As soon as you’ve booked your ferry travel to Poole or Portsmouth, it’s time to start planning your time during your holiday or short break.
Get inspired by all the things there are to do in the UK, whether it’s tucking into the classic fish and chips or exploring the famous Jurassic Coast. So, choose from one of the categories below on things to do in the UK – from shopping to must-see attractions and start planning how you’ll spend time while you’re there.
Top things to do in the UK
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Explore Poole Harbour
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Wander around Corfe Castle
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Say hello to the locals at Monkey World
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Serious shopping in Gunwharf Quays or Southsea
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Go back in time at the Historic Dockyard
Get your calendar ready! Browse upcoming events in the UK and discover a variety of things to do.
Local eats in the UK are not to be missed. Fresh food to tuck into and full of character pubs are waiting for you.
Big shopping malls and designer outlets are within driving distance from Poole and Portsmouth.
Get in tune with the local culture or pay a visit to the New Forest. Find out more about UK attractions.
Go on a camping trip in the UK or go on a cycling adventure deep into the countryside.
Book your ferry travel early for our best fares, then give some thought to where you’d like to stay in the UK.