Attractions in Christchurch

  • Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

    Housed in a fine Victorian villa overlooking the beach the gallery and museum are home to an important fine art collection and extensive Victoriana from around the Globe

  • Red House Museum and Gardens

    Housed in a former Georgian workhouse the museum now features collections including local history, costume, geology, natural history and archaeology

  • Place Mill

    Carefully restored Anglo-Saxon watermill situated on Christchurch Quay at the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour. Now home to a local arts and crafts market

  • Laser Quest

    Play 'Solo', 'All against all', and the 'Team' games in purpose built arena with castle towers, turrets, ramps, mazes, swirling fog and state of the art sound and lighting effects.

  • Highcliffe Castle

    A 19th century Grade I listed building, built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay. 5 partially restored staterooms housing a visitor centre and gallery featuring a changing programme of exhibitions.

  • Christchurch Priory Church

    Reputedly the longest parish church in England, the current building dates back to 1094. This grand church is built on the site of a 7th century Saxon Priory

  • Christchurch Castle

    The remains of Norman motte and bailey castle set overlooking the town and River Avon below.

  • Bournemouth Oceanarium

    Come face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe.

  • Bournemouth Aviation Museum

    The only UK charitable museum dedicated to preserving operational examples of historic aircraft. The museum occupies a 30,000 sq ft hanger at Bournemouth International Airport.

  • Adventure Wonderland

    An all inclusive Park combining the timeless fun and games of the Alice in Wonderland story with outdoor Adventure rides and the undercover Lost Aztec World of Wild Thing.