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Christchurch, Dorset

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A market town set between the rivers Stour and Avon, Christchurch has been settled since at least the Iron Age, and during the Saxon period it became a 'burh', or fortified town. The remains of a Norman castle keep look down on the river from atop a high mound, or motte. Below the keep is The Great Chamber, a stone building that was once one of the castle buildings. There was a monastery here in the Middle Ages, and the current parish church once served the monks of Christchurch Priory.

The church was begun around 1094 and rebuilt in 1510 in Perpendicular style. At 311 feet in length it is the longest parish church in the country. It was awarded a 5 star rating in Simon Jenkin's book, 'England's Thousand Best Churches'.
Christchurch, Dorset, England

About Christchurch
Attraction Type: Town
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OS SZ 1592 9262
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Nearest Attractions Christchurch Castle - 0.1 miles (Castle) Highcliffe Castle - 2.8 miles (Historic House) Compton Acres - 6.8 miles (Garden) Knoll Gardens - 7.7 miles (Garden) Brownsea Island - 8.5 miles (Garden) Needles Old Battery - 10 miles (Historic Property) Deans Court - 10.3 miles (Garden) Hurst Castle - 12.2 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Bournemouth - 4.8 miles away Poole - 9 miles away Wimborne Minster - 9.7 miles away Studland - 10 miles away Swanage - 11.8 miles away Cranborne - 13.1 miles away Wimborne St Giles - 13.8 miles away Corfe Castle - 14 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Laurel Dene - 6.7 miles from Christchurch Ferndown, Dorset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £330

Harmony - 8 miles from Christchurch Milford on Sea, Hampshire Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £280

Sea Cottage - 9.8 miles from Christchurch Studland, Dorset Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £420

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Captains Club Hotel and Spa - 0.2 miles from Christchurch Christchurch, Dorset Stay from: £125.00

Avonmouth Hotel & Restaurant - 1.4 miles from Christchurch Christchurch, Dorset Stay from: £85.00

Waterford Lodge Hotel - 1.8 miles from Christchurch Christchurch, Dorset Stay from: £60.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Tranquillity' Guest House - 1.8 miles from Christchurch Southbourne, Dorset From: £27.00

Beach Lodge - 2.1 miles from Christchurch Southbourne-on-Sea, Dorset From: £68.00

The Commodore - 2.1 miles from Christchurch Southbourne, Dorset From: £25.00

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Christchurch
Tourist Information Centre
49 High Street
Christchurch
Dorset
England
BH23 1AS
Tel: 01202 471 780
Alternate Tel: 01202 486 695
Fax: 01202 476 816
Email: enquiries@christchurchtourism.info
Web: http://www.resort-guide.co.uk/christchurch/
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