Poole’s new guide for coach and group travel is making it easier than ever for visitors to make the most of their time whilst in Poole.
Packed full of top tips for those organising day trips to the town, Poole’s Coach and Group Travel Guide is being launched to industry specialists at Excursions, the leading UK Group and Coach Travel Exhibition this weekend.
With group travel worth over £140million each year in the UK*, Poole is a superb destination for groups with quality days out that inspire including Europe’s largest natural harbour, fascinating history, top attractions, shopping, a bustling Quay and Britain’s best beaches with top tips including:
· Walk along Poole’s working Quayside with its continental style café, bars and restaurants or browse in the many independent shops of Poole’s historic Old Town
· Take a boat trip or cruise around Europe’s largest natural harbour
· Get away from it all with a visit to Brownsea Island, birthplace of Scouting and home to thousands of birds striking a pose – described by Bill Oddie as “the best place for seeing wildlife in Dorset”
· See artists at work at the world famous Poole Pottery with live demonstrations by the Master Potter and rare collectors pieces
· Relax and soak up the harbour scene with the best waterside dining on Poole’s bustling quayside with everything from traditional pubs and the freshest fish and chips to continental style cafes
· Take the Cockle Trail self guided walk around Poole Quay and the Old Town to see more of Poole’s rich merchant past or visit Poole Museum to find out more about the town’s most famous pirate Harry Paye.
· Enjoy a nostalgic trip to Eileen Soper’s Illustrated Worlds where the worlds of Enid Blyton are brought to life – it’s awfully good fun!
· Shop in comfort at the under cover Dolphin Shopping Centre with over one hundred shops, from High Street favourites to bespoke stores such as Beales and Animal
· See the hottest theatre, cinema, concert and comedy at Lighthouse – the largest arts centre outside London.
· Travel the world from Italy to Japan at Compton Acres, the South’s best privately owned gardens.
New this year are the RNLI College Discovery Tours – 90 minutes spent at the home of the RNLI. See behind the scenes and get up close to the cutting edge technology and heroism of the crews and volunteers behind the charity that saves lives at sea every day.
Coach drivers are guaranteed a warm welcome with a drop off point in the heart of the action right on Poole Quay with breath taking views of Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills, offering easy access to all activities and attractions as well as FREE coach parking.
Samantha Bracher, Poole Tourism Marketing Manager, said: “Day visitors are really important and we are working with partners to grow the numbers of people expected in 2012. Poole has a wonderful product with history, harbour cruises, glorious gardens and Poole Pottery proving an irresistible combination for a day out.”
For copies of the guide or information on Poole, visit www.pooletourism.com or call 0845 2345 560.
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