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Christchurch is a very pretty town and I would definitely like to visit again but I would probably stay somewhere else. We also visited Mudeford Quay, Avon Beach (I really recommend the Noisy Lobster for nice views, lobster and other seafood). We also walked to Hengistbury Head which was very nice to do especially if you walk as far as the beach huts at Mudeford Spit (or you can get the ferry from Mudeford Quay, close to the hotel).

Enough to see in a day around the harbour with some lovely walks. Mudeford., Hengistbury and Highcliffe all well worth a visit. A good long walk to Mudeford and 2 ferries back -1 to Hengistbury and then another from there to the Quayside made for a good day out. Great choice of restaurants. A good base to explore from.

The Jewel in Bournemouth's crown. It's a beautiful town, a really good restaurant in 'Splinters' which is a few yards from the Priory. The Priory compares well with the finest cathedrals in this country, there are beautiful gardens surrounding it, the river/estuary is a few mins walk away, there's the 'Boathouse' with fabulous views and good meals or just have a coffee there. There's also an excellent Prezzo, opposite the Castle ruins (which might have been aesthetically designed ruins!) which has a lovely garden for eating out on a fine day. And don't forget to visit the old ducking stall. Walk along the river to the 'Captain's Club', a posh restaurant (Hugh Grant once put up his Mum there) - I wasn't impressed with the meal there but it's nice to sit on the balcony with coffee or a beer with a lovely view. At the Captain's Club take a 4 min trip on the little ferry to what's the edge of Hengistbury head, turn right and walk 10 mins along the river to Tucton Tea Gardens, the most beautiful tea gardens I've come across & the cheap nosh, coffee, tea there is v. good. And for kids & grownups there's a 9 hole real putting green right next to the Tea gardens. Then within striking distance there's Hengistbury head, Bournemouth, Swanage, Mudeford, and the New Forest. Oh, and Christchurch has a charming little Museum, the Red House in the old workhouse, while Bournemouth has the unmissable Russell Coates museum which also boasts an excellent cafe!

Have been visiting Christchurch for many years lovely place has a real holiday feel, lots of nice walks and boat trips. Some great places to eat. Sadly as with many small towns it is now looking shabby, no flowers this year, and lots of run down shops. Obviously Covid hasn't helped but its losing its shine, so come on council invest and return it to its former glory.

Christchurch is a lovely town we have stayed there many times, quaint with nice bars and restaurant's. Good market on Monday with a good selection of stalls The only drawback is parking, as everywhere.

Variety. Go to the town centre for regular shopping. Thoroughly recommend Lock and Quay for an evening meal! Had the most beautiful fillet steak cooked to my perfection (medium well). Walk round to The Priory and The Quay. Different boat trips available either with a captain or self hire.