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Oakdale Library Gardens

Award winning gardens comprising of the ‘Bookerie’ Reading and Rhyme time garden where wildlife is welcomed with bee friendly planting, an insect mansion and pond. Also a Commemorative Garden, a nautical themed garden, herb garden and children’s adventure trail. The gardens have been designed and maintained by volunteers. Featured in ‘111 places in Poole that you shouldn't miss ’ by Katherine Bebo.

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Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens
Oakdale Library Gardens

About Oakdale Library Gardens

In the Bookerie there are many benches to sit on and reflect, perhaps whilst reading a book from the library. Just outside the library entrance there is also an enormous crocodile planted with succulents and made for one of the libraries Summer reading challenges.
The Bookerie is open during library opening hours. The Commemorative garden, Children’s adventure Trail, Herb garden and nautical themed garden are open at all times.
For library opening hours please visit www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries or ring 01202 127272 or email [email protected].

The Bookerie is only open during Library opening hours. Other gardens open at all times. Plant sales on NGS open days.

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/Oakdalelibrarygardens

Oakdale Library Gardens features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Oakdale Library Gardens,
Poole,
Dorset,
BH15 3EF

Directions to Oakdale Library Gardens
Corner of Wimborne Rd & Dorchester Rd. Number 5/6 bus towards Canford Heath. Bus stop directly adjacent to Library. Free parking on site.

Oakdale Library Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments on NGS open days only.
Admission Adult: Admission by Donation
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments on NGS open days only.
Admission Adult: Admission by Donation
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Full wheelchair access in all the gardens except the children's adventure trail.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Oakdale Library Gardens at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Oakdale Library Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Oakdale Library Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Oakdale Library Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Oakdale Library Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.