Poole, its a beautiful place...... Well that's what the guide books say and I have to agree it really is a beautiful place . For anyone not familiar with the area, Poole is a large town situated on the south coast of England in the county of Dorset. It adjoins the larger town of Bournemouth and is famous for being the second largest natural harbour in the world. Poole is a fishing port and has been developed into a busy commercial port with daily cross channel freight and passenger services. However it has retained its beautiful seascapes and numerous coastal walks, which are claimed to be amongst the best in Britain. The very quaint ...  Read the complete review

There are so many fantastic attractions in Poole, I will concentrate on just one of my favourites - Compton Acres. Compton Acres is made up of themed gardens and my favourite is the Japanese Garden with its coy pond and Japanese sculptures. I would recommend taking a picnic and enjoying the fantastic views of Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills from the gardens. Although, if the weather is poor, there are huts dotted about the gardens which you can picnic in, which is very cozy when it's raining! Alternatively, there is a cafe which I hear is good, although I haven't eaten there. Throughout the December 2008 I visited ...  Read the complete review