Sarah's Guidebook
sightseeing
Avon Beach
beautiful unspoilt beach, with a cafe, restaurant and bakery.
most beautiful place in Bournemouth/Christchurch. huge nature reserve and ancient monument with harbour on one sideand sea on other. no cars but small land train. Greatto cycle there. 2 cafes - one at beginning and other at the end. then get ferry to Mudeford Quay
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Hengistbury Head
most beautiful place in Bournemouth/Christchurch. huge nature reserve and ancient monument with harbour on one sideand sea on other. no cars but small land train. Greatto cycle there. 2 cafes - one at beginning and other at the end. then get ferry to Mudeford Quay
centre of town and beautiful open park alongside River. motor boats for hire. Ferries go both up and across River Stour. restaurants, bandstand, and festivals.
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Christchurch Priory Church
Quay Roadcentre of town and beautiful open park alongside River. motor boats for hire. Ferries go both up and across River Stour. restaurants, bandstand, and festivals.
Famous Church of Christchurch - beautiful to visit, regular services and recitals. other ancient ruins and river walks nearby.
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Christchurch Priory Church
Quay RoadFamous Church of Christchurch - beautiful to visit, regular services and recitals. other ancient ruins and river walks nearby.
beautiful nature reserve bird sanctuary, with horses and wildlife galore
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Stanpit Marsh
beautiful nature reserve bird sanctuary, with horses and wildlife galore
nearby, accessible by car and train. thousands of stunning walks and wildlife
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New Forest National Park
nearby, accessible by car and train. thousands of stunning walks and wildlife
the Purbecks are at the start of the South West Coast Path. Stunning scenery for walking and costeering. the towns of Studland (where there's a Pig restaurant), Swanage, Wareham and Corfe. are worth a visit too. Steam train between Swanage and Corfe Castle 🥰
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Purbeck District
the Purbecks are at the start of the South West Coast Path. Stunning scenery for walking and costeering. the towns of Studland (where there's a Pig restaurant), Swanage, Wareham and Corfe. are worth a visit too. Steam train between Swanage and Corfe Castle 🥰
Food Scene
our favourite - ❤ stunning food and location, overlooking Christchurch harbour
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The Jetty
95 Mudefordour favourite - ❤ stunning food and location, overlooking Christchurch harbour
upmarket Riversidecontemporary hotel, restaurant and bar. Owned by our friends Tim & Robert, who will look after you beautifully. gorgeous terrace in fine weather
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Club Restaurant at Captain's Club Hotel
Wick Laneupmarket Riversidecontemporary hotel, restaurant and bar. Owned by our friends Tim & Robert, who will look after you beautifully. gorgeous terrace in fine weather
The Rising Sun Thai & Pan-Asian
123 Purewelllovely pub serving fabulous Thai food
the very first Pig, nestled in the new forest, close to Brockenhurst Station (train from Christchurch). if you know the Pig chain? I don't need to say more!
we also have another Pig at Studland with stunning views of Poole Bayand Old Harry Rocks
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The Pig
B3055the very first Pig, nestled in the new forest, close to Brockenhurst Station (train from Christchurch). if you know the Pig chain? I don't need to say more!
we also have another Pig at Studland with stunning views of Poole Bayand Old Harry Rocks
BODEGA
12 Wick LnGreat little wine bar serving tapas
Great food and casual ambiance all day and all year. Inside or outside with blankets and heaters ❤
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The Boathouse
Quay RoadGreat food and casual ambiance all day and all year. Inside or outside with blankets and heaters ❤
The Thomas Tripp
10 Wick LnGreat pub with garden and live music on certain nights
Great food within the Christchurch Harbour Hotel. fab views from the covered deck outside which has heaters
Upper Deck Bar & Restaurant
95 MudefordGreat food within the Christchurch Harbour Hotel. fab views from the covered deck outside which has heaters
coffee and food during the day and lively bar and great pizzas in the evening
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Soho
7 Church Stcoffee and food during the day and lively bar and great pizzas in the evening