The Blue Pool is easily accessible by car, signposted with brown tourist information signs from the Furzebrook roundabout on the A351 main road from Wareham to Swanage. The nearest bus and train stations are located in Wareham.

You don’t need to pre-book before you visit, entry fees are payable on the gate on arrival. We accept, card, cash or contactless payment. Please check our opening hours to help you plan your visit.

There is ample parking available on site, free of charge (donations are welcome), including 3 accessible parking spaces for Blue Badge Holders. Our exit road has a maximum height restriction of 9ft.  Please note there is no overnight parking or electric charging points. 

The Blue Pool is not safe for people or pets to swim in and children should be accompanied when walking near the waters edge.

All buildings, the Tearooms, terrace and play area are accessible to wheelchair users and are suitable for push chairs, along with the circular Azalea walk which is the main walking route around The Blue Pool that includes the Fairy and Goblin Trail. Some areas are accessed only via steep steps such as the lower waterside paths. We offer a 50% discount for wheelchair users and 10% discount for carers.

There are over 30 acres of paths and walkways for you to explore with your canine companions, please keep them on a lead and clean up after them.

As the Tearooms are set within the grounds of the Nature Reserve it is not possible to visit them without paying the general admission fee.

No, pre-booking is not required unless you are coming as a large group (10+) or would like to book our private function room. For further details and prices please contact 01929 558150

Yes, whilst there are no designated tables (Tearoom and terrace seating is prioritised for visitors making a purchase) , there are lots of scenic areas around the nature reserve to enjoy a picnic. Please ensure you take all rubbish home with you. 

Open flames, including, but not limited to BBQs, camping stoves and pizza ovens are not permitted on site.

Please contact a member of staff as soon as possible. If you call an ambulance, please make us aware so we can help direct them to you.

Litter bins are available outside The Tearooms for customer use.

We do not want to spoil The Blue Pool Nature Reserve with bins that attract insects, rodents and wildlife that may fall ill eating human food and packaging.

Please respect the site and wildlife by taking responsibility for your own rubbish.

WiFi is available via The Blue Pool guest network.

Yes gift vouchers are available to buy from the gift shop or by contacting us on 01929 558150. They can be used across the site including towards admission or for annual memberships.

Yes bicycles can be parked securely at the ticket office. Please note cycling is not permitted in the nature reserve.