Not one, or even two beaches, but six fabulous beaches await your beach towel and sun umbrella!

Each of Christchurch’s beaches has its own personality - some are more suited to families, some are less commercial and a couple allow dogs throughout the year.

Highcliffe Castle Beach is a beautiful, rural shingle and sand beach set against tree-lined cliffs. Neighbouring Highcliffe Beach has a promenade and cliff side paths to explore and Gundimore offers wonderful views of the Isle of Wight.

Or why not head to Mudeford Quay for a picnic or pub lunch then take the pedestrian ferry across to the Sandbank? Chill out on the beach, admire the exclusive beach huts and explore Hengistbury Head with its wonderful views. If you climb up to the top of the headland you’ll be rewarded with breath-taking panoramas of Christchurch Harbour on one side and across to the Isle of Wight on the other. Then it’s all aboard the Land Train for the short trip back to the jetty where Bournemouth Boating will ferry you back to Mudeford Quay, Christchurch Quay or Tuckton - a day filled with simple pleasures and fresh sea air that will have you relaxed in no time!

Just like family friendly Friars Cliff and Avon beaches, Mudeford Sandbank provides additional facilities, including a café, toilets and showers.

So pack your beach bag (don’t forget the sun cream!) and make the most of Christchurch’s blissful seaside location.

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