Ferries from Poole
Poole Poole is a large English coastal town, borough, port and tourist destination on the shores of the English Channel, in the county of Dorset. It is famous for its large natural harbour, the second largest in the world. Today Poole has a thriving town centre with leading department stores and the smaller shops and boutiques. History The natural harbour was formed around 7000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age. Archaeological evidence indicates that sea levels have risen considerably over the years, so evidence of the earliest settlements is not easy to come by. The earliest artefact found is the Poole Logboat, a piece of oak dating from the 3rd century BC. It is believed that the Roman invasion passed through Poole and it is also thought that there may have been a small Norman settlement here. By the early 15th century, Poole had become Dorset’s Port of the Staple and there were trading links with various other ports in Europe. The town of Poole was thriving by the time of Elizabeth I during the 16th century, when it was given county status, which it kept until the 19th century. By the 18th century, Poole was the main port for trade with North America. What to See & Do in Poole
