Lilliput Travel Guide
Poole
Popular places to visit
Poole Harbour
Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques.
Sandbanks Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandbanks. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
Poole Quay
Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Brownsea Castle
Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s.
Compton Acres
The fine historic gardens of late Victorian mixed style were set up in the early 20th century. Peruse the range of exotic sections remaining today.
Poole Park
After visiting Poole Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Poole. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Pier: PierZip Entrance Ticket
Bournemouth Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle
Top hotels in Lilliput
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Room was spotless we enjoyed every minute definitely coming back
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Village Hotel Bournemouth
Seamless check in, Very Lovely rooms.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Clean
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Laguna Hotel
Great as always
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Bournemouth by IHG
The staff were very helpful. Service very swift. The breakfasts were very good, despite the serving area being very restricted. The room had been well cleaned.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Staff very nice. Room clean with nise sea view as advertised. Wife is a Blue Badge holder and they reserved a parking space for us. Only gripe is it's supposed to be a 4 star hotel but it didn't have a Smart TV. I brought this up and the receptionist apologised and said they were in the process of ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lilliput
Parkstone
Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas? A visit to Parkstone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Splashdown Waterpark and Tower Park.
Poole Old Town
Visitors to Poole Old Town rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas. You might also want to make some time to see Scaplen’s Court Museum or Poole Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Oakdale
While Oakdale isn't home to many top sights, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts and Poole Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
