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| Christchurch, on the border with Hampshire, is a popular sailing centre sited where the Stour
and the Avon meet. Protected by Hengistbury Head with its Iron Age fort, the old town
is dominated by the famous 11th century Priory Church, the longest parish church in
England.
In Christchurch there are several reserved buildings including
the thatched 14th century Old Court House and the Georgian
Red House.
In the summer months try a ferry trip, hear the band concerts,
hire a boat hire or watch the wildlife at Stanpit Marshes.
The main beach near Christchurch is at Mudeford.
Christchurch has a market on Mondays, and there is a Tourist
Information Centre in the town.
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Location
Map of Christchurch |
What
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Christchurch Tourist Attractions
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 Priory
Church, Christchurch, the longest parish church in England
with 176 steps to the top of the tower, shop, small museum,
monument to the poet Shelley, suggested donation. Map |
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| Christchurch
Castle, Christchurch, remains of a Norman keep and house
on the banks of the Avon. Map |
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Red
House Museum & Gardens, Quay Road, Christchurch,
Georgian splendour with local history, display of costumes,
shop,etc, Tel: 01202 482860 
Map
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Top Jousting, 2 hours of jousting during the summer,
Tel: 01202 483777
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In Wonderland Maze, at Hurn off A338 north of Christchurch,
maze, play areas, farm, shop, etc, Tel: 01202 483444
Open: Easter -mid Sept, mid-Sept-Oct Weekends
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Where
To Stay in Christchurch
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Around
The Christchurch Area
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| Visit the resort of Bournemouth
for a day or a week !, or travel inland to the historic town of Wimborne Minster. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Bournemouth (4.56 miles) Barton on-Sea (5.03 miles) Milford on Sea (8.26 miles) Poole (9.11 miles) Wimborne Minster (10.01 miles) Brockenhurst (10.48 miles) Lymington (10.52 miles) Swanage (12.10 miles) Lyndhurst (12.92 miles) Fordingbridge (13.28 miles) Corfe Castle (13.95 miles) |
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Area
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01202
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Information
Centre
23
High Street
Christchurch
Tel: 01202
471780
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