Twin Sails Bridge, Poole

Name: Twin Sails Bridge
Address: Poole, United Kingdom

#35 among attractions in Poole

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The Twin Sails Bridge is a double leaved bascule bridge in Poole, Dorset, England. The bridge provides a second road link from Poole Town Centre to Hamworthy. The intention is that the bridge will allow development of four major sites, two in Poole Town Centre and two in Hamworthy, including the old power station, which was closed in 1988. ()

Coordinates: 50°42'55"N, 1°59'35"W

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Twin Sails Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dolphin Shopping Centre, Statue of Robert Baden-Powell, Baiter Park, St James' Church.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole
15 min walk • The Dolphin Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Poole, Dorset, England, formerly known as the Arndale Centre. The shopping centre adjoins Poole Bus Station.
0.4 miSE
Memorial
Statue of Robert Baden-Powell, Poole
10 min walk • A statue of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting, is installed on the Quay in Poole harbour, Dorset on the south coast of England. The statue, erected in 2008, is a life-size bronze of Robert Baden-Powell by sculptor David Annand.
1 miE
Park
Baiter Park, Poole
26 min walk • Baiter Park is a waterfront area of Poole, Dorset. Baiter Park is part of Harbourside Park along with Whitecliff Park. The park is bordered to the north by Labrador Drive and Catalina Drive and to the south by the edge of Poole Harbour and Parkstone Bay.
~1030 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St James' Church, Poole
5 min walk • St James is a Church of England parish church in Poole on the south coast of England, in the ceremonial county of Dorset. The church is located in the historic quarter of the town, near Poole Quay.
0.4 miSE
Harbor
Port of Poole, Poole
12 min walk • The Port of Poole is a cross channel port on Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, South West England. Along with Weymouth Harbour, Poole has the other major Channel Port in Dorset.
0.4 miE
Church
Poole Methodist Church, Poole
12 min walk • Poole Methodist Church is a nineteenth-century Methodist church on Poole High Street in Dorset, England. An extension to the church was nominated for the 2016 Carbuncle Cup for "the ugliest building in the United Kingdom completed in the last 12 months".
~1390 ftSE
History museum, Museum
Poole Museum, Poole
7 min walk • Poole Museum is a local history museum situated on the Lower High Street in the Old Town area of Poole, Dorset, and is part of the Borough of Poole Museum Service.
0.7 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Lighthouse, Poole
19 min walk • Lighthouse is an arts centre in Poole, Dorset, England. According to Arts Council England it is the largest arts centre in the United Kingdom outside London.
~1020 ftS
Bridge
Poole Bridge, Poole
5 min walk • Poole Bridge is a bascule bridge in Poole, Dorset, England. Constructed in 1927, the bridge provides a road link across a busy boating channel.
1.1 miE
Park
Poole Park, Poole
30 min walk • Poole Park is an urban park adjacent to Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, England. The park was opened during the Victorian era and has remained popular with visitors ever since. It is open all year round and hosts a number of events.
~1310 ftSE
History museum, Museum
Scaplen's Court, Poole
7 min walk • Scaplen's Court is a fifteenth century Grade I listed house in Poole, Dorset, England, adjacent to the Poole Museum. The house is now used as a museum focusing on life in Poole between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries, and includes a Victorian schoolroom and kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Twin Sails Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Poole Lifeboat Station, Poole (5 min walk), Poole Bridge, Poole (5 min walk), St James' Church, Poole (5 min walk), Scaplen's Court, Poole (7 min walk).

How to get to Twin Sails Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Twin Sails Bridge:

Bus

Terrace Row • Lines: 60, 9 (3 min walk)
Dee Way • Lines: 60, 9 (4 min walk)

Train

Poole (13 min walk)
Hamworthy (35 min walk)