Traditional county: Dorset · Unitary authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Region: South West
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| Place | Old Town |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.714049 |
| Longitude | -1.986195 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Old Town is a historic area forming the original core of Poole, a large coastal town in Dorset, South West England. It lies immediately adjacent to the northern shores of Poole Harbour, positioned west of Bournemouth within the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. Characterised by its narrow, often cobbled streets and a collection of historic buildings, including the Guildhall and traditional pubs, it reflects centuries of maritime trade and settlement. This area serves as a vibrant hub, blending residential properties with independent shops, restaurants, and businesses catering to both locals and tourists drawn to its heritage and the bustling Poole Quay, a gateway to the harbour and beyond.
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Old Town is a suburban area in Dorset, England, United Kingdom, located in the South West region. It is situated at 50.714049°N, -1.986195°W.
This page provides a live interactive map with street, satellite and terrain layers and Street View. Weather is displayed from Open-Meteo, covering current conditions, hourly forecasts and a 7-day outlook. Local and world news are updated in real time where feeds are available. A Wikipedia summary for Old Town is included above.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |