An English Coastal Gem? Join Me For A Wander Round Poole's Quayside...

I arrived in Poole under the cover of darkness. Boy was I surprised by the harbour here when the sun came up the next morning! A bit of a relaxed wander this one, I hope you enjoy the video :)
Filmed on Thursday 29th August 2024
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I don’t pretend to be a travel expert, but I love what I do and would be honoured if you came along with me. My channel focusses on the wide-eyed wonder and excitement of finding somewhere new, and my genuine reaction to it. You may not get a history lesson in my videos, but who knows, you might pick up some useful travel tips along the way, add a few destinations to your bucket list and hopefully be entertained by what you see. Thanks for watching, it means a lot to me :)
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WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I was born in Glasgow but have lived in Carnoustie, Dalgety Bay, Stonehaven, Edinburgh, Montrose, and further afield (Salamanca, Spain & Devonport, New Zealand)
WHEN DO YOU UPLOAD?
Saturdays at 10am Scottish time. Occasionally a bonus midweek video will pop up (in which case, likely to be Tuesday at 5pm)
WHY IS THERE A DELAY BETWEEN TRIP AND VIDEO APPEARING?
This is both my business model and a result of doing everything myself. Editing takes time and I also like to schedule videos a bit in advance in case of any problems/illness/cancellations etc. Keeping my uploads appearing every Saturday is important to me, so I don’t want anything to get in the way of it. Also, I occasionally need some time off to recover from trips! But more than anything else, it's about budgets. I generally need to film a number of videos on each trip to break even. And each one of these take a while to fall into place on a Saturday morning.
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WHY DON'T YOU SPEND LONGER AT DESTINATIONS?
The usual suspects I'm afraid - time and money! Hotel prices especially these days make my eyes water like a true Scotsman. Also my weekly upload schedule means I need to keep on the move.
WHERE'S ALICJA?
Alicja will feature whenever possible, but she has her own life and a 9-5 job so it can take a while for our schedules to match up. Trust me though, I prefer it when She is there too!
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[@bernadettefarrell8161]

Hi Steve, when you were the Lifeboat headquarters I was waiting for you to look at the modern monument to the men who lost their lives saving others. You did show it on camera as you were going for your lunch. My great great Grandfather is one of the men whose name is written on the monument he lost his life with another man saving the crew of a stricken tea clipper in County Down , Ireland in 1837. The crew were saved but the coastguards My relation were tipped out of the boat as they got in. There was a poem written about their bravery and I visited Poole a couple of years ago on my way to France and stopped off to see the monument. I wished we had longer Poole is fantastic. Thank you for showing what we missed. I have to say the Fish and Chips we got in the harbour were excellent. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you .

[@sheilahammond4260]

I enjoyed this video!😊😊😊

[@sheilahammond4260]

Sorry to hear your g.g.grandfather lost his life whilst saving others! We none of us know just how many of us live by a thread connected to the past and how our ancestors actions resulted in our here & now!😊

[@susanlindarice]

I noticed it!

[@patchso]

Kudos to your great great grandfather! These people are true heroes. Thanks so much for sharing his story with us.

[@fredkemp9735]

Hi Steve Sydney is the largest natural harbour in the world, Poole is the second.

[@williehannon9306]

Steve please don't doubt how wonderful and informative these videos are. Beautifully edited and shot. You have shown us so many unique places. Thank you

[@barryquince8052]

My home town.

[@HadriansWallNZ]

It’s so nice to see a busy working harbour, lots going on and lots to do. 👍

[@SSShieldhall]

Thanks very much for the mention of our historic steamship Steve and we hope to see you onboard next year!

[@Chris2526-n1p]

Brilliant video Steve. You seemed a bit uncertain as to the potential popularity at the end of the video but I think you can rest assured that we'll all love this as much as your other vids. Genuine passion, information, education, the sea and good weather.... You simply can't go wrong when you have those ingredients. Cheers mate.

[@zweispurmopped]

The sweetness and lushness of Southern England is special. A beautiful beautiful bit of world indeed! 🥰🤗

[@Benjamin.Jamin.]

Not all of it! I've worked all along the S Coast, Poole is definitely in my top 5. Much nicer than Bournemouth imho.

[@6360carolyn]

This is just what you do and you do it so well. You might not know what you’re doing but neither do we, so we’re exploring together. I love it. Thanks Steve for another great video.

[@richsmart321]

My home town. Miss it a lot. Still don't know why I moved away. As they say "Poole is Beautiful'

[@richardberesford3993]

One of your best videos. The English Tourist Board must thank you. As a yorkshire man you can view other parts of England. Well done.

[@susanr.562]

I definitely enjoyed seeing what a beautiful and interesting town Poole is! And perfect sunny day to boot!

[@danielchance2217]

Definitely interested inwhat else is around there.

[@pierstheoneandonly]

@@danielchance2217 Not much, to be honest: Brownsea Island, Compton Acres. Rather, I'd go across the mouth of the harbour on the chain ferry at Sandbanks to access Studland, Swanage and Purbeck for dunes, safe beaches, a lingering taste of what seasides used to be, and Hardyesque big countryside respectively.

[@christinew9310]

I’m so glad it was a ‘Blue Poole’ day for you in our home town. It’s easy to take it all for granted until you see it through someone else’s eyes. We’ve been here over thirty years now and I’m so glad you posted this, thank you. And please come back with Alicia, there is so much more to see close by.

[@Elmek38]

Just love the randomness of what you just might find in your random walk around videos!

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

I've never heard Poole described as a city before. It's definitely just a town.

[@CherylSteele-rt8dj]

Fabulous film. 👌 Thank you. 🎉

[@jennywalsh479]

Poole looks like a great and interesting place to visit. Enjoyed your video.

[@philipedwards9038]

Believe me it's not. The harbour where Steve visited is pretty nice but it's a long way from the grim town centre. Unless you like ugly office blocks built on the seventies 😂

[@pierstheoneandonly]

@@philipedwards9038 Yes, there's also a tendency to eulogise if it's a sunny day. As an ex-local (New Forest), Bournemouth, Poole, Sandbanks, Swanage and Lulworth were regular family day trips. But it's sad to realise that these places (certainly the first two) have been subject to the 'modern blight'; this affirmed in various vids on here. Correlative to their newest mission which the RNLI seemed a little shy about, you really wouldn't want to walk around there at night, especially as a lone female.

[@Ship-19]

@@pierstheoneandonlyI was there pre-pandemic and the waterfront in the summer was very busy with paddlers of all kinds. Everything was very busy on a Saturday

[@stephenpike9939]

Hi, steve, thanks for video shot of my shop with the Airlines/boats models in west quay road. Very kind .appreciated

[@anthonypaterson7066]

Hi Steve. That vid is the best advert for Poole ever. You have to go back with Alicia. Safe long journey home.

[@capodicasa4038]

We had lots of holidays there when I was a kid - a scary number of decades ago. We stayed in Rockley Sands caravan park (now Haven). We used to watch the local kids jumping into the water in the harbour. And Sandbanks was our favourite beach. The houses didn't cost millions back then and had rickety wooden steps down to the sand. I always thought it would be fantastic to live in one. I loved the small marina near the caravan site. Years later, with my own family, we lived on a harbour in the Netherlands and I became the harbour master. Mum collected china from Poole Pottery on the Quay every year - I've still got a set. Really enjoyed your visit!

[@valeriebrown6079]

You are describing my childhood holidays, including beach picnics at Sandbanks.

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

Poole harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world, behind Sydney harbour.

[@tsr207]

An extremely fascinating walk around a pleasant area of Dorset. Professional as ever, Steve guides with an easy style and injects a high level of enthusiasm and his obvious enjoyment is apparent !.

[@howardjones6582]

Nice to see SS SHIELDHALL she was an effluent carrier . Hope they cleaned the tanks LOL . Another good show Steve thanks .

[@paulbaker654]

Indeed, She used to carry sewage from Southampton out into the Channel. Now berthed in Southampton Docks and run and maintained by an enthusiastic group.

[@howardjones6582]

@@paulbaker654Yes Paul these days the water company's cut out the middle man and just dump it direct .lol .

[@cheriouellette7956]

I have not commented on your vlog for a long while but I just had to today. I so enjoy waking up and having my morning coffee with a surprise video from you. Always just the perfect time to spend some time learning and exploring. You are such a treasure and I look forward to everything you put out there. Have the best week and see you soon!!! P.S. your content works very well for me. I live near the Rockies of Alberta, Canada and anything you share is exciting to me as I have never been to the Europe especially the U.K.

[@jstanders6973]

Lovely video Steve, thank you. Dealing with poorly Mam 81yrs old and calming my soul with your videos.. ❤

[@maggietaylor9475]

❤❤

[@AndreaDE-ep1iq]

So glad you kept the camera rolling in Poole Steve. Lovely city. The harbour with all the beautiful ships is a dream. And the pubs looked very, very inviting!! Thank you for spoiling us with this wonderful video!

[@andrearoberts3416]

Lovely video really enjoyed never seen Poole before. What a beautiful place, please go back and do another in Poole but take Alicja with you, you are great together❤

[@bcandyman15]

Lovely to see Shieldhall. Yes please do come and visit us (all volunteer crew) and sail the Solent with Steam. Next year will be our 70th Anniversary!

[@suzannebell51]

A lovely bonus video - Poole looks really beautiful, I enjoyed your wander through the harbour

[@strollingthroughparadise353]

I like so much when you just wander around a place. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. Great to watch where you go! And your commentary is great to listen to as well!

[@dlittlester]

"That's what I do". And you do it well, my friend. Thanks for the videos!

[@gallovidian2151]

Poole Quay is vastly improved since I was there last (I lived in Dorset for many years) - vibrant and colourful, lots going on. The only time I've seen a water spout was over Holes Bay. I like your natural enthusiasm that comes over well with your narration :)

[@dennismatthews6660]

Your enthusiasm for your work makes your videos so interesting. Only a walking tour can capture a city.

[@CookieStringfellow]

I totally enjoyed this one. The huge boats were nice to look at, also. Thank you!

[@quentinhordle925]

Steve, welcome and glad you enjoyed your visit to my hometown, born, bred and living in Poole, its interesting to see a Scotsman's view of our port. You'd obviously heard of our "New" bridge saga, whilst the old one continues (with regular maintenance). Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your visit to our town (P.S. town not city!). Please come back again in the future. Maybe on your next visit you can spend a bit longer in the old town, and even try a pint in each of the pubs on the Quay, a great experience. I'm not so sure the trip from Poole back to Scotland will be as pleasant as your walk around our town. Remember you did get to see the "Twin sails bridge" actually open!!

[@pamconboy4315]

Thanks for this one. The picture of the Waverly brought back childhood memories for sure (I’m 78). I grew up in Swanage and spent many, many hours on Swanage pier and was allowed to assist is tying off and casting off the Embassy and the Monarch…, good times for sure

[@BiGGolfTour]

Ah! my home town!.. beautiful Poole.. the old town is just stunning!

[@mesajom]

Imlived just outside Poole as a kid, beautiful place. Really enjoyed this video

[@iangallaugher3468]

Thanks for another lovely little video.

[@itsonlyme4759]

I have lived in Poole for my entire life and I have to admit that your video made me very proud of my home town. The video has given me a whole new appreciation of Poole and for that I want to thank you ❤

[@bethiakittify]

Excellent video, Steve! More like this please... 🎉

[@houndrobbo]

Did not expect one of my favourite channels to feature my little hometown, seeing Steve doing one of his trademark wanders around such familiar sights was a pleasant surprise.

[@johntaggart1176]

Poole is a really gorgeous place, and steeped in maritime history, the pubs look great as does the weather. Excellent tour of Poole Steve, thank you.

[@jankozek7475]

Lived there for a few years, was nice to see the place again - hasn't changed much. Thanks for the video!

[@leslieelizabeth219]

Really enjoyed this. Never been to Poole but have been to Portsmouth. I love the South Coast of England. Brought back many memories. Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺

[@stevendeacy7399]

Thankyou for walking around Poole , I have lived here for 35 years and it keeps changing , and I have missed this new gem of a restaurant/ bar , I will be there this Wednesday to enjoy . Thankyou Steve.

[@loic1980]

Steve I follow you and live in Poole, would have shown you around, you have given me so much travel inspiration

[@narabdela]

Poole does indeed look very cool. Love all those characterful pubs. Definately would love to see your good self and Alicja doing a crawl there next year. 👍

[@johnrubber1144]

I have driven through Poole a couple of times but never realised there were so many fantastic old pubs there. Worth another trip there I think.

[@petercanning482]

Hi Steve, really enjoyed your tour of Poole & especially the Lifeboat College. My dad over the years collected thousands for the Lifeboats, even had me dressed up in Souwesters as a child to go collecting. He was awarded the Lifeboat Medal for his endeavours before his desth in 97. Keep up the great work. Always enjoy your Blogs!

[@ADAMEDWARDS17]

Poole is now on my list of places to visit, so that's a success!

[@jillchapman286]

Poole looks fantastic! And I enjoyed the video very much

[@jimanderson5567]

Great wee video again. Looked lovely and the boats were awesome. Definitely got the good weather. Some amount of pub's too.

[@7cheesy]

Another brilliant video love your enthusiasm always uplifting Thanks Steve 😊

[@edwardmaclean-bs7vl]

I didn't know Poole was such an interesting place thanks for video

[@polyboroides2615]

Back in the 70s I was around Poole and Portland Bill. How somethings have changed. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@FranssensM]

I enjoyed that Steve. Thanks for showing us round Poole. Got some ideas now for a visit there.

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Thank you Steve this was a wonderful tour of the waterfront, Like you I have always had a passion for boats and the sea so this was delightful. Until next time stay safe and well and cheers from Oz.

[@GrahamWarren-sd8lx]

Really enjoyed you're videos of pool very laid back and informative 😊

[@lindashoemaker8940]

Good morning Steve for a quick video great really showed the harbor but I wanted more think you should take that cruise next year your right Poole is Kool next to the tracks cheers 😘🌸🌻🌿☕️

[@leedesigner1977]

Ive loved this video, Steve. And ff the back of it, me and the Mrs are thinking of going next year when the air show is on again. Thanks so much for this, and all the other videos you produce. Cheers, Lee in Derby.

[@kudzumoose3861]

What a busy place. Beautiful ships, views and cake. Thank you for the adventure.

[@barball3955]

What a surprise a smashing SM video on a Tuesday morning, so relaxing I feel like I have been to the seaside, strange but seeing boats out of the water always makes me feel a little sad, why I have no idea, but they should be on water. Again thank you.

[@horsehollerer]

Oh wow. There is nothing so powerful and inspiring imho as seeing someone immersed in their true passions ... especially accompanied by such wonderful weather and off-the-charts cinematography. TRU. LY. STUN. NING. What a "bonus" video. Thanks for sharing Steve!

[@suemills5108]

I can only imagine your video popped up on my feed as I actually live in Poole, it was lovely to watch this :)

[@johannes.f.r.]

Thanks, Steve. Perfect timing on the upload, just in time for a break. Already missing the freedom of travel, and it's only been a few weeks after the summer holidays.

[@RichB-nw5bp]

Thanks Steve for another great video showing regional interest. It is very interesting regarding the RNLI college and lifeboat museum. Love the old pubs. it would be great to see more history on them.

[@brycehermon5939]

An excellent video thanks Steve. Your presentations are a credit to you. Thoroughly enjoyable. Keep up the great work.

[@LC-d5h]

Poole was an interesting bustling place to visit with you Steve. The bridges were interesting to watch opening and the luxury yachts were amazing. I liked all the models in the shop window too.💕

[@jimdeasy4735]

Steve, really enjoyed this video. Like you I enjoy wandering around the waterfront of various ports, towns, and cities. Poole looks like a fascinating place to spend 2 - 3 days. Keep up the great work!

[@bartonone2005]

Thanks, Steve Marsh, for a really interesting vlog. Being close to the sea is always a favorite of mine, as I'm a water sign. You are always full of information, and I'm always totally immersed in your vlogs. Cheers!! Chuck in Northern New England

[@raelenesharp-rc2zw]

Love it. Thankyou for my dose of armchair travel…Perth Western Australia ❤️🦘🇦🇺

[@jefferybosence9881]

Great to see Poole looking good again in the sun. I was a CEGB apprentice at the college and power station from 1967 to 1970 recognised all the pubs, the bridge and sunseeker yachts thanks mate .

[@nigelwalmsley3148]

I love these sort of videos, as if it is me just wondering around. and the boats ! I loved it.

[@michaelagarland8284]

Hi Steve, I am Amazed at how well you get on in places new to you! It inspires me to travel more ❤ Love Poole and the beautiful seacraft😊

[@donaldmcleod-vm5go]

Hi Steve. Thanks for your latest gem. I've been to Dorset many years ago but didn't do Poole. Must go after seeing your brilliant video. P.S. We are just back yesterday from 4 nights in GOTHENBURG thanks to seeing your video on it. We did the South Islands two days in a row. Absolutely stunning!!! So thanks again and keep up the good work 👍 Donald

[@aslandama]

As you said, "Poole is definitely cool!" Thanks as always for sharing.

[@Bellaboo77]

Fantastic video as usual ....I love Poole Steve and you showed it off beautifully👍🏻...thankyou ❤

[@petemchardy]

Hi Steve I just found your great video last week there really good I can't stop watching them I live in the Town of Vernon in British Columbia Canada I will be sharing them with my family and friends good travel's Steve

[@Michael-v3z1s]

Thanks Steve. GREAT VLOG.

[@janetmorgan4334]

Nice to see you in our neck of the woods!! We live just along the coast at axminster devon .spent our holidays this year on the north east 250,visiting portsoy ,slaine Castle callen. And balmoral, thank you Steve. Very injoyable. So was in your neck of the woods.!!

[@kathlucy603]

I thoroughly enjoyed this, just wandering around and discovering places as you go.

[@stephenpike9939]

Must thank you again for highlighting my Airliner/ boat Model shop in West Quay Road. As your video has been mentioned and has made several sales as a result of your video.. So thanks again.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

I hadn't realised how lovely Poole was. I was curious about the Sunseeker yachts, and you can pick up a second hand one for just over £600k. We might have to double-down on these videos for a while to even afford that, what do you think? 🙂

[@steve-marsh]

I've actually thought we could hire a boat somewhere, what a collab that would be eh?

[@johnnierainey01]

Scott & Steve, Why don't you both team up and approach (for example) P&O Cruises. They regularly invite guest speakers onboard (free board and lodgings on a 4-7 day gig, but no pay). You two could show some excerpts from your travels and hold a couple of presentations together with a Q&A session in one of the ship's venues. With your already sizeable follower base, this would be hugely popular for both yourselves and the cruise ship passengers. No kidding, lots of much less interesting speakers invite themselves onboard. Give it some serious thought...let me know if you decide to do this, I for one would buy a cruise to see you two in action! Regards, Johnnie

[@johnnierainey01]

@@steve-marsh Steve & Scott, Why don't you both team up and approach (for example) P&O Cruises. They regularly invite guest speakers onboard (free board and lodgings on a 4-7 day gig, but no pay). You two could show some excerpts from your travels and hold a couple of presentations together with a Q&A session in one of the ship's venues. With your already sizeable follower base, this would be hugely popular for both yourselves and the cruise ship passengers. No kidding, lots of much less interesting speakers invite themselves onboard. Give it some serious thought...let me know if you decide to do this, I for one would buy a cruise to see you two in action! Regards, Johnnie

[@johnnierainey01]

Scott & Steve, Why don't you both team up and approach (for example) P&O Cruises. They regularly invite guest speakers onboard (free board and lodgings on a 4-7 day gig, but no pay). You two could show some excerpts from your travels and hold a couple of presentations together with a Q&A session in one of the ship's venues. With your already sizeable follower base, this would be hugely popular for both yourselves and the cruise ship passengers. No kidding, lots of much less interesting speakers invite themselves onboard. Give it some serious thought...let me know if you decide to do this, I for one would buy a cruise to see you two in action! Regards, Johnnie

[@richardwhipple3522]

Thank you so much. This was absolutely so worth filming. I am especially thrilled to see its importance in WWII.

[@K1W1fly]

Have you ever noticed how often you see people fishing off wharves and docks, but how rarely you ever see anyone catch anything? Great video - Lemon cake looked amazing!

[@simonspencer7017]

Not sure why the algorithm threw this video into my feed. Thoughrouly enjoyed it. I have lived in Poole for 37 years and you were showing me stuff that I have never seen. Thank you.

[@richardbrown7153]

OK, I'll show my age - I remember the collecting tins that launched the lifeboat! Thank you Steve for another interesting vlog.

[@busdrivinpj]

Thanks for wandering and filming! Always enjoy these videos 😊!!

[@stephenendersby5699]

I loved it and Poole is on my list of places to visit now!

[@maryearll2135]

Thanks Steve, a wonderful wander in Poole. What a lovely place to see/visit!!

[@derekcollier7899]

Hi Steve, nice to see Poole, It has changed a lot since I was last there back in the 1960's good memories .

[@glynlewis2394]

Never doubt your videos they are fantastic i have been to Poole a couple of times but you always seem to see a lot more than me keep up the good work already looking forward to your next video.😁

[@justmetoday374]

Great, another early mid week adventure. Keep them coming, Steve. They are a highlight every time they drop into my YT account. Cheers. .

[@kenhampshire9917]

Very interesting to see a stranger exploring my town. Born and bred in Poole, there is some fascinating history associated with the town I could tell you about! Glad you like the old homestead.

[@PeteScotCanuck]

That's a beautiful town. Awesome work as always steve

[@martinandlucygrant361]

Great videos, Poole made me home sick, but i believe it is a town. Spent many a day fishing off of the quay and loved the chain ferry journey to Studland. Thanks Steve keep up the great work

[@380Scania]

Poole looks lovely and well worth a longer visit

[@PeterBaldwin-mb5ot]

Hi Steve loved the video I was fortunate to own a property in Poole several years ago just back from the harbour I loved it and seeing your video brought back lots of good memories

[@raphaelandrews3617]

Wow I have been there ad stayed in same place great GH very good and helpful . Love the quey and water.

[@dumbblonde3785]

Great video as always Steve. I was born and lived in Poole until the age of 11. Changed a bit since then but still recognized a few places. The quay is a favourite. Perfect weather for you .

[@AggieArko]

What a great video! Thanks Steve.