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Christchurch Quay
Type
Adventure Park/Playground
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch Quay is a popular attraction for all the family and it received a Green Flag Award in 2012. It lies in the upper reaches of the harbour on the northern banks of the River Stour.
WINNER OF THE SOUTH & SOUTH EAST ENGLAND IN BLOOM- SMALL PARK OF THE YEAR 2012- GOLD...
Place Mill
Type
Gallery
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
Place Mill is open from 5th April to the end of September 2013, Tuesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays, 11am to 5.30pm. Admittance is FREE.
Place Mill is a carefully restored Anglo-Saxon watermill situated on Christchurch Quay in the attractive Priory Quarter, only a few minutes' walk from...
Christchurch Castle Ruins
Type
Castle/Fort
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch Castle was built in the late 11thC to protect the town's and river access to the interior of Wessex. It was built inside the Saxon fort whose walls were probably used to build the castle mound or motte. The luxurious Contable's Hall was built around 1150. The stone keep, (slighted...
Christchurch Priory Church
Type
Abbey/Priory
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
This medieval monastic church comprising nave, monks' quire and Lady Chapel was started in 1094 by Ralph Flambard, later as bishop, to complete the building of Durham Cathedral. It has all styles of architecture from Norman to Tudor, 2 carved stone screens, 4 chantries and a peerless set of...
Convent Walk
Type
Free Days Out
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
The Convent Walk was built around 1911 to commemorate the coronation of King George V and is a tranquil walk that follows the course of the Mill Stream, as it runs parallel to the Avon, from Town Bridge to Place Mill on Christchurch Quay.
The Regent Centre
Type
Venue Provider
CHRISTCHURCH
The Regent Centre is located in the High Street, Christchurch.The Centre was opened in 1931 as a cinema and was used thus or as a bingo hall until 1983, when it was purchased by Christchurch Borough Council for re-development. Local pressure and enthusiasm for the arts persuaded the Borough Council...
Red House Museum and Gardens Heritage Museum
Type
Heritage/Visitor Centre
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
To find out more about the history of Christchurch, visit the Red House Museum and Gardens. Built as a parish workhouse in 1764, this historic building now houses outstanding collections of local and social history. Highlights include the Archaeology Galleries, the Herbert Druitt Costume Gallery...
The History Shop
Type
Heritage/Visitor Centre
CHRISTCHURCH
The History Shop opened in 2012. It is the point of contact for the CHRISTCHURCH HISTORY SOCIETY and it sells books, gifts, local art and maps. They organise regular local guided walks, evening talks and bus tours.
Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre
Type
Leisure/Swimming Pool
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
Indoor leisure centre with excellent facilities including: fitness suite, swimming pool, badminton, golf, two 3G Synthetic Turf Outdoor Floodlit Football Pitches and a newly revamped Arena Wheel Park and BMX Track.
Facilities include:
25m Swimming pool (for public swimming sessions, clubs,...The Norman House, Castle Keep & Motte
Type
Historic Site
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch Castle was built in the late 11th Century to protect the town's and river access to the interior of Wessex. It was built inside the Saxon fort whose walls were probably used to build the castle mound or motte.
The once luxurious Constable's House, now in ruins, has the oldest Norman...
