Maritime Facilities
Port of Poole services ferry passengers and and cargo handling operations to France and the Channel Islands.
Royal Marines Base Poole (RM Poole) is a British naval base located on the Poole Harbour and is the centre for Special Boat Service activities.
Cobbs Quay/Harbourside – Cobb’s Quay Marina at Hamworthy in Holes Bay lies in Poole Harbour, the world’s second largest natural harbour. It has a lively, seafaring atmosphere, and with 1130 berths it’s a favourite with yachtsmen and motor cruisers alike.
Lake Yard Located in Hamworthy on the north western edge of Poole Harbour. Lake Yard has a lot to offer a keen yachtsman, with a marina dock, boatyard, club house and restaurant. Close to the mouth of the River Frome and with the Sandbanks peninsula in the background, the marina looks out across all five of the harbour’s islands. It is indeed that special place you’ve been waiting to discover.
Leisure
Rockley Park is a holiday-park, located next to Ham Common nature reserve to the west of Hamworthy, with stunning long strolls around the nature reserve and harbour. The adjoining beach has beautiful coastal views, lovely blue lake scenery and a natural woodland to explore. Rockley Park also offers an array of leisure facilities including; two heated swimming pools, an outdoor flume and climbing wall for the children to play.
Eating Out
The Yachtsman Pub – A family friendly pub located in the village of Hamworthy on the edge of Poole. This a friendly, quality English village pub that loves dogs. Come Summertime there is a large open garden to enjoy with outside seating. Come the colder months there is a roaring log fire, flagstone floors and oak beams for that cosy and warm atmospheric setting.
Transport Links
Hamworthy railway station offers a twice hourly service to London Waterloo on the South West Main Line. The Poole and Twin sails bridges connects the suburb with Poole town centre. International Flights to Europe from Bournemouth Airport and access to France and The Channel Islands from Port of Poole. Local buses also offer easy access into Poole & Bournemouth