Valentines Itinerary

A view of the Bournemouth & Poole coastline from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks

Discover, explore and be inspired by our 10 miles of beautiful coastline! Beneath the magnificent cliffs, you'll find Bournemouth and Poole's 10 miles of award-winning beaches, from Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve in the East all the way across to Sandbanks in the West. Please note: This version should work with Google Chrome.

Featured

Friars Cliff Beach Huts view west towards Mudeford and Bournemouth.

Friars Cliff Beach

Shingle and sand beaches ideal for families. Magnificent views of the Isle of Wight and…

Macro image of golf ball on a blue tee.

Highcliffe Castle Golf Club

A very friendly and welcoming club in the beautiful coastal village of Highcliffe.

Christchurch Sailing Club

Christchurch Sailing Club

Set in beautiful surroundings of Christchurch, overlooking the Rivers Stour and Avon, and adjacent…

Convent Walk, Christchurch, Dorset

Convent Walk

The Convent Walk is a tranquil route that follows the course of Mill Stream, as it runs parallel to…

Gundimore Beach, Mudeford, Christchurch in Dorset

Gundimore Beach

Great views of the Isle of Wight and Mudeford Sandbank from this sandy beach. There is a designated…

City Sightseeing Bus

City Sightseeing Bournemouth

City Sightseeing Bournemouth is part of the City Sightseeing Worldwide family which operates in…

photo of a boat the the boating logo

Bournemouth Boating Sevices

At Bournemouth Boating Services, we offer a wide range of boating experiences, from hiring your own…

Painted lady butterfly at New Meadows Nature Reserve

Nea Meadows Nature Reserve

A small quiet Local Nature Reserve (LNR) which has a lake, wildlife pond, woodland and two…

A plan situated in a green field.

Bournemouth Aviation Museum

We provide an interesting and informative visit for people of all ages and to share the enjoyment…

Branksome Dene Room outside shot with the Coral logo in the top right hand corner

Branksome Dene Room

Nestled on Poole’s picturesque, gloriously photogenic coastline, sits one of the most unique…

View of Mudeford and The Idle of Wight image by: Andrew Millard Photography

Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve

Stanpit Marsh is situated on the north side of Christchurch Harbour, just below the confluence of…

man reaching down to a bowls ball.

Highcliffe Bowling Club

Highcliffe Bowling Club is a vibrant club with six outdoor rinks and adjoining pavilion. Situated…

Centre VR Bournemouth Attraction for Kids and Teens

Centre VR

Centre VR brings the wonder of virtual reality to life, with some of the most amazing and fun…

Wide shot of people walking on the dusty promenade at Avon Beach.

Avon Beach

Avon Beach is a sandy beach situated in the coastal town of Mudeford, the beach sits just east of…

Searching for...

  • What's On

  • Things To Do

  • Accommodation

  • Food & Drink

Dates
Type
Location
Keyword

Things to Do

Type
Location
Keyword

Accommodation

Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type
Location
Keyword

Food & Drink

Type
Location
Keyword

What's On

Dates
Type
Location
Keyword

Things to Do

Type
Location
Keyword

Accommodation

Type
Location
Keyword
Arrival Date:
Add Room

Food & Drink

Type
Location
Keyword

Number of results:

Number of results: 106

, currently showing 19 to 36.

  1. Highcliffe Beach

    Christchurch

    Highcliffe beach is a Blue Flag awarded stretch of shingle and sand beaches at the most easterly point of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole on the Dorset - Hampshire boundary. 

  2. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre

    Bournemouth

    A day at Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve is truly a great day out, even outside of the summer. It is still full of wildlife, rare plants, and of course, the thousands of years of important archaeological history.

  3. Place Mill

    Christchurch

    Place Mill is a heritage Mill, situated on the Quomps, Christchurch Quay. It is one of the key heritage sites in Christchurch, alongside Christchurch Castle, the Norman House, and the Priory.

  4. Red House Museum

    Christchurch

    A former Georgian workhouse, the Red House is now a museum exploring the story of Christchurch from before the Ice Age to modern times.

  5. Steamer Point Nature Reserve

    Christchurch

    Steamer Point is a 24 acre cliff top designated local nature reserve situated between Highcliffe Castle and Friar's Cliff.

  6. Tutton's Well

    Stanpit, CHRISTCHURCH

    The oldest link to antiquity which the town possessed, the ‘constant never-failing stream of water of uncommon purity’ which erupted here was renowned for its medicinal virtues, especially for eyes, and hawked as The Christchurch Elixir.

  7. Highcliffe Castle

    Highcliffe, Christchurch

    Highcliffe Castle is a Grade 1 listed building situated on the cliff top overlooking Christchurch Bay.

    Price

    Price £3.20 to £20.00 Per person per day
  8. Christchurch Harbour

    Christchurch Harbour is an isolated natural harbour to the South East of Christchurch.

  9. Urban Health & Fitness

    Urban Health & Fitness Christchurch is a friendly and welcoming boutique health club offering uniquely designed instructor-led fitness classes and gym facilities and therapy services.

  10. Hengistbury Head Beach

    Christchurch, Bournemouth

    Hengistbury Head is a relatively unspoilt beach, consistently featuring in the annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice® awards for Beaches. It has a south-facing pebble beach, with imposing clay and ironstone cliffs, and soft, sandy beaches at…

  11. Sandbanks Mini Golf

    Poole

    If you think you’ve got what it takes then come and test yourself at Sandbanks Mini Golf, the South Coast’s best mini golf course, right next to one of Europe’s best beaches!

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket
  12. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

    Bournemouth

    The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum houses important collections of paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, world-wide collections and contemporary craft commissions.

    Price

    Price Free to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Book Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum Online (opens in a new window)

  13. Mudeford Sandbank

    Bournemouth

    Mudeford Sandspit in a stretch of sandbanks that extends East from Hengistbury head towards Mudeford Quay.

  14. Beryl

    Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Beryl Bike share is now available in Christchurch. You can hire the bikes and and get riding instantly by using the Beryl App available on the Google and iOS app stores. 

  15. Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre

    Bournemouth

    Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Stour Valley Nature Reserve. It is run in partnership between BCP Council and the Bournemouth Parks Foundation.

    We recommend stopping in before you head out down to the river. This true…

  16. Ramsdown

    Christchurch

    Ramsdown is an area of scenic walks through heathlands and coniferous forest. It is the perfect place to take walks with your dog and from the top of the hill you can view out over the heathland over towards Bournemouth. 

  17. St Catherine's Hill Nature Reserve

    Christchurch

    St Catherine's Hill is a 35 hectare area of heathland and coniferous forest popular for mountain biking, dog walking and hiking.