Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Poole, United Kingdom

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.6 km
Ascend 40 m
Descend 42 m

Explore Poole in United Kingdom with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.

Activities in Poole

Sight 1: Custom House

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The Custom House is a Grade II* listed building in Poole, Dorset, England. It is a Georgian building located in the oldest part of Poole Quay, and is currently used as a restaurant.

Wikipedia: Custom House, Poole (EN), Website

78 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Poole Museum

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Poole Museum Geni / CC BY-SA 4.0

Poole Museum is a currently closed local history museum situated on the Lower High Street in the Old Town area of Poole, Dorset, and is part of the Borough of Poole Museum Service. Entrance to Poole Museum is free, and the museum is the fifth most visited free attraction in South West England.

Wikipedia: Poole Museum (EN), Website

221 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Saint James Church

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St James is a Church of England parish church in Poole on the south coast of England, in the ceremonial county of Dorset. The church is located in the historic quarter of the town, near Poole Harbour. It is the parish church for the St James sub district of Poole. Today the church is still in use by the local population and has a large playgroup. Lucy Holt is the current minister of the church.

Wikipedia: St James' Church, Poole (EN)

1172 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 4: The Lighthouse

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Lighthouse is an arts centre in Poole, Dorset, England. According to Arts Council England it is the largest arts centre in the United Kingdom outside London.

Wikipedia: Lighthouse (Poole) (EN)

1175 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 5: Poole Park

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Poole ParkRobert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada / CC BY 2.0

Poole Park is an urban park adjacent to Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, England. The park was opened during the Victorian era and has remained popular with visitors ever since. It is open all year round and hosts a number of events.

Wikipedia: Poole Park (EN)

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