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Poole Attractions for Children (Poole, Dorset, England)



Some of the attractions in Poole are very children friendly, including many of Poole's museums, galleries and exhibitions. There are also numerous family attractions in Poole that are quite varied, ranging from water parks with enormous slides, to zoos and play centres for the younger children. On sunny days, Poole's beaches and parks provide a good place for children to play and many are particularly suitable for children in Poole, with attractions including playground areas.

There are countless family attractions suitable for children are in the centre of Poole and these tourist attractions include Poole Park, which has a boating lake, a miniature railway and a jungle playground area.




Poole Children's Attractions: Poole Tower Park Leisure Complex - Mannings Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY, England
Tel: +44 (0)1202 722917
The enormous Tower Park Leisure Complex is located on the outskirts of Poole and is a popular attraction for children and families in this area of Poole. This Poole leisure centre is the largest entertainment complex on the south coast and features a wide range of attractions and activities for both children and adults.

Attractions at Poole's Tower Park Leisure Complex include a 10-screen UCI cinema, the Poole Splashdown - with shallow pools and water slides, a huge tenpin bowling alley centre, bingo, numerous restaurants, bars and cafés, fastfood outlets, amusements featuring the latest arcade games, ice skating, games, and nearby there is also a large supermarket.
Children's attraction open: daily
Children's attraction admission: charge for attractions, discounts available for children
 
Poole Children's Attractions: Bournemouth Oceanarium - Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA, England
Tel: +44 (0)1202 311 993
The Bournemouth Oceanarium is situated on Bournemouth's seafront on the West Beach promenade, nearby Poole. This is one of Bournemouth and Poole's most popular attractions for children and features many well-stocked aquariums and huge tanks. Attractions at the Bournemouth Oceanarium include large sharks, an underwater viewing tunnel, enormous sea turtles, colourful marine fish, coral reef areas, crabs, lobsters, tropical fish, giant catfish, feeding displays and talks, plasma screen documentaries and a number of interesting exhibits. Other attractions at the Bournemouth Oceanarium include a café and a large gift shop.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, students and children

Poole Children's Attractions: Paultons Park - Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL, England
Tel: +44 (0)2380 814455
Paultons Park is located 52 km / 32 miles from central Poole and is easy to reach by car. This family leisure park has over 50 attractions for both adults and children of all ages. Attractions include many slow and fast rides, exotic birds, replica dinosaurs, museums with interactive exhibits, animated shows for children, stunning gardens, and play areas for children. The rides at Paultons Park, nearby Poole, include a log flume, an astroglide, a wave runner, an exciting rollercoaster and a teacup ride. There is also a 'Tiny Tots Town' for younger children and an enchanting 'Magic Forest' area. Other attractions include a large gift shop, a café and parking.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 18:30 (weekends only during November and December, closing earlier)
Children's attraction admission: charge for attractions, discounts available for children

Poole Children's Attractions: Alison in Wonderland Family Park - Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA, England
Tel: +44 (0)1202 483444
The Alison in Wonderland Family Park is a children's park, aimed at families with younger children, and is situated close to Poole. Inspired by Lewis Carroll's famous story 'Alice the Wonderland', this theme-park includes many attractions for children, such as jumping bean trampolines, junior go-karts, a large astroslide, a runaway train, a teacup ride, flying elephants and an indoor play area, with soft toys for young children. Other attractions include one of Europe's largest hedge mazes, a restaurant, picnic areas, a gift shop selling a range of Alice in Wonderland souvenirs, and storytelling on the lawn, with a large cast of colourful actors.
Children's attraction open: April to mid-September, daily - 10:00 to 18:00, mid-September to October, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Children's attraction admission: charge for attractions, children under three years old are free

Other attractions for children nearby Poole include:

• Abbotsbury Swannery - New Barn Road Abbotsbury, Weymouth, DT3 4JT, England
• The Blue Pool and Tea House - Furzebrook Road, Wareham, BH20 5AT, England
• Blue Reef Aquarium - Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3PB, England
• Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm - Beacon House, Amesbury Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0EW, England
• Church Knowle Animal Sanctuary - Margaret Green Foundation Trust Head Office, Church Knowle, Wareham, BH20 5NQ, England
• Farmer Giles Farm - Teffont, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5QY, England
• Farmer Palmer's Farm Park - Wareham Road Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU, England
• Finkley Down Farm Park - Finkley Down, Andover, SP11 6NF, England
• Honeybrook Farm - Stanbridge, Wimborne, BH21 4JD, England
• Longdown Activity Farm - Longdown Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 4UH, England
• Marwell Zoological Park - Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH, England
• Monkey World - Longthorns, Wareham, BH20 6HH , England
• New Forest Reptile Centre - A35 Poole Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7DP, England
• The New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park - Deerleap Lane Longdown, Ashurst, SO40 4UH, England
• Putlake - 1 High Street Langton Matravers, near Swanage, BH19 3EU, England
• Smugglers Barn and Children's Farm - New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, England
• UK Llamas - New House Farm Mosterton, Beaminster, DT8 3HE, England
• The Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas - Chard, TA20 4DB, England

 
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