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Mudeford Quay

MUDEFORD
Christchurch
BH23 3NT

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Mudeford Quay, at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour, is a beautiful and popular destination and has spectacular views out to sea and of Christchurch town.

At the Quay you will find several places to eat and drink as well as areas to enjoy a picnic. 

It is a great place to take a gentle stroll next to the waters edge and watch all the busy activities taking place.

For children and families, crabbing is very popular from the quayside. You can buy nets, buckets and bait from the shop at the end of the Quay if you don't have your own. There is also a children's play area to let the little ones burn off some energy.

The Quay is a popular sailing and windsurfing destination throughout the year and holds a number of dinghy championships. Many other events are also held here including seafood festivals, fun days, arts festivals and the annual Lifeboat Week.

The beaches at Avon and Friars Cliff are easily accessed from the Quay via Gundimore Promenade which extends eastwards from the Quay. Avon Beach is just a short walk away and provides more choices for eating and drinking, as well as a lovely sandy beach. If you continue walking past Avon Beach, you will reach Friars Cliff beach, Steamer Point Nature Reserve and the grounds of Highcliffe Castle - once home to Mr Harry Gordon Selfridge.

If you want to visit Mudeford Sandbank across the water, walkers and cyclists can take a ferry. Over on the Sandbank, enjoy the glorious golden sandy beach, see the exclusive beach huts (the most expensive in the UK), have something to eat at the beachside cafe or explore further into Hengistbury Head nature reserve.

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2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)

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Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
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  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

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  • Dogs Accepted
  • Open All Year
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From A35, follow signs to Mudeford

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Bus: Wilts & Dorset X1 and X2 buses.

Rail: 10 minutes taxi journey from Christchurch Railway Station.

Air: 20 minutes by car from Bournemouth Airport.

Journey planning: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2019, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.

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