The Port of Poole is a cross channel port on Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, South West England.^[1] Along with Weymouth Harbour, Poole has the other major Channel Port in Dorset.^[2]

In World War II, the port was used in the Normandy landings.^[3]

In 2017, a D-Day veteran and the last known Mark 4 landing craft tank, LCT 728, was rediscovered rotting in Poole Harbour at the Port alongside another unknown Mark 3, possibly LCT(4) 510.^[4] They were used as floating barges in the 1950s.^[5][6]

In November 2020, the Port set up a flu vaccination service^[7] and also received £86,000 for the Brexit transition period.^[8]

In December 2020, it was reported by BBC News that Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is preparing a bid for free Port status post Brexit.^[9][10] The bid for becoming a special economic zone includes Bournemouth Airport.^[11]

In April 2021, the port set up equipment at the cruise terminal to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.^[12]

In November 2023, work was finished at a £2.2m border control post at the Port of Poole.^[13]

The Port of Poole is a major destination the cruising, as well as for international trade for imports and exports of cargo.^[14] A fishing industry is also present.^[15]

It has been reported that the Port of Poole is a target for Illegal immigration to the United Kingdom.^[16] In 2017, 18 migrants were found including children in a lorry.^[17] The local MP for Poole Robert Syms has called on the government and the Minister of State for Immigration to provide more resources to deal with the issue.^[18] The Port has a border control post.

The Port is used by Brittany Ferries.^[19] and Condor Ferries.^[20] The ferry crossing to Cherbourg in France is the shortest crossing of Brittany Ferries.^[21] In the summer of 2020, the Cherbourg services were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[22]

Poole Port also has a Border Force Post.^[23]

The Port of Poole uses Optare MetroRiders for passengers commuting.