DORSET · POOLE HARBOUR
HOLIDAY HOMES IN POOLE
STATIC CARAVAN AND LODGE HIRE, DIRECT FROM THE OWNER
Golden beaches, a vast harbour and Brownsea Island
BEST BEACHES
- Sandbanks: sand, RNLI lifeguards in summer, Blue Flag and Seaside Award 2026
- Shore Road: sand, RNLI lifeguards in summer, Blue Flag and Seaside Award 2026
- Canford Cliffs: sand, Blue Flag and Seaside Award 2026
- Branksome Chine: sand, RNLI lifeguards in summer
DOGS ON THE BEACH: 2026 SEASON
BCP Council's rules: from 1 May to 30 September dogs are not allowed on Blue Flag or Seaside Award beaches, which in Poole include Sandbanks, Shore Road and Canford Cliffs. Dogs are allowed all year at Branksome Chine (from the west side of Alum Chine to the Branksome Chine beach office), on Sandbanks from the west end of the promenade to Haven Point by the chain ferry, and at Hamworthy beach. From 1 October to 30 April dogs can go on all beaches, on a lead on promenades. Rules can change each year, so check the signs.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
- Brownsea Island (National Trust), home to red squirrels, is a short ferry ride from Poole Quay.
- The Sandbanks chain ferry crosses to Studland in about four minutes, cutting a 25-mile round trip to Swanage.
- Walk or cycle: Poole Quay to Whitecliff is 1.5 miles each way along the harbour shore through Baiter Park, starting at the Sea Music sculpture.
- Poole Quay hosts Tuesday Bike Nights from April to September and Friday Car Nights in July and August.
- Train: Poole station is on the line to Bournemouth, Southampton and London Waterloo.
- Eat: Sandbanks Beach Cafe on the beach, and cafés, restaurants and pubs along Poole Quay.
From local tourist information (bcpcouncil.gov.uk rnli.org rnli.org pooletourism.com pooletourism.com pooletourism.com pooletourism.com keepbritaintidy.org), checked 22 October 2026.
3 HOLIDAY HOMES IN POOLE
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QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
How much does it cost to rent a static caravan in Poole?
Private caravans in Poole on Static Stays run from £320 to £1,200 a week, depending on the season and the caravan. Owners set their own prices and there is no booking fee.
Are dogs allowed on the beach in Poole?
BCP Council's rules: from 1 May to 30 September dogs are not allowed on Blue Flag or Seaside Award beaches, which in Poole include Sandbanks, Shore Road and Canford Cliffs. Dogs are allowed all year at Branksome Chine (from the west side of Alum Chine to the Branksome Chine beach office), on Sandbanks from the west end of the promenade to Haven Point by the chain ferry, and at Hamworthy beach. From 1 October to 30 April dogs can go on all beaches, on a lead on promenades. Rules can change each year, so check the signs.
Which holiday parks in Poole have private caravans to rent?
Rockley Park.
Can I bring my dog to a caravan in Poole?
1 of the 3 caravans here welcome dogs. Use the dogs welcome filter in search.
Do I pay a booking fee?
No. You deal with the owner and pay them direct. Static Stays never takes payment and never adds a fee.
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