holiday parks in Poole as simply as possible. Simply follow the links on this page for more information on Poole caravan holiday parks or visit the park’s operator direct for up to the minute availability and for the very latest special offers on caravan holidays in Poole on the Dorset coast.
Poole Caravan Holidays
Poole offers a good range of caravan holiday parks including smaller caravan parks ideal to use as a base for exploring to large holiday parks with a big range of activities, facilities and accommodation.
Poole Attractions
There are many attractions in and around the resort of Poole with the majority of those been based in and around the beautiful natural harbour of Poole Bay.
Sitting in the middle of that bay is the idyllic Brownsea Island which is a unique experience as the whole island is a dedicated wildlife reserve that you can only visit by boat.
Owned by the National Trust, the island is great for exploring and for taking in the views not only out to see but also back towards Poole and the Dorset coast.
Just along the coast from the town of Poole itself is the famous millionaires playground of Sandbanks. Home to many of the country’s most expensive houses and home to famous figures from sport, entertainment and business, Sandbanks is also home to beautiful beaches that can be enjoyed by us mere mortals as well as the rich and famous.
One of the south coasts leading gardens is located near to the town with Compton Acres offering a chance to take in beautifully manicured grounds as well as enjoy a bite to eat n a quality tearoom.
There are a number of ferries that operate out of Poole harbour including those heading to Sandbanks and Brownsea Island but you can also take ferries across the English Channel to the continent and to the Channel Islands, so don’t forget your passport for a day out with a difference.
The harbour at Poole is an attraction in it’s self with lots of boats to walk around and look at in the harbour and lots of places to sit and enjoy a drink or bite to eat and take in the often great weather.
Location
Poole is located on the south coast of England in the county of Dorset. Situated to the west of Bournemouth and halfway between Weymouth and Southampton, the town is ideal for exploring the south coast of England.
Transport
Whilst the towns location right on the southern coast of England makes it a long trip to reach for lots of us, the good news is that it is relatively straight forward to reach Poole from all parts of England, Scotland and Wales.
If you are heading down to Poole using your own transport, the town has good links to all parts of the south coast via the A31 to the west and via the M27 to the east. It is just a short and simple drive to Southampton from the town and from there you can link to the Midlands, the North of England, all parts to the East and up to Scotland via the M3.
For those heading to the town from Wales, the A36 links the town with the M5/M4.
If you are relying on public transport it is relatively straight forward to reach the town as well as there are a number of long distance coach services that visit Poole and it also has its own train station.
From Poole train station, there are a number of long distance eservices and local services that link the town to the likes of London and Southampton, from both of those you can connect to all parts of the UK.
From Southampton and Bournemouth there are also ferry services to the Isle of Wight and Southampton airport offers links to many UK airports.
Out and About
There are lots of places within a short drive or train ride that are well worth visiting and that are easy to reach including the cities of Bournemouth and Southampton, which are both a short drive to the east.
Portsmouth is an up and coming tourist town and is just a bit further along the M27.
Weymouth is along the coast to the west as is the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty whilst the New Forest is just to the east of the town.
Holidays in Poole
Here at CaraHols.co.uk we make booking a holiday on caravan holiday parks in Poole as simply as possible. Simply follow the links on this page for more information on Poole caravan holiday parks or visit the park’s operator direct for up to the minute availability and for the very latest special offers on caravan holidays in Poole on the Dorset coast.
Poole is home to lots of caravan holiday parks including those owned and operated by the biggest caravan holiday park companies.