Rebecca And David’s guidebook
Local Restaurants
These are not all the eateries near us but a few to get you started. These are ones we tend to use, most are 5 to 10 minute walking distance. IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO BOOK IN CHRISTCHURCH. As a holiday destination they tend to get booked up in advance.
Basic English food, tasty and good service reasonable price
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James and White
17 Church StBasic English food, tasty and good service reasonable price
Breakfast, Coffee, Lunch. English food, tasty, good service, reasonable price
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Arcado Lounge
71 High StBreakfast, Coffee, Lunch. English food, tasty, good service, reasonable price
Breakfast, Coffee, Lunch, evening meal. Nice seating. Good atmosphere, bar English food, tasty and good service at reasonable price
120 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Boathouse
Quay RoadBreakfast, Coffee, Lunch, evening meal. Nice seating. Good atmosphere, bar English food, tasty and good service at reasonable price
Clients have loved the location and food here, very close to us on the river.
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The Riverside
220 Belle Vue RdClients have loved the location and food here, very close to us on the river.
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Christchurch
3-5 Bridge StreetNice seating, more pizza type, very pleasant
La Mamma
7-9 Bridge StReal Italian, reasonable and cheerful – a Christchurch institution. Nice Garden
Masala Bay
24 Bridge StAuthentic Nice Tables and a Bar
Evening meal, lovely food. Nice seating, Good atmosphere, bar. Worth a visit
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Koh Thai
Evening meal, lovely food. Nice seating, Good atmosphere, bar. Worth a visit
Nice atmosphere in the Cabin not as busy as the pub. Fresh Fish based part of Restaurant.
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The Thomas Tripp
10 Wick LnNice atmosphere in the Cabin not as busy as the pub. Fresh Fish based part of Restaurant.
The Noisy Lobster
Beachside, lovely place to eat.
A stones throw from us. Both Bar and Restaurant food. Waterside.
Great Atmosphere, dangerous cocktails :0) Yumm.
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Club Restaurant at Captain's Club Hotel
Wick LaneA stones throw from us. Both Bar and Restaurant food. Waterside.
Great Atmosphere, dangerous cocktails :0) Yumm.
Restaurant the Jetty - Very Posh Expensive, Amazing Views, Excellent Food.
Restaurant The Upper Deck – Lovely food Not as Expensive as Jetty nice views from Terrace.
Waterside
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Christchurch HarSPA
95 MudefordRestaurant the Jetty - Very Posh Expensive, Amazing Views, Excellent Food.
Restaurant The Upper Deck – Lovely food Not as Expensive as Jetty nice views from Terrace.
Waterside
Tudor Style Hotel and Gastro Pub, worth a visit. Can walk if you enjoy hiking. In the heart of the Forest worth a visit. Talk to Becky to incorporate as a day out. She can advise on good walks and a few villages to stop off in to make a New Forest excursion.
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The White Buck
Bisterne CloseTudor Style Hotel and Gastro Pub, worth a visit. Can walk if you enjoy hiking. In the heart of the Forest worth a visit. Talk to Becky to incorporate as a day out. She can advise on good walks and a few villages to stop off in to make a New Forest excursion.
Friendly and tasty can ring through order and collect. They also have tables. 5 min walk
Priory Fryer
63 High StFriendly and tasty can ring through order and collect. They also have tables. 5 min walk
The Fry Inn
179 Tuckton RdFriendly, tasty can ring through order and collect, 5 minute walk
Lovely seating area that overlooks the priory, sofas and cocktails. Well worth a visit.
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Soho
7 Church StLovely seating area that overlooks the priory, sofas and cocktails. Well worth a visit.
Newly furnished this place has lovely views and lovely food, about 10-15 minutes away dependant on traffic. Or, a lovely walk across the Avon water meadows from Christchurch. Just ask me for directions.
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The New Queen Inn
Ringwood RoadNewly furnished this place has lovely views and lovely food, about 10-15 minutes away dependant on traffic. Or, a lovely walk across the Avon water meadows from Christchurch. Just ask me for directions.
Places to go
Some ideas when planning where to visit
Burley
Lovely Village in the heart of the forest
Lovely village with cattle, horses and donkeys wandering through. Heart of the New Forest.
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Brockenhurst
Lovely village with cattle, horses and donkeys wandering through. Heart of the New Forest.
Near Brockenhurst, take a picnic and do the walks. Plenty of parking.
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Longslade Bottom
Near Brockenhurst, take a picnic and do the walks. Plenty of parking.
Woodland with a number of walks within on easy terrain near Brockenhurst. There are also picnic tables.
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Wilverley Inclosure car park
Woodland with a number of walks within on easy terrain near Brockenhurst. There are also picnic tables.
Water Ski lessons on a lake. Banana boat rides, fun day out . You can picnic at the lakeside.
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadWater Ski lessons on a lake. Banana boat rides, fun day out . You can picnic at the lakeside.
Get the ferry to Mudeford Spit, crab fishing off the Quay, or park up and watch the waves and boats come in.
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Mudeford Quay
Mudeford QuayGet the ferry to Mudeford Spit, crab fishing off the Quay, or park up and watch the waves and boats come in.
Lymington
Lovely harbour town. Great shopping !
Pretty village to drive through and stop off for coffee. Lovely garden centre. Traditional.
Cranborne
Pretty village to drive through and stop off for coffee. Lovely garden centre. Traditional.
Get the ferry across, beautiful place to visit for the day. Picnic or book lunch at the PIG. Or try the pizza oven there, don't need to book but parking soon fills up.
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Studland
Get the ferry across, beautiful place to visit for the day. Picnic or book lunch at the PIG. Or try the pizza oven there, don't need to book but parking soon fills up.
Try riding through the forest on horseback English or Western style !
Lovely place very safe, great horses.
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Burley Villa School of Riding
Bashley Common RoadTry riding through the forest on horseback English or Western style !
Lovely place very safe, great horses.
Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay DriveWorth a visit, try the cream teas !
Holmsley Passage
Holmsley PassageLovely walk or cycle across the forest.
Just across the river from us, nice walk, lovely garden, boat hire, crazy golf. Catch Ferry from here to Christchurch or Mudeford.
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Tuckton Tea Gardens
Belle Vue RoadJust across the river from us, nice walk, lovely garden, boat hire, crazy golf. Catch Ferry from here to Christchurch or Mudeford.
Stanpit Marsh
Birdwatchers delight.
BODEGA
12 Wick LnAmazing Wines and deli.
Start here with a tea, then walk all the way to Burley along the old disused railway line. Grab lunch there, walk back and have a lovely beer before home. If your feet are sore, pop across the road and dabble barefoot in the stream on the edge of the forest.
One of my dog walk haunts.
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The Old Station Tea Rooms, Holmsley
Station RoadStart here with a tea, then walk all the way to Burley along the old disused railway line. Grab lunch there, walk back and have a lovely beer before home. If your feet are sore, pop across the road and dabble barefoot in the stream on the edge of the forest.
One of my dog walk haunts.
Lovely walks, train ride ride round forest, excursions on those things you stand on with wheels, café, picnic area. Parking a bit expensive and quite popular. Bikes, dogs and horses welcome
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Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadLovely walks, train ride ride round forest, excursions on those things you stand on with wheels, café, picnic area. Parking a bit expensive and quite popular. Bikes, dogs and horses welcome
Skiing in Christchurch whatever next, about 10 - 15 minutes drive traffic dependant.
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Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre & Snowsports Shop
Matchams LaneSkiing in Christchurch whatever next, about 10 - 15 minutes drive traffic dependant.
Timed Sessions
Timed sessions are ideal for when you just want to rock up and race, whatever & whenever the occasion.
Sessions are 15 minutes long. You need to allow 30 minutes at the venue per session to allow for your registration, kitting up, driver briefing, track session & lap time data sheet presentation.
Book your session on 01202 577733 (Timed Sessions are not available Saturdays) for Saturday race options go to website
https://www.southcoastkarting.co.uk/races-prices
Adults & Juniors are run in separate sessions.
1st session - £25
2nd session - £20
Additional sessions - £15
8 yrs - 13yrs 160cc Cadet Karts
14 yrs + 200cc Karts
South Coast Karting
Chapel Gate Circuit
Parley
Christchurch
BH23 6BL ABOUT 30 MIN AWAY
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South Coast Karting
Timed Sessions
Timed sessions are ideal for when you just want to rock up and race, whatever & whenever the occasion.
Sessions are 15 minutes long. You need to allow 30 minutes at the venue per session to allow for your registration, kitting up, driver briefing, track session & lap time data sheet presentation.
Book your session on 01202 577733 (Timed Sessions are not available Saturdays) for Saturday race options go to website
https://www.southcoastkarting.co.uk/races-prices
Adults & Juniors are run in separate sessions.
1st session - £25
2nd session - £20
Additional sessions - £15
8 yrs - 13yrs 160cc Cadet Karts
14 yrs + 200cc Karts
South Coast Karting
Chapel Gate Circuit
Parley
Christchurch
BH23 6BL ABOUT 30 MIN AWAY
Golfing Locally
Near the Hengistbury Head beach, plenty of parking, can rent clubs.
Many a happy day spent with my boys missing the hole ....
Play golf in Bournemouth at Solent Meads Golf Centre. The facility is open to the public all year round and comprises of an 18 hole par 3 golf course, a 9 hole 'fun course', an 11 bay driving range, a practice putting green and cafe .
http://solentmeads.com/
Website prices
Par 3 Golf Course - 18 Holes
ADULTS £8.80
JUNIORS £6.80
SENIORS £6.80
BLUE FREESTYLE CARD £5.80
Par 3 Golf Course - Day Ticket
ADULTS £13.80
JUNIORS £11.80
SENIORS £11.80
BLUE FREESTYLE CARD £10.80
Par 3 Golf Course - Card
6x ROUNDS : ADULTS £44.00
6x ROUNDS : JUNIORS £34.00
6x ROUNDS : SENIORS £34.00
Par 3 Golf Course - Hire
BAG & CLUBS £2.00
TROLLEY £2.00
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Solent Meads Golf Centre
Rolls DriveNear the Hengistbury Head beach, plenty of parking, can rent clubs.
Many a happy day spent with my boys missing the hole ....
Play golf in Bournemouth at Solent Meads Golf Centre. The facility is open to the public all year round and comprises of an 18 hole par 3 golf course, a 9 hole 'fun course', an 11 bay driving range, a practice putting green and cafe .
http://solentmeads.com/
Website prices
Par 3 Golf Course - 18 Holes
ADULTS £8.80
JUNIORS £6.80
SENIORS £6.80
BLUE FREESTYLE CARD £5.80
Par 3 Golf Course - Day Ticket
ADULTS £13.80
JUNIORS £11.80
SENIORS £11.80
BLUE FREESTYLE CARD £10.80
Par 3 Golf Course - Card
6x ROUNDS : ADULTS £44.00
6x ROUNDS : JUNIORS £34.00
6x ROUNDS : SENIORS £34.00
Par 3 Golf Course - Hire
BAG & CLUBS £2.00
TROLLEY £2.00
I drive past this club and through the course on my doggie excursions, lovely course. Apparently challenging but my golfing uncle says friendly and worth a play.
Burley Golf Club
Cott LaneI drive past this club and through the course on my doggie excursions, lovely course. Apparently challenging but my golfing uncle says friendly and worth a play.
I ride past this one too, expensive but utterly gorgeous landscaping. For discerning golfer. Famous people play here. I always have a sticky beak when I ride past just in case :)
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Remedy Oak Golf Course
Horton RoadI ride past this one too, expensive but utterly gorgeous landscaping. For discerning golfer. Famous people play here. I always have a sticky beak when I ride past just in case :)
Beaches
Just some ideas
Catch the Wick ferry for £2 across the river and walk and easy walk along the river and nature reserve to get here. Takes 15 minutes. You can then either stay on the beach, sand and pebbles , walk along the tarmac road or catch the land train to mudeford spit, or walk along the beach to mudeford spit. The further you walk the less it is like the UK. Just fab
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Hengistbury Head
Catch the Wick ferry for £2 across the river and walk and easy walk along the river and nature reserve to get here. Takes 15 minutes. You can then either stay on the beach, sand and pebbles , walk along the tarmac road or catch the land train to mudeford spit, or walk along the beach to mudeford spit. The further you walk the less it is like the UK. Just fab
Lovely Sandy beach, lots of parking. You can walk along the promenade to Bournemouth .
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Southbourne Beachfront
Lovely Sandy beach, lots of parking. You can walk along the promenade to Bournemouth .
Park anywhere along here to get to the beach between Hengistbury Head and Southbourne Beach.
Southbourne Overcliff Drive
Southbourne Overcliff DrivePark anywhere along here to get to the beach between Hengistbury Head and Southbourne Beach.
Best beach in my opinion as you can walk off the beach into the shade of the trees, you are near to public toilets and its quieter. Locals beach.
Steamer Point car park, Christchurch
Penny WayBest beach in my opinion as you can walk off the beach into the shade of the trees, you are near to public toilets and its quieter. Locals beach.
Get Poole ferry across to Studland and enjoy. So beautiful, room for all. Walk to Harrys Rocks etc great day out. I haven't cycled there but it looks fabulous. Take a picnic to avoid queuing for food.
Toilets very clean. :0)
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Knoll Beach Studland
Get Poole ferry across to Studland and enjoy. So beautiful, room for all. Walk to Harrys Rocks etc great day out. I haven't cycled there but it looks fabulous. Take a picnic to avoid queuing for food.
Toilets very clean. :0)
You could be anywhere in the world what a play sandy coves, gentle waves, lots of boats to watch. Sandcastles. Ferry from Mudeford Quay or drive to Hengistbury and walk or walk from here ! So many options. The Beach house café is now set up as a festival type eatery. Plenty of toilets. Beach huts, best after 5pm when everyone goes home ! You are a local when you stay with us so a brilliant way to spend an evening.
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Mudeford Sandbank
You could be anywhere in the world what a play sandy coves, gentle waves, lots of boats to watch. Sandcastles. Ferry from Mudeford Quay or drive to Hengistbury and walk or walk from here ! So many options. The Beach house café is now set up as a festival type eatery. Plenty of toilets. Beach huts, best after 5pm when everyone goes home ! You are a local when you stay with us so a brilliant way to spend an evening.
Useful Supermarkets, Taxi & Doctors
Useful Numbers
These are a reliable company. You can down load an app for them, add a card and book if you don't want to carry cash.
United Taxis
514 Christchurch RdThese are a reliable company. You can down load an app for them, add a card and book if you don't want to carry cash.
Highcliffe Medical Centre
248 Lymington RdBest Doctors in area.
Accident and Emergency
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
www.rbch.nhs.uk
NHS Trust Hospital
Castle Lane East, Bournemouth BH7 7DW · ~2 miles away
01202 303626
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Bournemouth Hospital station
Accident and Emergency
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
www.rbch.nhs.uk
NHS Trust Hospital
Castle Lane East, Bournemouth BH7 7DW · ~2 miles away
01202 303626
Marks and Spencer
13 High StEasy walking distance
Easy walking distance. You can ring and order for collection here prior to your vacation.
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Waitrose & Partners
33 BargatesEasy walking distance. You can ring and order for collection here prior to your vacation.
Big store, full range of goods, plenty of parking. Need to drive here ( 5 min)
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Sainsbury's
1 Lyndhurst RdBig store, full range of goods, plenty of parking. Need to drive here ( 5 min)
Lidl
Old Christchurch RoadVery well priced 5 minute drive.
ALDI
9-23 Palmerston RdGets really busy 5 minute drive. By TKMax so can be tricky to park.
McDonald's
103 Somerford RdWhen you just have to …. 5 minute drive and drive through :0)
For The Active Bunch
Surf Lesson and Paddle Board sessions Bournemouth Beach 500m from Boscombe Pier
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Surf Steps
2494 Undercliff DrSurf Lesson and Paddle Board sessions Bournemouth Beach 500m from Boscombe Pier
River Shack
Wick LaneSUP, Kayak, Paddle Hire. By Christchurch Rowing Club
Treetop stuff AND Forest Segway . Brilliant !
Nice place to visit really easy to get to.
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Go Ape Moors Valley
Horton RoadTreetop stuff AND Forest Segway . Brilliant !
Nice place to visit really easy to get to.
Western Riding in the New Forest. Good quality horses, well run.
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Burley Villa School of Riding
Bashley Common RoadWestern Riding in the New Forest. Good quality horses, well run.