Christchurch Attractions
The town of Christchurch (pop. 39,000) owes its name to the wide bay along which several seaside resorts have developed. This port lying between the rivers Avon and Stour had already been settled in the Saxon period.
The natural harbor in Christchurch provide opportunity for scenic walks, water sports and a visit to the six sandy beaches.
The natural harbor in Christchurch provide opportunity for scenic walks, water sports and a visit to the six sandy beaches.
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Priory Church
The large Priory Church dates to the mid 12th C. Some of the main highlights include the choir screen, the tomb of Anne Pugin, and the main altar.
Hengistbury Head
Christchurch is especially popular with sailing enthusiasts who like to take their boats round Hengistbury Head, a narrow tongue of land which was occupied by early Neolithic settlers and has remains of prehistoric defensive works.
Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle is undergoing restoration but still stands as a Grade 1 listed house. It was built in the 1830's on cliff top grounds overlooking the Isle of Wight. A permanent exhibition - "The Story of the Castle" and temporary displays may be viewed at the the castle. As well, a visitor centre is housed in the newly restored south wing.
Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay Drive
107 Lymington Road
Highcliffe
Christchurch BH23 4LA
England
Rothesay Drive
107 Lymington Road
Highcliffe
Christchurch BH23 4LA
England
Hours
February 1 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Place Mill
Place Mill in Christchurch has been carefully restored to provide a backdrop to the collection of milling artefacts, arts and crafts. The Anglo-Saxon watermill once harnessed the power of the river during select tidal conditions and used the energy to grind flour.
Hours
April 12 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Southern Electric Museum (closed)
Attraction is closed.
The Southern Electric Museum in Christchurch is Britain's premier electricity museum. It is set in an Edwardian power station and features a historic display of electricity supply and early domestic items. The museum also offers hands-on experiments that children of all ages will enjoy.
The Southern Electric Museum in Christchurch is Britain's premier electricity museum. It is set in an Edwardian power station and features a historic display of electricity supply and early domestic items. The museum also offers hands-on experiments that children of all ages will enjoy.
