As spring starts in Christchurch and the sun begins to shine over the destination again, it’s a great time to embrace longer days and warmer weather. Shake off the cold winter chill and enjoy the best our wonderful destination has to offer.
With fresh flowers in bloom and wildlife waking up again, the parks and gardens across Christchurch are filled with life and colour. There’s always something fun to do during the Easter half-term, whether you’re spending time with family, young children, going to an event, or just enjoying the much-needed bank holiday!
With the cold winter safely behind and the chance to spend more time outdoors again, you can easily see why some think spring is the best season to visit Christchurch.
Springtime for Christchurch parks and gardens means flowers, wildlife, and beautiful colours! When the flowers start to bloom again, you can see stunning flowers in the gardens, and of course, dotted around the destination, you will see the iconic bright brink cherry blossoms.
The remnants of Christchurch Castle are the perfect place to begin any exploration off the beaten track, with the meandering walk through the Priory Gardens to the quay offering tranquillity and almost unperturbed peace. Read more about Christchurch parks and gardens.
With longer sunlight hours, it can be a great time to enjoy a seaside holiday. As we move further into spring, it's so much warmer, and we're spending more time outdoors. The sandy beaches of Christchurch are welcoming. Grab a bucket and spade, or your beach chair and a good book, and go on a sandy adventure.
Spring for kids
There are loads of things to do in Christchurch for children in the spring. During Easter and half-term, many local attractions and activities will have themed events and special offers, and our food and drink businesses also like to celebrate the occasion.
Check out our Easter page for the best of what’s taking place this year.
Somewhere for your spring break
Whether you’re making plans for the spring bank holiday or filling half terms and holidays with fun things, spring is a great time to stay in Christchurch. With more daylight hours and often quieter beaches, booking a stay on the coast with the most is a great option this time of year. Check out our accommodation providers for some inspiration.
We’re an eventful town all year round, and springtime is no different. Every year brings something new and exciting, so check out the what’s on calendar to see what’s coming up.
Find out whether the weather is worth weathering on our live weather page! Thanks to the unique microclimate, we often get fantastic sunny spells across the destination during springtime, but you never can be too sure. Head to our live weather page to see what the conditions are for the next 7 days!
