Poole

Poole Quay ...

A hive of activity, the quay has a long history dating back to Roman times. A few hundred years ago, Poole was one of the countries foremost fishing ports with boats from the town voyaging all the way to the Grand Banks and Newfoundland for cod. As with any sea-port, piracy and smuggling were big business; the town was sacked by the Spanish in 1405 as retribution for the raids of Harry Paye, and in 1747 the Custom House was raided by 60 angry smugglers anxious to reclaim their seized contraband.

Now a little more relaxed, Poole Quay is home to leisure boating and many pubs, some with live music.

From Fisherman's Dock walking west, past the ugly apartment block built on the site of the famous Poole Pottery will bring you to the commercial part. Here you can see live concerts, and every summer Tuesday evening the quay is given over to motor-cycles, thousands of them, vintage to modern, well worth a look!

2011 Event

British Superbike Stars Come to Poole Quay

Motorcycle racing fans, young and old, are in for a treat at Poole Quay Bike Night on Tuesday 6th September when MCE Insurance British Superbike (BSB) Championship contenders, John ‘Hopper’ Hopkins and Jon “JK” Kirkham of Samsung Crescent Racing fame, will be signing autographs and meeting fans.

The Samsung Crescent racing machines will also be on display for fans to get a close look at state-of-the-art racing engineering and there’s an opportunity to win tickets to a race.

Poole-based technology sponsor of the Samsung Crescent Racing British Superbike team, Blue Chip, is hosting the event, bringing racing superstars to the Quay for the fourth consecutive year.

Up to 2,000 motorbike riders from across the south attend the free-of-charge bike nights organised by Poole Tourism at Poole Quay every Tuesday from the first Tuesday in April until the end of September, appreciated by motorcyclists and spectators for their organisation and relaxed atmosphere.

Free of charge
No age restriction
From 6pm

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