We're based in the heart of Poole, opposite the Dolphin Shopping Centre. Just a short walk from the bus and train station and plenty of car parks nearby, getting here is easy!
Here’s some handy tips and frequently asked questions
How do I get to Lighthouse?
By Bus
Lighthouse is opposite Poole bus station with an underpass or a level access crossing providing easy access across the road.
Check local bus routes and timetables with morebus.co.uk before you travel.
By Rail
South West Trains run a half hourly train service to Poole from London Waterloo with a journey time of around 2 hours.
For the latest train timetables from London, Waterloo visit nationalrail.co.uk
Poole Railway Station is in the town centre a 5 minute walk from Lighthouse. Follow signs to ‘Arts Centre’ which take you through the shopping centre to the bus station. Lighthouse is opposite the bus station.
By Bike
There is a Spoke Safe cycle hub opened in The Dolphin Centre, making cycling to Lighthouse more secure than ever.
By Road
We encourage all our visitors to use public transport as part of our goal to improve sustainability, but if you decide to drive, you could always arrange a car share.
From London – 2 hours
From Bristol – 1 hour 45 minutes
From Southampton – 40 minutes
From Bournemouth – 10 minutes
Travelling west on the M27 the road becomes the A31 bypassing Ringwood, Ferndown and Wimborne Minster. Remain on the bypass until reaching the roundabout junction signposted the A349 Poole town centre and ferry port.
Follow the A349 and ferry signs until reaching the roundabout signposted the A350 Poole town centre.
This roundabout has the Poole Fairway marker buoy in the centre of it.
Turn left here onto the A350 (Holes Bay Road). Follow the dual carriage way which skirts the bay. At the next roundabout at the end of Holes Bay Rd turn left onto the flyover and move to the right hand lane. At the next roundabout turn right and within a minute you will see Lighthouse on your left.
Car Parks
There are plenty of car parks close to Lighthouse.
Parking is available at The Dolphin shopping centre multi-storey over the road from Lighthouse and the level access car park directly opposite.
There is also a car park located at the Dolphin Swimming Centre next to Everyone Active, only a five minute walk away.
Disabled parking is available directly outside Lighthouse and there is an EV charging point located outside Lighthouse on Kingland Road.
Please Note: The nearby car park named Lighthouse/Merck Car Park is managed by BCP Council and is not affiliated to Lighthouse.
This car park is restricted to permit holders during the day and is only available for public use on Mon-Fri from 6.30pm, on Saturdays from 2pm and on Sundays all day.
PRC Streamline Taxis
Lighthouse is delighted to be partnered with PRC Streamline Taxis.
Enjoy a discounted rate on your journey to or from Lighthouse by quoting LIGHTHOUSE10 when booking through the app or over the phone.
PRC Streamline Taxis – 01202 373737