Christchurch
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hristchurch unfolds open-air market on Mondays,
beneath the majestic a weekly Country Fayre on
11th century Priory Church, Thursdays and the Dorset
renowned for its 'miraculous Farmers’ Market on the fi rst
beam' and beautiful Friday morning of each month.
architecture. The town is Top events include the
famous for its fascinating Christchurch Music Festival,
and diverse heritage, which which takes place from 3rd
is centred around the older – 5th July, Mudeford Lifeboat
part of the town known as the Fun Day on 2nd August and
Priory Quarter. Here you will the Christchurch Regatta and
fi nd the Red House Museum Carnival from 8th – 16th August.
and Gardens, Place Mill and Only four miles from
the ruins of the Norman Hall the centre of Christchurch, Castle and on to the Green Flag Beach, one of Christchurch’s six
and Christchurch Castle. Highcliffe is an attractive award-winning Steamer Point beaches that stretch across the
busy village, yet the peaceful Woodland and Mudeford Quay. curve of Christchurch Bay.
The bustling town centre coastline of Christchurch Bay is Mudeford Quay, with its lobster Call into the Christchurch
includes the High Street, only a few minutes' walk away. pots, fi shermen's cottages Information Centre in the High
Saxon Square and Bargates The unspoilt beaches are great and inn has been traditionally Street where the friendly staff
where you will fi nd a good mix for swimming, body boarding or linked with smuggling over will be pleased to give you
of traditional and specialist just lazing around and relaxing. the centuries and is still the information and advice to make
shops, restaurants and cafes. The Christchurch Coastal focal point of the local fi shing your visit to Christchurch a
There’s plenty of atmosphere Path is 2.5miles long and runs industry. A short stroll along the Perfect Day Out!
in the town centre, with a large from the car park to Highcliffe promenade will take you to Avon
www.visitchristchurch.info
whatever the weather... guaranteed fun!
It’s a full
Adventure Wonderland
day’s fun
With over 28 rides and
at dorset’s
attractions, Adventure
Wonderland, near
number one!
Bournemouth Airport,
continues to be Dorset’s
number one family theme
park, with the introduction
this summer of the new
fi ntastic interactive water
ride Shark Island!
Fintastic spectacular Montyzoomer’s
Interactive
Family favourites include Ball Firing Thunderdrome!
Water Ride!
the delightful Animal Cuddle Plus there’s a chance to meet
Corner, Snappy Croc, The characters such as Alice, The
Ghostly Galleon, Wild Bill’s Mad Hatter, The White Rabbit or
Runaway Train, Turbo Teacups, Cortez the Lion.
Flying Elephants and much, Also this year there are a
much more! It’s also home number of extra ‘all inclusive’
to the South’s largest natural guest appearances and
Now over
maze based on the Alice in attractions, including Spongebob
28 rides and
Wonderland story, with over Squarepants, A Cyberman, Birds
attractions
1 ½ miles of paths. And that’s of Prey and Dora the Explorer
just outside! In the indoor amongst others.
Aztec adventure centre, Wild Catering facilities include
CALL 01202 483444
Thing, there are bucket- The Alice Café, The Café of
www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
loads of activities for mini Muchooeatyou and a mezzanine
opposite bournemouth airport
trail blazers including Python lounge with licensed bar. Call
Drop, Rollerball Alley and the 01202 483444 for more details.
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