Come to Christchurch
Christchurch, Bournemouth and the surrounding area has many varied locations of beauty, history and culture, as well as the facilities and entertainment you would expect from a large modern town.
Location
Why come to Christchurch
Christchurch is a super location for enjoying your trip to the UK. It is an attractive, historic town on the south coast of England, sandwiched between the lively resort of Bournemouth and the beautiful New Forest.
A delightful English Town
Christchurch takes its name from the magnificent 11th century priory church in the heart of the town. It is situated between 2 rivers, the Avon and the Stour, and on the shores of its own natural harbour.
With a population of 45,000 people, Christchurch is large enough to have a life of its own, but small enough to feel friendly, safe and accessible. The town boasts interesting shops, many restaurants and cosy cafes, a well-equipped sports centre, and the art-deco Regent Centre offering a program of films, plays and concerts.
Miles of Golden Beach
Christchurch is also an ideal place for water-lovers. In addition to the rivers and harbour, there are four miles of clean, safe beach to the east of the town and 7 miles to the west. All this provides plenty of opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, beach volleyball and water sports, or just strolling along the waterfront and enjoying the excellent views.
Beautiful Countryside
To the east of Christchurch, and easily reached by car or train, is the New Forest National Park; 150 square miles of woodland and open heath, with deer and ponies wandering freely. It is easy to explore on foot or by bike, and has many tracks for walking and over 100 miles of specially-marked cycle routes.
Bournemouth for big town buzz
For the energy and liveliness of a big town, the centre of Bournemouth is only a short bus ride away. Bournemouth is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Britain and with lots of shops, miles of beach and plenty of leisure facilities, there are always things to see and do.
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