Christchurch Harbour was formed about 7,000 years ago. Christchurch Quay and Quomps lie in the upper reaches of the harbour. The entrance to the harbour, known as 'The Run', is flanked by Mudeford Quay to the north and Mudeford Sandbank to the south.
The harbour SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) is very popular with birdwatchers and includes the estuary of the rivers Stour and Avon as well as Hengistbury Head - a total of 870 acres.
The harbour entrance channel is shallow and subject to constant movement. The channel is marked by red...
Read moreWow very scenic, lovely weather 23° harbour side there are bars and cafes, eateries, ice cream Van's, shops, bandstand, swans, boats, lots of lovely walks riverside, or along the dock lands & park. Very clean very tidy place to visit, lots of qwerky stores too look around, places to wine...
Read moreA great place for a walk. A more sheltered part, looking inland, if it’s blustery or the exposed headland up high for impressive views of the coast and the Isle of Wight on...
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