Beyond Brighton · west along the coast, by Bournemouth
Christchurch, beside Bournemouth: the Priory of more than 900 years, the Norman castle and house, the Red House Museum, the quay and the harbour hotels of Mudeford, Highcliffe Castle and the Noisy Lobster on Avon Beach.
Town guide
A priory church longer than many cathedrals, a Norman castle and house by the river, a Georgian workhouse turned museum, and a harbour at Mudeford.
Christmas
Christchurch’s lights switch-on day and Advent at the Priory, then Bournemouth next door: the Festive Trail, the Alpine market, two ice rinks and Aladdin at the Pavilion.
With HarSPA
A harbourside hotel at Mudeford with The Jetty restaurant and a spa.
95 Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 3NTExplore View on map
On the Stour
A four-star hotel with a spa, overlooking the River Stour by the quay; dogs are welcome.
Wick Ferry, Christchurch BH23 1HUExplore View on map
On the harbour
The restaurant at Harbour Hotel Christchurch, looking across the harbour at Mudeford.
95 Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 3NTExplore View on map
On the beach
A family-run seafood restaurant on Avon Beach with a rooftop terrace and views to the Needles.
In the castle gardens
An award-winning country tearoom in the clifftop gardens of Highcliffe Castle, open daily from 9am.
By the castle ruins
A hotel on Castle Street in the old town, between the Priory and the castle ruins.
18 Castle Street, Christchurch BH23 1DTExplore View on map
In Stanpit
A friendly local pub in the village of Stanpit, by Christchurch Harbour.
66 Stanpit, Christchurch BH23 3NAExplore View on map
Over 900 years
The great priory church that has stood at the heart of Christchurch for over 900 years.
Exhibitions and events
A clifftop castle near Christchurch, now a visitor attraction and event venue.
English Heritage
The great tower of a Norman castle and a twelfth-century riverside house, one of the few of its kind left in England.
Hampshire Cultural Trust
A local museum with gardens near the Priory and the quay in Christchurch.
Every Monday
A traditional street market on the High Street every Monday.
Harbourside
The harbourside spa at Harbour Hotel Christchurch, with pools, sauna and steam.
95 Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 3NTExplore View on map
Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.