Top Things to do in Christchurch
Top 10 Historic Sites in Christchurch, England
Discover the best top things to do in Christchurch, United Kingdom including Saxon Cross, Town Bridge, Christchurch Ducking Stool, Christchurch Priory Church, Red House Museum & Gardens, Former Trolley Bus Turntable, Highcliffe Castle, The Norman House, Redford Bridge, Waterloo Bridge.
Restaurants in Christchurch
1. Saxon Cross
2. Town Bridge
3. Christchurch Ducking Stool
4. Christchurch Priory Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 936 reviews
Reviewed By trudyh51 - Maesteg, United Kingdom
Always make a visit to the priory it’s a beautiful building with fine architecture and historical interest. Kids are fascinated with the tombs inside and the graves in the floor. You’d expect teenagers to grumble but they loved it
5. Red House Museum & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
A former Georgian workhouse, the Red House is now a museum exploring the story of Christchurch from before the Ice Age to modern times. Find out about the town’s ancient past with our displays about Saxon princes and Iron Age dwellers at Hengistbury Head, then take a glimpse at life in the 19th century in our Victorian bygone gallery. In our family area, you’ll find hands-on activities and dressing-up costumes, as well as quizzes and spotter trails. There are plenty of corners to escape to at the museum, including our charming herb garden and south garden, which holds unexpected dinosaur surprises. The Red House has a charming shop with a wide selection of gifts to browse or buy and the café is the perfect setting for a bite to eat or something to drink, inside or out. Throughout the year, we also run a programme of fun, family-friendly events.
Reviewed By Mike1717 - Christchurch, United Kingdom
Free to enter, this is a lovely place to visit. It’s building is big, in mellow red brick, and in the past has been a workhouse and a fusee factory. A fusee is a small chain used in clock and watchmaking. There is an eclectic mix of exhibits, ranging from the prehistoric to ictorian times. There is a small shop. An exhibition room attracts varying displays of art, photography and crafts. The garden is small, but beautifully maintained by volunteers. An hour will allow you to see everything, after which, cross the road to the exquisite priory church, the longest in England, and then stroll the 200 metres to the town High Street.
6. Former Trolley Bus Turntable
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Highcliffe Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 661 reviews
The Castle is closed until further notice. Whilst we are closed please visit our website and explore the Castle from the comfort of your own home. Every castle has a history, but ours is as colourful as the Jesse stained glass window in the Great Hall. In the 1830s, a rather extravagant (some say egotistic) lord envisioned his dream home. Throughout the years the Castle has changed ownership and has been ravaged by two fires, but it still remains standing. Today, our Grade 1 listed Castle is magnificent and charming in its own unique way. And while it doesn’t possess all the grandeur and opulence it had in 1836, it has inherited something equally as impressive along the way – fascinating stories that will be brought to life on your visit.
Reviewed By marionvmfr - Sudbury, United Kingdom
We were looking for a property to visit while staying in the New Forest. So lucky to find it. Friendly staff with a wealth of knowledge and a pride in the castle that they were working in. Need to return when more is refurbished. Wonderful view of the Solent and Isle of Wight fromthe gardens overlooking the beach.
8. The Norman House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By birdmarg - Atlanta, United States
The Norman ruins are really impressive for a ruin lover. The structure is large and surprisingly well preserved. The chimney is nearly fully intact and a rare sight. Details of decorated windows remain. The house sits alongside a stream filled with swans, birds, and small fish which makes for a lovely walk. The information boards inside nicely explain the history of the structure (including Christchurch Castle, located just a few steps away on a mound), the historical blueprint of the town, and how the Norman House looked back in time. There are bowling greens next to the ruin and a tea house looking right at the ruins. Makes for a lovely afternoon. You can see Christchurch Priory church, Christchurch Castle, and the Norman House (3 separate structures) in about 2 hours max.
9. Redford Bridge
10. Waterloo Bridge
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