Title: Canford Cliffs Travel Guide: Best of Canford Cliffs, Poole Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Canford Cliffs](https://expedia.co.uk/Canford-Cliffs-Hotels.d3000012067.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Canford Cliffs](https://expedia.co.uk/Canford-Cliffs-Holiday-Rentals.d3000012067.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Canford Cliffs](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canford-Cliffs.d3000012067.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Canford Cliffs Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Canford-Cliffs.d3000012067.Car-Hire-Guide)[Canford Cliffs Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Canford-Cliffs.d3000012067.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Canford Cliffs Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Compton Acres which includes heritage architecture and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127014-Poole.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Compton Acres](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127026-Poole.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Compton Acres which includes flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127024-Poole.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Compton Acres which includes a pond and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127022-Poole.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Compton Acres which includes a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127012-Poole.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Canford Cliffs Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Canford Cliffs ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/480ca873d67eb5cbf1bd0cebf583dcec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lilliput When in Lilliput, you can plan a visit to Poole Harbour and Compton Acres, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Lilliput.dx960113554800082944) - Top hotels in Canford Cliffs - Top Holiday Rentals in Canford Cliffs ![Sandbanks Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5800000/5791700/5791683/6c629a8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandbanks Hotel 15 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, England £81 5 Oct - 6 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.8/10 Good! (840 reviews) "Loved location. Shame one of windows was damaged and meant visibility was compromised. No aircon in this room. Only one restaurant ( Italian) with same menu for evening meal." Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=5791683&PinnedHotelID=5791683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000012067) ![Haven Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5800000/5791700/5791666/d10ee6e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Haven Hotel 161 Banks Road, Poole, England £104 1 Oct - 2 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Overall, more good than bad. "Nice hotel with great facilities. Outdoor pool is warm and sauna / steam rooms were decent. However, I expected more of a view from a 'premium room' (picture attached). Annoyingly, the leisure centre (roof in picture) made an annoying humming throughout the night. Check-in was probably the fastest ..." Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=5791666&PinnedHotelID=5791666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000012067) ![Grovefield Manor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3542700/3542617/a06d08f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grovefield Manor 18 Pinewood Road, Poole, England £108 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Poole. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Pier are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (208 reviews) "Location of this property is excellent clean and tidy quiet and peaceful." Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=3542617&PinnedHotelID=3542617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000012067) [See all 3,112 properties in Canford Cliffs](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3000012067) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Sandbanks Holiday Home Poole 5 minutes walk to the Beach Sleeps 8/9](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34045200/34045128/af79dbd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandbanks Holiday Home Poole 5 minutes walk to the Beach Sleeps 8/9 Sandbanks, ENG Stay at this holiday home in Poole. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews) "Lovely property in a great location" Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Hotels-Sandbanks-Holiday-Home-Poole-5-Minutes-Walk-To-The-BeachSleeps-89.h34045128.Hotel-Information) ![Cranborne House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118470000/118464900/118464882/c57639ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cranborne House St Paul's Pl, Bournemouth, England Stay at this apartment in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Beach ... 6/10 (3 reviews) "Friendly staff happy to help" Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Hotels-Cranborne-House.h118464882.Hotel-Information) ![The Cliff House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6180000/6175200/6175183/ce714431_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Cliff House Hotel Marine Drive West, Barton-On-Sea, New Milton, England Stay at this 4-star holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (393 reviews) Wonderful stay "Fantastic hotel, brilliant staff, food 5 star, would recommend this venue for everyone who enjoys all of the above." Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-The-Cliff-House-Hotel.h6175183.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Canford Cliffs](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000012067&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Harbour-Poole.d6150277.Attraction) ![Sandbanks Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/88601e3b5080869e3dcec97ff57c1e2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sandbanks Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandbanks. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandbanks-Beach-Poole.d553248634855571724.Attraction) ![Poole Quay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ef14f447cdcd966e4f396ae4918b92cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poole Quay Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Quay-Poole.d553248635930352870.Attraction) ![Brownsea Castle which includes heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126994-Poole.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brownsea Castle Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brownsea-Castle-Poole.d6092125.Attraction) ![Compton Acres which includes a pond and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127022-Poole.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Compton Acres The fine historic gardens of late Victorian mixed style were set up in the early 20th century. Peruse the range of exotic sections remaining today. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Compton-Acres-Poole.d6263629.Attraction) ![Poole Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7e0f5660a81646b453b9255576059b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poole Park After visiting Poole Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Poole. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Park-Poole.d553248621555784728.Attraction) ### Things to do ![E-Bike Day Trip with Lunch to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5187795/59da60d1-a633-4b48-8afe-f84973a505fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### E-Bike Day Trip with Lunch to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle £95 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/e-bike-day-trip-with-lunch-to-harrys-rock-or-corfe-castle.a5187795.activity-details) ![Guided E-Bike Day Trips Dorset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4097836/bc1d5865-7caa-43d8-a07e-b1c734b9ebc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided E-Bike Day Trips Dorset £105 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-e-bike-day-trips-dorset.a4097836.activity-details) ![E-Bike Half-Day Trip to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4447626/d6494aa5-bca6-492f-bc88-dbc20ffe0986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### E-Bike Half-Day Trip to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle £95 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/e-bike-half-day-trip-to-harrys-rock-or-corfe-castle.a4447626.activity-details) ![From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4566303/49192bcd-bf3b-49c5-86cf-5060e6e3dc5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip £39 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-bournemouth-lulworth-cove-and-durdle-door-trip.a4566303.activity-details) ![From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5095212/c95dbc39-af9f-4a54-bd99-04a7b0c13c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-bournemouth-jurassic-coast-isle-of-purbeck-day-tour.a5095212.activity-details) ![Bournemouth Pier: PierZip Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48218040/15cf5b01-f3d1-4fa1-840e-00a94aea2659.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bournemouth Pier: PierZip Entrance Ticket £25 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bournemouth-pier-pierzip-entrance-ticket.a48218040.activity-details) [See all activities in Canford Cliffs](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canford-Cliffs.d3000012067.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Canford Cliffs ![Bournemouth featuring hiking or walking, heritage elements and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/107000/107881-Bournemouth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bournemouth [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth.dx654) ![Brownsea Castle featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126979-Poole.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Poole [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole.dx5659) ![Swanage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1407627833e4dd2942e6fdbb8fec35cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Swanage [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swanage.dx5707) ![Photo by Doug Smith](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/88601e3b5080869e3dcec97ff57c1e2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sandbanks [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandbanks.dx6337080) - Cities near Canford Cliffs - Places of interest [Bournemouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth.dx654)[Poole](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole.dx5659)[Swanage](https://expedia.co.uk/Swanage.dx5707)[Sandbanks](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandbanks.dx6337080) - [Sandbanks Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandbanks-Beach-Poole.d553248634855571724.Attraction) - [Compton Acres](https://expedia.co.uk/Compton-Acres-Poole.d6263629.Attraction) - [Branksome Chine Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Branksome-Chine-Beach-Poole.d553248635978573333.Attraction) - [Branksome Dene Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Branksome-Dene-Beach-England.d553248635978488730.Attraction) - [Sandbanks Ferry Terminal](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandbanks-Ferry-Terminal-Poole.d553248621532491063.Attraction) - [Canford Cliffs Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Canford-Cliffs-Beach-Poole.d553248635978488729.Attraction) - [New Forest National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Forest-National-Park-England.d6046242.Attraction) - [Durdle Door](https://expedia.co.uk/Durdle-Door-Wareham.d6092145.Attraction) - [Poole Harbour](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Harbour-Poole.d6150277.Attraction) - [Bournemouth Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Beach-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6092109.Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Lulworth-Cove-Wareham.d6337125.Attraction) - [Corfe Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Corfe-Castle-Corfe-Castle-Village.d6092133.Attraction) - [Bournemouth International Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-International-Centre-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6169262.Attraction) - [Durdle Door Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Durdle-Door-Beach-Wareham.d553248635978573324.Attraction) - [Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal](https://expedia.co.uk/Yarmouth-Isle-Of-Wight-Ferry-Terminal-Yarmouth.d553248635930541396.Attraction) - [Bournemouth Pier](https://expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Pier-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6150284.Attraction) - [Lymington Pier Ferry Port](https://expedia.co.uk/Lymington-Pier-Ferry-Port-Lymington.d6280589.Attraction) - [Wimborne Minster](https://expedia.co.uk/Wimborne-Minster-Wimborne.d6092129.Attraction) - [Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre](https://expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Pavillion-Theatre-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6270946.Attraction) - [Monkey World Ape Rescue Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Monkey-World-Ape-Rescue-Center-Wareham.d6270949.Attraction) - [Swanage Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Swanage-Beach-Swanage.d6092135.Attraction) - [Bournemouth University](https://expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-University-Bournemouth.d6092111.Attraction) - [Weymouth Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Bay-England.d553248630201299842.Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Lulworth-Cove-Beach-Wareham.d6092143.Attraction) - [Poole Quay](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Quay-Poole.d553248635930352870.Attraction) - [Southbourne Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Southbourne-Beach-Bournemouth.d553248635978488731.Attraction) - [O2 Academy Bournemouth](https://expedia.co.uk/O2-Academy-Bournemouth-Bournemouth.d553248621533023061.Attraction) - [Mudeford Quay](https://expedia.co.uk/Mudeford-Quay-Christchurch.d553248621555744002.Attraction) - [Oceanarium](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanarium-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6263621.Attraction) - [Studland Beach and Nature Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/Studland-Beach-And-Nature-Reserve-Swanage.d553248621532491062.Attraction) - [Boscombe Pier](https://expedia.co.uk/Boscombe-Pier-Bournemouth.d553248621558085442.Attraction)