Celia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning walks, visitor centre, parking, toilets, cafe, ice creams.
264 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head
Stunning walks, visitor centre, parking, toilets, cafe, ice creams.
Mudeford Sandbank
Mudeford Quay
Mudeford QuayGreat for crabbing, ice cream, paddle boarding, short boat trips.
Lyndhurst
Food scene
Lovely view of the river & great food & drinks. 5 min drive or 10 minute walk
120 locals recommend
The Boathouse
Quay RoadLovely view of the river & great food & drinks. 5 min drive or 10 minute walk
Great food-inside & outside dinning( must book) 5min drive/10 minute walk
16 locals recommend
James and White
17 Church StGreat food-inside & outside dinning( must book) 5min drive/10 minute walk
Very smart food & venue!Great food-inside & outside dinning( must book) 5min drive/10 minute walk
23 locals recommend
The Bar at the Kings Arms
18 Castle StVery smart food & venue!Great food-inside & outside dinning( must book) 5min drive/10 minute walk
Local essentials
Best milkshakes & hot chicks in town! Get there early & follow the river round & enjoy on a bench on the bowling green next to the castle ruin
Ducking Stool Tea Rooms
Ducking Stool LaneBest milkshakes & hot chicks in town! Get there early & follow the river round & enjoy on a bench on the bowling green next to the castle ruin
Takeaways
Top Wok Christchurch Ltd
141 Barrack RdMasala Bay
24 Bridge StNUSARA | Thai Fire Kitchen
8-10 Castle StreetCafes
Ducking Stool Tea Rooms
Ducking Stool LaneParks & nature
Noisy Lobster restaurant, take away chips/coffee etc 10 minute drive & 2 car parks
64 locals recommend
Avon Beach
Noisy Lobster restaurant, take away chips/coffee etc 10 minute drive & 2 car parks
Bistro on the beach cafe ( 5 min drive) free parking on over cliff. Paid car parking in the car park
60 locals recommend
Southbourne Beachfront
Bistro on the beach cafe ( 5 min drive) free parking on over cliff. Paid car parking in the car park
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayAvon Beach
Arts & Culture
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay RoadChristchurch Priory Church
Quay RoadRed House Museum & Gardens
Quay Road