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The Blue Pool

Furzebrook
WAREHAM
Dorset
BH20 5AR

Awards

  • Visit BritainWe're Good to Go We're Good to Go 2020

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The Blue Pool in Dorset
  • The Blue Pool in Dorset
  • The Blue Pool, Furzebrook near Wareham
  • The Blue Pool, Furzebrook near Wareham
  • The Blue Pool, Furzebrook near Wareham
  • Map of the Blue Pool grounds

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 551408

Opening Times

Open 18th-20th September 2020 then closed until further notice. (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020)

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
2020 Adult price£5.00 per ticket
2020 Seniors/Concs price£4.00 per ticket
Child under 16 yearsFree

Season Tickets available from March 2020.

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 551408

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousLoo of the Year Loo of the Year 2018

Facilities

Other

  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • Guide Dogs Permitted - On leads at all times
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Plant Sales

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Tea House: Open from 14th April to 31st October.
  • Picnic Site

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children - outdoor play area

COVID-19 Response

  • Clear signage
  • Contactless payment possible
  • COVID-19 measures in place
  • COVID-19 risk assessment completed
  • Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
  • Hygiene screens in place
  • One way system
  • Open now
  • Outside seating
  • Socially distanced spaced seating

Establishment Features

  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Cater for groups - Essential to book. School parties, morning only to obtain reduction
  • Conference facilities
  • Dogs Accepted - On leads at all times.
  • Event venue
  • Toilets - Loo of the Year Award since 1995.

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 3 hours
  • In countryside
  • Max group size - 150
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route - Number 30 or 40 (Blue Pool Lane bus stop)
  • Parking (free) - for cars and coaches

Payment Methods

  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 10
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates - By prior arrangement
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch printed material - menu available in dutch

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Packed lunches available
  • Wi-fi available

Access Information

PARKING

Parking is provided for visitors
Parking on site
Within about 50 metres of the attraction
Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:
With a ramp
With steps and no ramp

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Ramp to the main entrance
Handrail by the ramp
Steps to the main entrance
Handrail by the steps
There are 3 steps to the main entrance

TICKET / INFORMATION / GIFT SHOP [WHERE APPLICABLE]

Information available in alternative formats
OtherLarge Print Menu

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:
Gift shop
Public toilet
Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair
Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
Level access, ramp or lift to dining area

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided
Menus available in large print [i.e.14pt and over]

GENERAL

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility
Wheelchairs provided
Free of charge

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

South of Wareham, signposted from the Stoborough roundabout off the A351. One and a half miles up Furzebrook Road, Blue Pool is on the left hand side.

Public Transport Directions

By Bus: Bus numbers 30 or 40 stop at the end of our exit road. It is then a short walk (approx 10 minutes) to the entrance gate.

Journey Planning: To plan your journey by public transport contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2019, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 551408

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