Attractions in Dorset
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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...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...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...
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...
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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...
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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 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...
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,...
