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164 Holdenhurst RdTesco Esso Express
Andover RoadFood scene
A great place to grab a genuine Italian Chef baked pizza, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
Pizza Baracca
36 The GroveA great place to grab a genuine Italian Chef baked pizza, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
The Bunker Bar and Café
7 Marlow DriveA great place to eat in, close by
You can walk across the golf course from Riverway Park to this lovely restaurant with nice views. Good deals on wood fired pizzas
The Kitchen Club, Bournemouth
Riverside AvenueYou can walk across the golf course from Riverway Park to this lovely restaurant with nice views. Good deals on wood fired pizzas
Good food and pre or post dinner walk on the beach
149 locals recommend
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveGood food and pre or post dinner walk on the beach
Take the ferry across to this restaurant on a starlit night and get served great food
27 locals recommend
Beach House
Take the ferry across to this restaurant on a starlit night and get served great food
The Noisy Lobster
A good place for breakfast following an early morning swim!
The Boathouse
Quay RoadBar and restaurant with good cocktails
Christchurch HarSPA
95 MudefordHarbour side dining
Club Restaurant at Captain's Club Hotel
Wick LaneRiverside dining and bar
The Jetty
95 MudefordExquisite dining experience on the Harbour
‘Excellent pub with good live music at weekends, Had a great night out here, very busy but nice and mellow vibe’
37 locals recommend
The Thomas Tripp
10 Wick Ln‘Excellent pub with good live music at weekends, Had a great night out here, very busy but nice and mellow vibe’
The Boathouse
Quay RoadLively bar with live music
The Grove Tavern
27 Southbourne GroveSightseeing
The visitor centre is a great place to find out about the local history and there are wonderful walks nearby.
91 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayThe visitor centre is a great place to find out about the local history and there are wonderful walks nearby.
Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve is a beautiful and wild part of the Bournemouth coastline, edged with sand dunes and stunning wild grasses and flowers. It’s a great place for dog walking and running and there are often kite surfers to watch.
The award winning Mudeford Spit beach huts can be reached by walking the full length of Hengistbury head and if you need help getting back there’s always the land train. The Beach House restaurant on Mudeford Spit provides good food and is fun to get to using the small ferry from Mudeford. Check the crossing times first though! On the Mudeford side of Christchurch Harbour you’ll be able to visit the Haven House Pub, or go on a fishing trip, maybe try crabbing, or buy fish from the fish stall. Walks continue from here along the coastline to Avon Beach, New Milton and Barton, with good little cafes for stops.
264 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve is a beautiful and wild part of the Bournemouth coastline, edged with sand dunes and stunning wild grasses and flowers. It’s a great place for dog walking and running and there are often kite surfers to watch.
The award winning Mudeford Spit beach huts can be reached by walking the full length of Hengistbury head and if you need help getting back there’s always the land train. The Beach House restaurant on Mudeford Spit provides good food and is fun to get to using the small ferry from Mudeford. Check the crossing times first though! On the Mudeford side of Christchurch Harbour you’ll be able to visit the Haven House Pub, or go on a fishing trip, maybe try crabbing, or buy fish from the fish stall. Walks continue from here along the coastline to Avon Beach, New Milton and Barton, with good little cafes for stops.
Wonderful forest walks, all different lengths, all with very different features. Follow this link for more information https://www.thenewforest.co.uk/things-to-do/walking
155 locals recommend
Beaulieu
Wonderful forest walks, all different lengths, all with very different features. Follow this link for more information https://www.thenewforest.co.uk/things-to-do/walking
Walking heaven, including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, and Old Harry Rock
19 locals recommend
Purbeck District
Walking heaven, including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, and Old Harry Rock
Durdle Door
Good walks and two different beaches
Historic fishing cove, with traditional dining and cliff top walks. Canyoning expérience available to book from the centre
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
Historic fishing cove, with traditional dining and cliff top walks. Canyoning expérience available to book from the centre
Sculpture by the Lakes
Corfe Castle
Kingston Maurward
National Trust - Montacute House
Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay DriveActivities
Sporting or active things to do
Kayak and paddleboard hire, buy or sell a boat, take a boating qualification https://www.rivershackboats.co.uk/
River Shack
Wick LaneKayak and paddleboard hire, buy or sell a boat, take a boating qualification https://www.rivershackboats.co.uk/
A peaceful lake setting with camping and fun for the kids. Inflatable obstacle courses and wakeboarding for the more adventurous
151 locals recommend
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadA peaceful lake setting with camping and fun for the kids. Inflatable obstacle courses and wakeboarding for the more adventurous
Fun adventure golf and Wood fired pizzas in the Kitchen Club cafe and restaurant afterwards
13 locals recommend
Mighty Claws Adventure Golf
Riverside AvenueFun adventure golf and Wood fired pizzas in the Kitchen Club cafe and restaurant afterwards
American Golf - Bournemouth - Christchurch
Riverside AvenueGolf course spanning the river
Surf Steps
2494 Undercliff DrSurfboard hire and lessons for all the family
Sorted Surf & SUP School
Undercliff DriveSurfboard hire for all the family
Canyoning and other outdoor activities https://lulworthoutdoors.com/
9 locals recommend
Lulworth Outdoors
Main RoadCanyoning and other outdoor activities https://lulworthoutdoors.com/
Boat hire by the hour for trips on the river
http://bournemouthboating.co.uk/
9 locals recommend
Bournemouth Boating Services
323 Belle Vue RdBoat hire by the hour for trips on the river
http://bournemouthboating.co.uk/
Predator Fishing Charters
MudefordMackerel fishing trips https://www.predatorcharters.org/
Museums
Lovely local museum
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay RoadLovely local museum, cafe with garden
Travel
Methods of transport
Bournemouth Airport
Parley LaneBournemouth (Coach Station)
Christchurch Railway Station
Shopping
Town Centre
Dolphin Shopping Centre
110 Dolphin CentreAlex & Us
3A Church St