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.

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City Sightseeing Bus

City Sightseeing Bournemouth

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

The Norman House Christchurch

The Norman House, Castle Keep and Motte

Christchurch Castle was built in the late 11th Century to protect the town. The once luxurious…

Overhead shot of the stunning smugglers crazy golf with Bournemouth beach and pier in the background

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf

Welcome to a world of golf, fun and natural wonder!  

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…

Out the front of Red House Museum located in Christchurch Dorset

Red House Museum

A former Georgian workhouse, the Red House is now a museum exploring the story of Christchurch from…

Aerial photo of Mudeford Sandspit facing North East.

Mudeford Sandbank

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

Train past Corfe Castle

Swanage Railway

What’s better than a leisurely trip behind an historic steam engine through an area of natural…

A trail at the peak of the Hill with a great view of Christchurch.

St Catherine's Hill Nature Reserve

St Catherine's Hill is a 35 hectare area of heathland and coniferous forest popular for mountain…

Mudeford Sailing Club

Mudeford Sailing Club

This is a unique Sailing Club, in a very special part of Christchurch Harbour. The friendship and …

Durdle Door Discover Dorset Tours

Discover Dorset Tours

Take a Discover Dorset tour with a professional guide and enjoy views you would never see from the…

Steamer Point nature reserve from above with the beach below.

Steamer Point Nature Reserve

Steamer Point is a 24 acre cliff top designated local nature reserve situated between Highcliffe…

Christchurch Quay docked with sailboats and Priory in the distance.

Christchurch Harbour

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

The quay in bright daylight with the bandstand at the side.

Christchurch Quay

Christchurch Quay is located south of the town centre on the banks of the river stour.

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  1. A trail at the peak of the Hill with a great view of Christchurch.

    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.

  2. Steamer Point nature reserve from above with the beach below.

    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.

  3. Christchurch Quay docked with sailboats and Priory in the distance.

    Christchurch Harbour

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

  4. The quay in bright daylight with the bandstand at the side.

    Christchurch Quay

    Christchurch Quay is located south of the town centre on the banks of the river stour.

  5. Gundimore Beach, Mudeford, Christchurch in Dorset

    Gundimore Beach

    Mudeford, CHRISTCHURCH

    Great views of the Isle of Wight and Mudeford Sandbank from this sandy beach. There is a designated watersports area and level access from Mudeford Quay and Avon Beach. Dogs welcome all year.

  6. Castle on sunny day with Parterre hedge in the foreground

    Highcliffe Castle

    Highcliffe, Christchurch

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

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    Price £3.20 to £20.00 Per person per day
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    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.

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

    Branksome Dene Room

    Poole

    Nestled on Poole’s picturesque, gloriously photogenic coastline, sits one of the most unique function spaces in the United Kingdom.

  9. Historic Mill located next to Chrischurch Quay

    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.

  10. Image of Poole Park crazy golf logo.

    Poole Park Crazy Golf

    Poole

    12 holes of crazy golf fun set in picturesque Poole Park.

  11. Stour Valley nature reserve sign

    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…

  12. Two girls going down the dry ski slope together on their ringos

    Snowtrax

    Hurn, Christchurch

    A dry ski slope with fully licensed bar and restaurant. Fully equipped ski and snowboard shop with hire facilities.
    Ideal for the children to enjoy an exhilarating ski-bob or ringo ride and then explore the Alpine Adventure Park.

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    Price £3.50 Per Ticket to £13.00 Activity

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  13. Russell-Cotes art gallery and museum - exterior

    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.

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    Price Free to £25.00 Per Ticket

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  14. Stour Valley Nature Reserve

    Stour Valley Nature Reserve

    Muscliffe Lane, Bournemouth

    This idyllic riverside Reserve forms part of the Stour Valley Way and provides a wall following a 2 mile stretch of the river Stour. It is perfect for walking, relaxing or exercising in the fresh air.

  15. sandy beach, beach, blue sky, cliff side, cliffs, beach grass

    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…

  16. Steps in the cliff

    Hengistbury Head

    Bournemouth

    Hengistbury Head is a relatively unspoilt and south-facing pebble beach, with imposing clay and ironstone cliffs.

  17. Mude Valley

    Mude Valley

    Mudeford, CHRISTCHURCH

    An urban wildlife corridor made up of Mudeford and Peregrine Woods, including a variety of natural habitats - woodland, grassland, the river and associated wetlands. It includes amenity areas and is surrounded by extensive urban development. The…

  18. Christchurch Harbour and Quay in Dorset, next to the Stour Valley Way

    Stour Valley Way

    Tuckton, CHRISTCHURCH

    The Stour Valley Way is a 64 mile, long distance walk that follows the River Stour from its source at Stourhead in Wiltshire to the point where it flows into the sea from Christchurch Harbour in Dorset. It passes by Christchurch, Bournemouth,…