Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court Museum and Herb Garden
Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court Museum and Herb Garden
Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court Museum and Herb Garden
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At Poole Museum discover the colourful history of this ancient port town and its people, and learn about the amazing environment of Poole Harbour, on four floors of art, archaeology and social history. The recently extended and re-displayed museum (all year, except Mons in Winter)has a terrace with stunning harbour views, and activities for all. Medieval Scaplen's Court Museum is open Aug and its tranquil herb garden May - Sept afternoons. ALL FREE.
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TJA950
Gillingham, UK1,498 contributions
Sept 2022
There are a lot of interesting exhibits and it is definitely worth a visit. I could not honestly say that it will keep you occupied for hours but with its eclectic content there will be some interest for many. There is no theme as such that you can follow so you will wander around from topic to topic. Like many museums, there is little for young children and I would not expect there to be so I would advise against using it as a rainy day activity for them.
Written 12 September 2022
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exiledblue
Rovellasca, Italy543 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
This free exhibition in above the tourist information is worth half an hour of everyone's time. A little local history spread over 3 floors that can't be found elsewhere.
Written 1 September 2022
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Barry B
Hoddesdon, UK1,417 contributions
Aug 2022
What a brilliant garden, hidden amongst the towns old buildings.
The medicinal approach of the planting and clear labels make it easy to understand how some plants can be used in your own garden
Plenty of seating.
The medicinal approach of the planting and clear labels make it easy to understand how some plants can be used in your own garden
Plenty of seating.
Written 29 August 2022
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Alan Cooper
Weston super Mare, UK58 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Lovely properties, with lots of fascinating and well described exhibits.
Lovely to learn that they have no entry charge too.
Made our day trip to Poole definitely worth it
Lovely to learn that they have no entry charge too.
Made our day trip to Poole definitely worth it
Written 16 August 2022
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w0tcha
Ampthill, UK599 contributions
Jun 2022
Friendly museum close to the harbour that is well worth a short visit. There are exhibits over four floors showing various aspects of the history of Poole from the very earliest times. Not too much information overload but enough to get your interest going in certain areas and make you want to go away and find out more. The staff were friendly and helpful. There is a small gift shop and tourist information desk by the entrance and a cafe on the top floor. There also seemed to be a few activities for kids. There are toilets and a lift to all floors.
Written 28 June 2022
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Cheryl P
26 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Visited Poole on a wet and windy morning, hoping the museum would keep us dry as well as entertained for an hour or so. One of our friends has mobility issues so the lift serving all floors was ideal. Started at the café on the top floor (nice terrace for good weather) and worked our way downstairs. Each floor was packed full of interesting exhibits and plenty of info on Poole's history, with a nice gift shop on the ground floor. Well worth a visit!
Written 16 March 2022
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ADPW62
Thatcham, United Kingdom105 contributions
Feb 2022
Lots of great exhibits, social history and old Poole Pottery.
Accessible to any in a wheelchair as there is a lift to all public floors.
Accessible to any in a wheelchair as there is a lift to all public floors.
Written 11 February 2022
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PETER T
Margate, UK988 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
We were looking around the quayside area and came across this museum so decided to venture in. The staff were very helpful and straight away told us the cafe was shut today. The museum was over 4 floors and very informative for us visiting the town today . It’s surprising what you can learn from these places and it was free warm , you can make a donation after your visit if you like. It’s is well worth the visit to learn the history of the area from the past to present.
Written 24 January 2022
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John W
Croydon, UK48 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Fascinating and very well presented. Do not miss the hidden herb garden! Poole pottery, cafe, archaeology, sea, flying boats, local history
Written 1 October 2021
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Lea
51 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Free admission.
Poole museum has multiple levels of art and historical pieces all with local ties. Very interesting pieces and information boards to read. The cafe has a lovely view of the tiw an harbour. Soya milk available.Toilets available.
Scaplen's Court was a lovely piece of history and features a small but pretty garden.
Great for history lovers.
Poole museum has multiple levels of art and historical pieces all with local ties. Very interesting pieces and information boards to read. The cafe has a lovely view of the tiw an harbour. Soya milk available.Toilets available.
Scaplen's Court was a lovely piece of history and features a small but pretty garden.
Great for history lovers.
Written 30 August 2021
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mike s
Blandford Forum, UK2 contributions
HI can l bring a small dog with us in to the museum ,
where on holiday down here and don't wont to leave him in the car (to hot)
mike
Jules453
Winnipeg, Canada40 contributions
I'm not sure either. It seems though that Poole is dog friendly. A lot of shops have water bowls outside for our canine friends.
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