Michelle's Guidebook

Michelle
Michelle's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Absolutely beautiful views. Why not stop for a drink or bite to eat at ‘The Bunker’ before the journey back!?
Saint Catherine's Hill Lane
Saint Catherine's Hill Lane
Absolutely beautiful views. Why not stop for a drink or bite to eat at ‘The Bunker’ before the journey back!?
Highcliffe Castle is just 3 miles from Christchurch - not only a beautiful and historical building, but the surrounding grounds are perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic on the lawns. There is also direct access to both a wonderful sandy beach and the unspoilt nature reserve of nearby Steamer Point. You will find the The Castle Kitchen Tearooms within the grounds, which provides hot and cold drinks along with delicious snacks and homemade cakes. .
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Дворац Хајклиф
Rothesay Drive
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Highcliffe Castle is just 3 miles from Christchurch - not only a beautiful and historical building, but the surrounding grounds are perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic on the lawns. There is also direct access to both a wonderful sandy beach and the unspoilt nature reserve of nearby Steamer Point. You will find the The Castle Kitchen Tearooms within the grounds, which provides hot and cold drinks along with delicious snacks and homemade cakes. .
I cannot believe it’s taken me so many years to visit this place! We had an absolutely magical day out here in April 2021 the scenery is stunning. I can’t wait to return again soon.
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Brownsea Island
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I cannot believe it’s taken me so many years to visit this place! We had an absolutely magical day out here in April 2021 the scenery is stunning. I can’t wait to return again soon.

Places to eat and drink CHRISTCHURCH

The Bunker Bar and Café
7 Marlow Drive
Just a 10 minute walk from our place. Really welcoming and lovely place to eat.
Mum's Cafe
Fairmile Road
Just a 10 minute walk from our place. Really welcoming and lovely place to eat.
My most favourite Thai restaurant ever! Highly recommend.
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The Rising Sun Thai & Pan-Asian
123 Purewell
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My most favourite Thai restaurant ever! Highly recommend.
I only recently discovered this place and it is fab! The garden is beautiful and the food and drinks were amazing!
Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour
11 Castle Street
I only recently discovered this place and it is fab! The garden is beautiful and the food and drinks were amazing!
Great food and atmosphere. There is a DJ Friday and Saturday evenings so you can dance the night away!
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Soho
7 Church St
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Great food and atmosphere. There is a DJ Friday and Saturday evenings so you can dance the night away!
Great location on Christchurch Quay and fab food.
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The Boathouse
Quay Road
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Great location on Christchurch Quay and fab food.
Central location, nice atmosphere and great food
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Arcado Lounge
71 High St
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Central location, nice atmosphere and great food
Always a winner with the kids! Central location and friendly staff. Say hi to Bruno for me!
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Pizza Express
73 High St
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Always a winner with the kids! Central location and friendly staff. Say hi to Bruno for me!
Club Restaurant at Captain's Club Hotel
Wick Lane
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The Jetty
95 Mudeford
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Christchurch HarSPA
95 Mudeford
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The Bar at the Kings Arms
18 Castle St
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The Riverside
220 Belle Vue Rd
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Loch & Quay
24 Church St
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Lovely restaurant and food. Hugh Grant once ate here whilst on his holidays!
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Masala Bay
24 Bridge St
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Lovely restaurant and food. Hugh Grant once ate here whilst on his holidays!
Ye Olde George Inn
2A Castle St
Fantastic pub! Big outdoor area. Often live music.
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The Thomas Tripp
10 Wick Ln
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Fantastic pub! Big outdoor area. Often live music.
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The Ship Inn
23A High St
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Old school Italian restaurant.
Pinocchio
5 Church St
Old school Italian restaurant.
Walkable in about an hour from our place using the scenic footpath. Lovely sunny beer garden and good food.
Avon Causeway Hotel
Avon Causeway
Walkable in about an hour from our place using the scenic footpath. Lovely sunny beer garden and good food.

Places to go

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Moors Valley Country Park и шума
Horton Road
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Our favourite local attraction. It truly is a wonderful day out for all ages!
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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
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Our favourite local attraction. It truly is a wonderful day out for all ages!
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Океанаријум
Pier Approach
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We recently visited with our 4 & 6 year old children and had a really lovely day out. Animals, rides, a maze, soft play and live shows! Plus the added bonus of watching planes as you’re right by Bournemouth Airport! ✈️
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Земља чуда авантуре
Merritown Lane
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We recently visited with our 4 & 6 year old children and had a really lovely day out. Animals, rides, a maze, soft play and live shows! Plus the added bonus of watching planes as you’re right by Bournemouth Airport! ✈️
Сноутракс Алпине Ацтивити Центре & Сноwспортс Шоп
Matchams Lane
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Hours of fun for a rainy day ! Our children absolutely love this place!
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Lemur Landings
Yarrow Road
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Hours of fun for a rainy day ! Our children absolutely love this place!
Another great place for the family on a rainy day!
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Splashdown
Tower Park
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Another great place for the family on a rainy day!
Центар за лов на сови, грабљиве птице и рептиле
Crow Lane
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Regent Centre
51 High St
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Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Merritown Lane
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There is something so therapeutic about picking your own strawberries!
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Sopley Farm
Derritt Lane
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There is something so therapeutic about picking your own strawberries!
Our kids love it here. Great park, walks and the cafe does the best fry up ever !
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Avon Heath Country Park
Brocks Pine
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Our kids love it here. Great park, walks and the cafe does the best fry up ever !
If aviation is your thing then this is a must! We took our children a couple of years ago and they loved sitting in old buses, helicopters, planes etc. Plus as you’re right by Bournemouth airport it’s ideal for plane spotting ! ✈️
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Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Merritown Lane
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If aviation is your thing then this is a must! We took our children a couple of years ago and they loved sitting in old buses, helicopters, planes etc. Plus as you’re right by Bournemouth airport it’s ideal for plane spotting ! ✈️

Places to go a little further afield

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Зоолошки врт Марвел
Thompson's Lane
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Paultons Park Дом Пепа Пиг Света
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Beaulieu
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Ексбери вртови
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A fantastic value for money day out and the ferry crossing from Lymington to the Isle of Wight is an added adventure for the kids!
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Blackgang Chine
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A fantastic value for money day out and the ferry crossing from Lymington to the Isle of Wight is an added adventure for the kids!
We visit Weymouth for a weekend every year and always go to the Sea Life centre. Easy to spend a whole day here with a huge park and splash park too!
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SEA LIFE Centar Vejmut
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We visit Weymouth for a weekend every year and always go to the Sea Life centre. Easy to spend a whole day here with a huge park and splash park too!
Beautiful gardens and fairy doors for the little ones to find!
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Фурзи вртови
School Lane
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Beautiful gardens and fairy doors for the little ones to find!
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Longdown Activity Farm
Deerleap Lane
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Take Aways & local shops/services

This is who we always use for our Chinese takeaways.
Dragon Palace II
8 High Street
This is who we always use for our Chinese takeaways.
Closest shop to us. Opening times in photos. Has a free ATM inside.
Co-op Food - Christchurch - Fairmile Road
202 Fairmile Rd
Closest shop to us. Opening times in photos. Has a free ATM inside.
Pretty much next door to the Coop so walkable. Lovely fish and chips. CASH ONLY!
Fairmile Fisheries
Fairmile Road
Pretty much next door to the Coop so walkable. Lovely fish and chips. CASH ONLY!
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United Taxis
164 Holdenhurst Rd
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Places to eat & drink SOUTHBOURNE

Best steak I’ve ever had !
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Dicky's
54-56 Southbourne Grove
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Best steak I’ve ever had !
Amazing place ! Fab atmosphere and always a good night !
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Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar
48 Poole Rd
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Amazing place ! Fab atmosphere and always a good night !
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Ludo Lounge
34 Southbourne Grove
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Be sure to check out ‘The Library’ upstairs - quirky cocktail bar can be booked separately.
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The Larder House
4 Southbourne Grove
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Be sure to check out ‘The Library’ upstairs - quirky cocktail bar can be booked separately.
We got married here! Beautiful garden and they do a great bottomless brunch if that’s your thing. Check out their website for details.
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Cliff House Hotel
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We got married here! Beautiful garden and they do a great bottomless brunch if that’s your thing. Check out their website for details.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood Rd
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Tuckton Tea Gardens
Belle Vue Road
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Cafe Riva
Boscombe Overcliff Drive
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Spyglass & Kettle
25-27 Stourwood Ave
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Darcy's Bar & Kitchen
1089 Christchurch Road

Neighbourhoods

Just a 10 minute drive from Christchurch. Gorgeous beaches & lovely places to eat. See my places to eat SOUTHBOURNE for recommendations.
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Southbourne
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Just a 10 minute drive from Christchurch. Gorgeous beaches & lovely places to eat. See my places to eat SOUTHBOURNE for recommendations.