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Discover the people, businesses and stories that make Poole special.
Love It Local Magazine is your essential guide to the very best of Poole—celebrating the vibrant spirit, independent businesses, and close-knit communities that span across our iconic harbour town. From the bustling historic Quay and charming Old Town to the leafy streets of Broadstone, the lively hubs of Ashley Cross and Parkstone, and the stunning shores of Sandbanks, we highlight everything that makes Poole such an extraordinary place to live.
Every quarter, our glossy magazine shines a spotlight on local enterprise, shares community news, and champions the people behind our local shops, trades, and venues. Online, we keep that connection alive with a growing directory of trusted local services and features designed to help you get the most out of life in Poole. Whether you’re sourcing a reliable local trade, discovering a new spot in town, or staying up-to-date with local events, Love It Local keeps you connected to the true heart of Poole.
Read the latest Poole features
Find out the latest news about Purbeck’s businesses and communities & much more.
Advertise with us
Put your business in front of local readers through our magazine, website and online presence. We help local businesses connect with the people who live, work and spend time in our community.
Glossy A4 Magazine
A high-quality quarterly A4 magazine combining strong local editorial, community content and business advertising. Designed to be picked up, read and kept, giving advertisers longer-lasting visibility than many short-lived forms of promotion.
10,000 copies
Each Purbeck and Poole edition has a print run of 10,000 copies, distributed locally through a mix of door-to-door delivery, businesses and collection points, helping your advert reach people across the area.
Ads available for all budgets
Choose from eighth, quarter, half, full and double-page advertising options to suit different budgets and campaigns. Businesses booking ahead can also receive a 10% discount when four issues are prepaid.
Highly popular
A strong base of returning advertisers means businesses continue to choose Love It Local issue after issue. That consistency gives new advertisers confidence that the magazine is already a recognised and established local advertising platform.
Perfect for local visibility
Reach people who live, work, shop and spend time across Purbeck and Poole. Our combination of local editorial and advertising gives businesses a relevant environment in which to build awareness within the communities they serve.
Digital advertising included
Every magazine advert includes free promotion across our website network until the next issue, with direct links to your chosen online destination. Our network generated 124,000+ website views and 1.87m+ social media views in the last 12 months.
Read our latest Poole magazine issue
Browse the latest issue of Love It Local Magazine and discover local features, interviews, recommendations and stories.
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Every issue of Love It Local Magazine is available to read online
Find communities & groups across Poole
Search trusted local businesses, services and independent companies across Poole.
Discover local events
Find local events near you
Our Events
The Salt Pig
From Field to Fork, Sea to Counter... The Salt Pig is proud to work with local farmers, fishermen and producers, operating with conservation and nature in mind.
Dibbens
Dibbens Deli and Grocer celebrating local produce from our independent business in Poole Old Town
The Grand Hotel
Escape to the Jurassic Coast at our clifftop hotel in Swanage, with our own sandy beach
