Poole

Poole has served as a trading port on the Dorset coast since the Middle Ages. Set beside Poole Harbour, the town faces one of England’s largest natural harbours, a broad, sheltered expanse opening towards the English Channel. Its waterfront still reflects a maritime economy shaped by fishing, cargo and ferry traffic, while the Old Town’s lanes lead to Poole Quay. Brownsea Island, within the harbour, is closely associated with the first experimental Scout camp held by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. On the eastern side, the Sandbanks peninsula separates the harbour from the open sea and connects Poole with the Bournemouth coastline. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Poole and Dorset.

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