What is Parkstone?

What is Parkstone?

Parkstone /ˈpɑːrkstən/ is an area of Poole, Dorset. It is divided into ‘Lower’ and ‘Upper’ Parkstone.

Is Parkstone a town?

Upper Parkstone – “Up-on-‘ill” as it used to be known in local parlance – is so-called because it is largely on higher ground slightly to the north of the lower-lying area of Lower Parkstone – “The Village” – which includes areas adjacent to Poole Harbour. Parkstone is an area of Poole, Dorset.

Is Ashley cross a village?

An urban village green setting with a play area and a petanque pitch for hire. Ashley Cross Green is just over 1ha of public open space in a conservation area. The park is licensed to hire for outdoor events.

Is Parkstone Poole a nice place to live?

Poole is an incredibly desirable place to live and, with all of its amenities and attractions, it’s easy to see why. For shops and restaurants, the Quay should be your first port of call, but there are also plenty of great stores and eateries dotted around the town.

What is Ashley Cross like?

Ashley Cross is a lively, urban area in Poole which has a vibrant social scene and features many boutique shops, fashionable bars, trendy bistros and coffee shops. It has a village like feel and a real mix of property types and is a popular area with young professionals, families and older people.

Where should I live in Poole?

About the Area

• Poole Quay and Old Town. Poole’s historic quayside is at the heart of its community.
• Poole Harbour.
• Parkstone & Branksome.
• Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks.
• Studland and the Isle of Purbeck.
• Surrounding areas and into Dorset.

Is Poole nice to live?

Poole is an incredibly desirable place to live and, with all of its amenities and attractions, it’s easy to see why. For shops and restaurants, the Quay should be your first port of call, but there are also plenty of great stores and eateries dotted around the town. For eating and drinking, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Which is the best place to live in Dorset?

And the Best Place to Live in Dorset is…

• Lyme Regis.
• Sherborne.
• Sandbanks.
• Bridport.
• Dorchester.
• Shaftesbury.
• Beaminster.
• Blandford Forum.

What is the best village in Dorset?

11 Most Picturesque Towns and Villages in Dorset

• Lyme Regis.
• Milton Abbas.
• Weymouth.
• Burton Bradstock.
• Cerne Abbas.
• Upwey.
• Sherborne.
• Dorchester.