Ok this was going to be a good place on paper but sadly they forgot to build some of it.. Its…read morebrillant for the cinema and bowling, and few choices of restaurants for all budgets.. Tescos supermarket near by.. There is a bingo gala hall as well as the big splashdown experiene. Sadly the ice rink is no longer there. You are suppose to be able to spend the entire day there, but unless you are going to pay big money this is not possible. Planners would benefit in adding a picnic area and kids playground as there is nothing like that available down there, unless you count the new indoor play area for children but again this costs, and adults also have to pay to go in. Quasar type of game is also available in the same building as play area, but again it is pricey.. Tips I can give for locals and holiday makers is the cinema does hold a juniour empire session where for a pound each adults and children can watch a choice of 2 films, which the cinema choose to show, these can sometimes be very recent ones and our shown only at 10.30am on a sat or a sun..

Tower Park lays on the outskirts of Poole and is a multi functional leisure complex contained…read morewithin its grounds is empire cinemas, bowplex bowling alley, gala bingo hall, splash down water park, la fitness gym, to name a few as well as many restaurants such as KFC Burger king, nandos and TGI Fridays. The site has plenty of parking but in school holidays can get busy. This is a great place if you ant to do one or a couple of the activities that are on offer as all are within walking distance of each other. Alongside them is a Tesco extra superstore and petrol station, its worth a look if in the area, just look for Poole's water tower.(For those who don't know it looks like a large concrete wine glass !!!!) Cheers!!!

I found TK Max during a visit to Poole, after seeing my daughter the other day. I had a wonderful…read moreshopping experience and was pleasantly surprised. I asked the assistant (Lauren) a question and found her to be so helpful and cheerful. I will definitely be going there again and give the store 10 out of 10 for their customer service! Although not a huge store, I thought it was well equipped. Thank you Lauren

Another huge store!…read more This used to be primarily fashion but now does soft furnishing and kitchen ware as well. It loses a point because you have to rummage through the clothes. I hate doing that with a vengeance. Some of the soft furnishings are really lovely, sort of sumptious and decadent. Must visit here more often!

This store sells linens, throws, cushions, fabricstowels etc…read more The quality of the goods seems really good, and they have a wide range of co ordinates. The clour schemes are tasteful and I think the prices are fair. If I was revamping a room, this would be one of my first stops. The staff are helpful with out being invasive. Thing is this is in a complex with other competing stores. But I do think this has a better quality.

Never been in one of their stores before but now I have will defo being going bak again. brillant…read morechoice of items for the home and with very good prices for the items you cant go wrong in buying items from them.

This branch of Lidl gets full of people as it is the only supermarket in a large vicinity…read more You still have to put a pound in the trolleys to free one. Goods are stacked on boxes and this means they don't have high shelves. They do great fruit juices, chocolates, biscuits and coffee, as well as the usual products one shops for. At Christmas I always get Spekelatius and Stollen. num num num! Money is always saved here but take your own bags. In fact take your own bags everywhere.

This is without doubt one of the best value shops you could go to. It is very cheap, with a great…read morevariety of products. A great way of saving money if you are on a budget, and still getting a very good quality of food.

The best time to go to this store is a weekday evening, when they are open until 8pm and it's nice…read moreand quiet. At weekends the till queue can be quite long. This store has a good wide range of clothing and homewares and has recently opened a very good party area in the store, selling balloons, fancy dress etc. There is plenty of free parking outside but at times the car park can get busy and it can be hard to get in and out.

This is a huge store. And I don't like it…read more We arrived in pouring rain, and had to go in one direction to get a trolley and then back to go in. As it was our first time we didn't know the lay out, but that can be a huge adventure when there's some time on your hands, so we just enjoyed the ride. We did decide to have some lunch. This was choas - there was one woman on the till, and everyone ahead of me seemed new to the store and no one knew what to do. The lady on the check out certainly wasn't giving any tips out. It seemed you helped yourself to soup, but had to wait at the til until the lunch of your choice was ready. Choas! Once seated, my daughter's lunch was much too hot, and mine was a mixture of too hot and just warm. oh dear When we were leaving, I asked if someone could help me with my bags to the car. Off they went to find someoneafter almost five minutes I gave up waiting and made three trips in the rain alone.

This store is excellant stocks all the usual food items but also has a variety of gifts, clothes…read moreshoes on offer for children and adults. this store also has a bulit in chemist which is very handy as our local doctors surgery is right near it. This store also has a place where you can sit have a meal or just a quick tea or coffee to relax after your shopping spree. This store also has disabled facilities and has a mother a baby room to.

In 2009, John Lewis announced a new format of "John Lewis at home" stores, the first of which…read moreopened in Poole in October 2009. The "at home" stores are located within pre-existing shopping regions, and focus on Electrical, Home and Technology products. The store in Poole opened on 22 October 2009 at the former Courts site at the Commerce Centre retail park in Branksome. Following the early success of the Poole "at home" store, five further "at homes" opened in 2010/11 in areas outside of the catchment of the traditional John Lewis stores, including Croydon, Tunbridge Wells, Tamworth, Chester and Swindon. Further stores in Newbury and Chichester, West Sussex, opened in Spring 2012, with Ipswich following in November 2012.

Shopping here is a pleasure. Nobody "hassles" you and you are free to stop and study items at…read moreleisure. There are usually staff to hand for advice and assistance. We have always been satisfied with items bought, and on the one occasion a new lighting product failed, it was exchanged with no fuss. J.L is well worth a visit, and there is a good cafe should you need a break.

Anice shop to pop in and get afew bits. nice layout of the shop makes finding what you are looking…read morefor a very easy thing to do. friendly staff, and good opening hours