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Hamworthy
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Strip of sand with promenade fringed by beach huts, very popular with locals and a base for windsurfing, sailing and kitesurfing, with several wind-surfing and sailing schools in the area.
Best features: Attractive harbourside park set in 26 acres with panoramic views of Poole Harbour and its islands and the Purbeck Hills in the background, established gardens with Mediterranean shrubs and planting.
Local facilities and shops: The Hamworthy Bay Cafe, shops on nearby Blandford Road, reasonably near Yachtsman Pub in Lake Road.
Great for the kids? Has Pooles only childrens paddling pool, with water feature along with a large grassed area and a playground suitable for three-to 12-year-olds and a tennis court.
How far are the loos? There are loos for men and women in the park.
Parking: Adjacent free parking for 40 cars, also parking on the road.
Public transport: Train station at Hamworthy. Wilts and Dorset buses from Poole to Ashmore Avenue, five-minute walk to the beach.
Service 154 approximately every hour Monday to Saturday or service 91, 92, 93, 94, 142 or 143 eight buses an hour Monday to Saturday, every half hour on Sundays.
How about pets? Dogs allowed on the beach all year round.
Other points of interest: Home to an outdoor education centre where thousands of children learn sailing and boating skills in the shallow waters of the bay.
Fancy that! Guarded by the Friends of Hamworthy Park who raise money to improve facilities.
Wet weather options
The Lighthouse
Pooles refurbished arts centre opposite Poole bus station has a cafe, bar, cinema, concert halls and gallery. Various plays throughout the year.
Tel: 01202 685222.
Dolphin Shopping Centre
Next door to Poole bus station. More than 100 shops all undercover and including the central library, sports centre and cafes and with parking attached. Open all week.
Where is it? At Hamworthy Park off Lulworth Avenue, just over half a mile from Poole Quay.
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For any queries regarding Beach Guide '05, please contact Nick Rowe.
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