Hospitality & Tourism

Five months, 50,000 guests – Rockwater Village enjoys busy launch as locals flock to Branksome

By Daniel Face [email protected]

Published: February 15, 2024 | Updated: 15th February 2024

Less than five months after its launch in September 2023, Rockwater Village in Branksome, Poole has already welcomed more than 50,000 guests through its doors.

Rockwater logoVisitors have so far enjoyed 48,000 pints, 42,000 coffees and 1,932 bottles of champagne at the beachfront venue.

It’s also opened up plenty of employment opportunities in the local area, creating almost 130 jobs to date and offering a space for health and wellness coaches, artists and creative professionals to host sessions for the community.

Luke DavisCEO Luke Davis said: “We put the community at the heart of everything Rockwater does, and our success since opening Rockwater Village reflects that we’re achieving this ambition.

“It’s brilliant that so many people have embraced the Rockwater lifestyle and appreciate everything our Branksome venue offers.

“Welcoming more than 50,000 guests at our new Branksome destination demonstrates that the community has a real appetite for something new and different on the seafront.

“Our venue makes the most of the beautifully scenic location, providing the community with a hub to socialise, enjoy great food and unwind.”

Construction is already underway on another Rockwater venue at Sandbanks.

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