10 Reasons Why Poole Is The Best Place To Live In The UK

Estate Agents in Poole, Lovett have recently expanded opening a brand new branch in Parkstone to complement their award-winning office in Bournemouth.

Here are our top 10 reasons why Poole is one of the best places to live in the UK!

1.  The Beach

With 10 miles of award-winning blue flag beaches that stretch from Sandbanks to Hengistbury Head, we can see why the beach at Poole Bay was recently ranked the 5th best in Europe and 20th best in the world by TripAdvisor.

2. The Harbour

Poole Harbour is the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world and is a thriving haven for watersports enthusiasts. The Harbour combines stunning scenery with fantastic coastal walks and access to the picturesque Brownsea Island and Studland Beach.

3. The Habourside Parks

BCP has been awarded 23 Green Flags which recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces. Our favourite parks include Poole Park, which boasts facilities such as tennis courts, bowling green, watersports on the lake, children’s play areas, as well as an activities and fitness trail.

4.  The Transport Links

Poole is well connected with mainline transport links to London Waterloo, International Flights to Europe from Bournemouth Airport and access to France and The Channel Islands from Port of Poole.

5. The Weather

On average, Dorset has 364 more hours of sunshine throughout the year in comparison to the UK average. What more could you ask for?!

6. The Countryside & Surrounding Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Poole is situated between the gorgeous New Forest National Park and The Purbecks on the Jurassic Coast, England’s only natural World Heritage Site.

7. The Thriving Local Businesses & Employment Opportunities

With the likes of Sunseeker, Barclays, Fitness First, LV, JP Morgan and an abundance of independent local businesses based in and around Poole, you will rarely find a shortage of exciting employment opportunities.

8. The Events & Entertainment

Poole plays host to a wide variety of exciting events throughout the calendar year, including; festivals, firework displays, air shows, theatre performances, concerts, exhibitions and sporting fixtures .  You will never be bored!

9. The Food

With its own local fishing fleet and exquisite local produce, Poole is home to a thriving array of award-winning restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars. From bespoke local eateries to celebrity chefs there is plenty on the menu to keep you coming back for more.

10. The Rich History

Poole’s rich history is exhibited in Poole Museum’s galleries which tell the story of the historic maritime town. The museum is situated in the Poole’s Old Town which is home to a wide range of historic buildings, from Georgian Mansion houses to the Grade 1 listed Scaplen’s Court that dates back to the 1300’s.

With all of this and a whole lot more besides we hope you can see why we believe that Poole is the best place to live in the UK.

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