Bev's Guidebook

Bev
Bev's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Accessible only by lovely walk/Land train from Hengistbury Head or ferry boat from Mudeford Quay or longer boat ride from Christchurch.
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Mudeford Sandbank
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Accessible only by lovely walk/Land train from Hengistbury Head or ferry boat from Mudeford Quay or longer boat ride from Christchurch.
The beaches are stunning along this expensive peninsula. Beach on one side and shallow part of Poole harbour on the other, where you can hire waters ports equiptment. There's a ferry from here which takes you to Studland beaches, which are more natural, run by the National Trust.
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Sandbanks Beach
Banks Road
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The beaches are stunning along this expensive peninsula. Beach on one side and shallow part of Poole harbour on the other, where you can hire waters ports equiptment. There's a ferry from here which takes you to Studland beaches, which are more natural, run by the National Trust.

Activity

Great place to hire windsurf paddle board kyak ect..
Lots of lovely walks and cycle(hire) routes. Great tree top trail. Try out segway, Go Ape, miniture steam train, lake and children's play areas.
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Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton Road
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Lots of lovely walks and cycle(hire) routes. Great tree top trail. Try out segway, Go Ape, miniture steam train, lake and children's play areas.
Here you can hire paddle boards, kyaks windsurfers ect. Ideal for beginners in this safe shallow harbour. There is a small pub, Fish stall, cafe, picnic area, boat trips and ferry over to Mudeford Spit. The best part are the amazing sunsets looking over towards Christchurch Priory, just stunning.
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Mudeford Quay Car Park
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Here you can hire paddle boards, kyaks windsurfers ect. Ideal for beginners in this safe shallow harbour. There is a small pub, Fish stall, cafe, picnic area, boat trips and ferry over to Mudeford Spit. The best part are the amazing sunsets looking over towards Christchurch Priory, just stunning.
Dry ski run, ringos and sledges, cafe bar and ski shop.
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Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre & Snowsports Shop
Matchams Lane
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Dry ski run, ringos and sledges, cafe bar and ski shop.
Just a walk away from our house. There's a nice cafe overlooking the green. I believe you can pay and play.
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Queens Park Golf Course
Queens Park West Drive
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Just a walk away from our house. There's a nice cafe overlooking the green. I believe you can pay and play.
Great fun dinasaur themed mini golf, fun for adults as well as kids, driving range, pay and play, They have a lovely sit in or outside cafe and bar called Kitchen Club. Great food too.
Playgolf Bournemouth
Riverside Avenue
Great fun dinasaur themed mini golf, fun for adults as well as kids, driving range, pay and play, They have a lovely sit in or outside cafe and bar called Kitchen Club. Great food too.
Lots to do if it rains, cinemas, indoor mini golf, lots of food outlets, right in the town centre for shopping.
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Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter Crescent
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Lots to do if it rains, cinemas, indoor mini golf, lots of food outlets, right in the town centre for shopping.
Loads of shows and events. Close to the beach. There's a multistory car park also.
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Bournemouth International Centre
Exeter Road
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Loads of shows and events. Close to the beach. There's a multistory car park also.
It's a 15min walk away from our house. Swimming pool, gym, sports facility, exercise classes and more.
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BH Live Active, Littledown
Chaseside
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It's a 15min walk away from our house. Swimming pool, gym, sports facility, exercise classes and more.
Great place to try out paddle boarding, kyaking, windsurfing, ect.. In the safe harbour from Mudeford Quay.
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ShoreSports
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Great place to try out paddle boarding, kyaking, windsurfing, ect.. In the safe harbour from Mudeford Quay.

Neighbourhoods

Christchurch has it all. I dependant cafés and bars.Market on Mondays. Historic Priory. Stroll along the Riverside. Here you can hire a boat or take a boat trip to Mudeford spit. If your lucky you may see the horses wading in the water along the rivers edge. Oh and look out for the Hippo.
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Christchurch
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Christchurch has it all. I dependant cafés and bars.Market on Mondays. Historic Priory. Stroll along the Riverside. Here you can hire a boat or take a boat trip to Mudeford spit. If your lucky you may see the horses wading in the water along the rivers edge. Oh and look out for the Hippo.
Lots of independent cafes and bars. Leads to the beach via Fisherman's walk.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood Rd
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Lots of independent cafes and bars. Leads to the beach via Fisherman's walk.
Independent shops, cafes and bars. Victorian arcade and Great fish and chips from Chez Fred's. There are car parks here, but you may be lucky and get a space free on the surrounding roads. Closest beach is Alum Chine where there is a small car park.
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Westbourne
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Independent shops, cafes and bars. Victorian arcade and Great fish and chips from Chez Fred's. There are car parks here, but you may be lucky and get a space free on the surrounding roads. Closest beach is Alum Chine where there is a small car park.
Closest beach to us. Safe swimming, surfing, Harvester, Urban reef cafes on the beach and Pier.
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Boscombe Pier
2494 Undercliff Dr
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Closest beach to us. Safe swimming, surfing, Harvester, Urban reef cafes on the beach and Pier.
Old Town with lots of history, pirates being one. You can take boat trips here. Recommend the sea safari fast rib, but of course there are some more sedate trips too. Great if you want to do a fishing boat trip.
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Poole Quay
The Quay
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Old Town with lots of history, pirates being one. You can take boat trips here. Recommend the sea safari fast rib, but of course there are some more sedate trips too. Great if you want to do a fishing boat trip.

Food Scene

Unusual place to eat or drink right on the beach.
Sobo Beach
Southbourne Coast Road
Unusual place to eat or drink right on the beach.
Within walking distance (25 min) small but lovely atmosphere
Darcy's Bar & Kitchen
1089 Christchurch Road
Within walking distance (25 min) small but lovely atmosphere
20 min walk away. Great for steaks and grill. Salad bar.
The Cooper Dean
700 Castle Ln W
20 min walk away. Great for steaks and grill. Salad bar.
25 min walk great for Carvery and a drink.
Toby Carvery Cooper Dean
25 min walk great for Carvery and a drink.
25 min walk.Love going here, very friendly Indian restaurant and takeaway. No alcohol is served here, but they are happy for you to take your own. (shops close by if you need to buy)
Forest Spice
1158 Christchurch Rd
25 min walk.Love going here, very friendly Indian restaurant and takeaway. No alcohol is served here, but they are happy for you to take your own. (shops close by if you need to buy)
15 min walk. There is a really nice sports bar with veranda. Reasonable prices too. I would check out opening times though it may close early.
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BH Live Active, Littledown
Chaseside
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15 min walk. There is a really nice sports bar with veranda. Reasonable prices too. I would check out opening times though it may close early.

Reizigersadvies

Vervoersmogelijkheden

Beryl bikes and scooters

Pay by minute ride. Great if you don't want to try and find a parking space near the beach. Download the Beryl App.
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Check out morebus for the latest bus timetables

The nearest bus stop is a 6 minute walk away. Which takes you into Christchurch or Bournemouth, however this is only runs every hour. A further 5 minute walk to the Queens Park Hotel stop will give you a more frequent service.
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United Taxi

Easy number to remember. Let them know our entrance and Driveway is on Harewood Crescent.