Poole Museum and Scaplens Court museum
4 High Street
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About Poole Museum and Scaplens Court museum
Explore local heritage at this High Street museum featuring accessible galleries and a historic medieval merchant's house, with family facilities including baby changing and an onsite restaurant.
What's nearby
- The Kings Head next door
- Rope & Anchor next door
- Antelope next door
- St James' Church next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Lovely walk round HolesBay and lovely food in the medicinal garden . Young lad serving was excellent bringing the food out and thoughtfully asking if we needed another plate as we shared. Prompt service a bonus.
· via Google
Newly opened we were treated to an outstanding operatic turn from a local singer. Upstairs in the main room with an art installation to accompany, we listened to songs of the sea for half an hour. What a wonderfully sympathetic restoration. Bursting with interest, new and spick and span. It’s early days but this place is sure to go from strength to strength with the right team behind it. More detail and information needs to be in each room, at the moment there is no interpretation and so much to know! Not everyone wants to speak to someone to find out. Such an incredible job of recreation and traditional craft use has been undertaken - more info about these processes would be amazing too.
· via Google
Delicious lunch sitting outside in the sunshine. Quiche and salad and yummy coffee. The cafe staff were excellent. Really recommend. The building and garden are beautiful. A real gem of a place.
· via Google
Little gem hidden away next to the Museum. The garden was so pretty, & you could sit in a quiet spot & contemplate. The Café had a nice selection of food and drinks , all reasonably priced.
· via Google
Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee, especially the cappuccinos, and freshly baked goods like banana bread and sausage rolls. They also highlight the beautiful physic garden, which provides a lovely setting for outdoor dining. Guests mention the staff are accommodating and friendly, providing excellent service.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 4 High Street, Poole, BH15 1BW Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (88 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Poole