Attractions in Dorset
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Mude Valley
Type
Free Days Out
Mudeford, CHRISTCHURCH
An urban wildlife corridor made up of Mudeford and Peregrine Woods and designated as a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI). The Mude Valley is situated to the east of the borough, following the course of the river Mude from Somerford to the north and Mudeford to the south.
The area...
Mudeford Quay
Type
Boat Trip
MUDEFORD
Mudeford Quay is situated at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour and provides spectacular views out to sea and back to Christchurch town.
There are two distinct areas to Mudeford Quay each with their own unique character and uses.
The Quay Head is the hub of visitor activity. A cluster of...
Christchurch Harbour
Type
Fishing
Mudeford, CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch Harbour was formed about 7,000 years ago when the sea level rose at the end of the Ice Age. Christchurch Quay and Quomps lie in the upper reaches of the harbour and on the northern banks of the River Stour. The entrance to the harbour, known as 'The Run', is flanked by Mudeford Quay to...
less than 2 miles
Purewell Meadows Nature Reserve
Type
Natural Wildlife Site
Purewell, CHRISTCHURCH
Purewell Meadows is a 14 hectare nature reserve, made up of four hectares public open space, and ten hectares designated as a SSSI. The complex system of fields and ditches presents a range of plant habitats including wet acidic grassland over peat and more neutral damp grassland which are an...
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve
Type
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Stanpit, CHRISTCHURCH
SOUTH & SOUTH EAST ENGLAND IN BLOOM 2012- AWARDED CONSERVATION AREA OF THE YEAR- OVERALL WINNER WITH GOLD AWARD!
Stanpit Marsh is situated on the north side of Christchurch Harbour, just below the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour. The 65 hectare site has an unusual combination of habitats...
Tutton's Well
Type
Natural Feature
Stanpit, CHRISTCHURCH
Described as the 'oldest link to antiquity' which the town possessed, the 'constant, never-failing stream of water of uncommon purity' which erupted here was renowned for its medicinal virtues, especially for eyes, and hawked around the country as The Christchurch Elixir.
In 1885 the well, pump...Peeks Partystore
Type
Shop/Shopping Centre
Christchurch
An amazing choice of themed goods, party goods, balloons, fancy dress, novelties, disposable tableware and much more..all under one roof!
Highcliffe Castle
Type
Viewpoint
Highcliffe, CHRISTCHURCH
Highcliffe Castle is a magnificent Grade 1 Listed 1830s mansion built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay and is situated just four miles east of Christchurch. The cliff-top grounds, with wonderful views of the Dorset coastline and the Isle of Wight, provide access to the beach and to the Christchurch...
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...Stewarts Gardenlands
Type
Garden Centre
Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH
Fantastic garden centre with extensive stock of indoor and out door plants, garden furniture, gifts and cafe. Ideal for browsing or shopping wjatever the weather.
