The Blue Pool

About

The Blue Pool is a unique attraction in the Isle of Purbeck.

A chance to escape the outside world and enjoy walks around a magical Pool famous for its ever changing colours. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracts light in different ways, producing a spectrum of colour - sometimes green, sometimes turquoise.

Sandy paths lead up steps to views of the Purbeck Hills or down steps to the waters edge. The Pool is surrounded by 25 acres of heath, woodland and gorse interlaced with sandy paths that seem to take you to another world. The Green Route includes steps up to views of the Purbeck Hills or down to the edge of the Pool. The Red Route around the Pool is for the less energetic and is suitable for prams/pushchairs.

Children can enjoy the Trails around the red route looking for Magic Fairy Doors, or spotting the model squirrels in the trees (parents get involved too!), when they have completed their hunt form they can collect a certificate from the Teahouse.

There are benches all around the pool for people to just sit and rest, or to contemplate the ever-changing colour of the water while the children enjoy exploring the play areas.

The Blue Pool is also home to the Wareham Bears - a collection of 200+ miniature dressed bears set within their own house, stables and other environments.

There is also a Giftshop, Museum and Plant Centre.

The vintage style Tea House offers morning coffee, delicious lunches and cream teas with homemade scones which can be enjoyed outside on the terrace in the sun over looking the Blue Pool or inside the Teahouse beside the Fireplace. A selection of Purbeck ice creams and a range of organic drinks is also on offer. The imaginative menu is locally sourced wherever possible and caters for most dietary needs including gluten free and dairy free products.

Opening Times

2019 Opening (1 March 2019 - 30 November 2019)

* The grounds open daily from 9.30am - closing times vary. Shop, Tea House, Museum and Wareham Bears open 14 April to end of October.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
2019 Adult price	£7.00 per ticket
2019 Seniors/Concs price	£6.00 per ticket
Child under 16 years	Free

Season Ticket available from March 2019.

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 551408

TripAdvisor

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous 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

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.