Christchurch, Dorset!
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Places to see in ( Christchurch - UK )
Places to see in ( Christchurch - UK )
Christchurch is a borough and town on the south coast of England. The town of Christchurch adjoins Bournemouth in the west and the New Forest lies to the east. Historically in the county of Hampshire, Christchurch became part of the administrative county of Dorset in the 1974 reorganisation of local government. Covering an area of 19.5 square miles (51 km2).
Founded in the 7th century at the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour which flow into Christchurch Harbour, the town was originally named Twynham but became known as Christchurch following the construction of the priory in 1094. The town developed into an important trading port and was fortified in the 9th century. Further defences were added in the 12th century with the construction of a castle which was destroyed by the Parliamentarian Army during the English Civil War. During the 18th and 19th centuries smuggling flourished in Christchurch and became one of the town's most lucrative industries. The town was heavily fortified during Second World War as a precaution against an expected invasion and in 1940 an Airspeed factory was established on the town's airfield which manufactured aircraft for the Royal Air Force.
The town's harbour, beaches, nature reserves and historically important buildings have made Christchurch a popular tourist destination attracting some 1.5 million visitors a year. Bournemouth Airport, an international airport which handles approximately 800,000 passengers a year, is located within the borough boundary at Hurn. The airport's industrial park contains a number of aerospace and engineering businesses and is one of the largest employment sites in Dorset. Christchurch is a popular destination for retirees and has one of the oldest populations in the country with 30 per cent of residents aged over 65.
Christchurch is the most easterly coastal town of Dorset and lies within the historic county boundaries of Hampshire. The town abuts Bournemouth to the west and is approximately 9 miles (14 km) east of Poole, 20 miles (32 km) west of Southampton, 23 miles (37 km) south of Salisbury. The town centre lies between the rivers Avon and Stour which flow directly into Christchurch Harbour. The borough boundaries stretch to Hurn Forest in the north encompassing Bournemouth Airport and eastwards along the coast as far as Walkford.
Christchurch has some 199 kilometres (124 mi) of highway of which 24 kilometres (15 mi) are A roads, 32 kilometres (20 mi) are B and C roads. Christchurch railway station is on the South Western Main Line from London Waterloo to Weymouth. Bournemouth Airport is situated in Hurn (a small village within the Christchurch Borough boundary) and is around 3.75 miles (6.04 km) north-west of Christchurch town centre.
Alot to see in ( Christchurch - UK ) such as :
Christchurch Priory
Adventure Wonderland
Christchurch Harbour
Hengistbury Head
Christchurch Castle
Tucktonia
RockReef
Avon Heath Country Park
Steamer Point Nature Reserve
Quomps Splashpark
Stanpit Recreation Ground
Avon Beach
Hengistbury Head Land Train
Longham Lakes
( Christchurch - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Christchurch . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Christchurch - UK
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Christchurch, Dorset, UK
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Christchurch is a borough and town on the south coast of England. The town adjoins Bournemouth in the west and the New Forest lies to the east.
Castle Lodge - Christchurch, United Kingdom - Awesome place!
Castle Lodge - Special price! -
Situated just 3 minutes’ walk from Highcliffe Castle, Castle Lodge offers a bar, free Wi-Fi, and free onsite parking. Guests can enjoy sandy beaches within a 5-minute stroll, along with Highcliffe Golf Course.Hinton Admiral station is 20 minutes' walk and X1 and X2 Bournemouth to Lymington bus stops are 2 minutes' walk away from the property.
The rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a radio alarm clock. The en-suite bathrooms have a hairdryer.
In the mornings, Castle Lodge serves full English breakfast alongside a selection of fruit, cereals, and yoghurt. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce and their own free-range eggs. Alternative options include smoked haddock or continental breakfast.
The village centre of Highcliffe is just 5 minutes’ walk from Castle Lodge. The Beaulieu Motor Museum is 16 miles away and Christchurch Castle is a 10-minute drive.
Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa - Christchurch, United Kingdom - Video Review
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Perfectly positioned at the water's edge, overlooking one of Dorset’s most picturesque estuaries, Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa features a 2 AA-Rosette restaurant and a luxury modern spa.
The environmentally friendly Jetty Restaurant offers waterside views and an impressive contemporary design. With an international menu and Michelin-starred chefs, there is also an extensive wine list.
The newly refurbished Christchurch Harbour Spa features an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and treatment rooms. There is also a fully-equipped gym.
Set in an impressive Victorian building, Christchurch Hotel is just 20 minutes from central Bournemouth. The beautiful Christchurch Harbour offers ferries to the Poole Harbour Islands, and Two Riversmeet Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away.
Christchurch|Piece of England In Southern Hemisphere|New Zealand
Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand resembles a piece of England transported to the Southern Hemisphere. It is a city with rich Gothic architecture, abounds in gardens with great sights like the Cathedral Square, Hagley Park, Botanical gardens,art galleries,vibrant theatre and nice beaches.
Christchurch castle & priory
A wonderful priory/church. it is said to have one of the longest aisles in England. The arches either side of the nave are mostly the original stone work, dating from Norman times. well worth a visit, especially the high alter.
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CHRISTCHURCH & HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE 31-7-2018 DORSET
The two remaining walls of the castle's keep
Christchurch Castle is located in Christchurch, Dorset, England (grid reference SZ160927). The earliest stonework has been dated to 1160. It is a Norman motte and bailey castle. The castle's site is inside the old Saxon burh dominating the River Avon's lowest crossing.
The Constable's House standing adjacent to the castle was added at around 1160 and is a rare and notable example of a Norman domestic dwelling.[1] Today the bailey is home to a bowling green and gardens, and the ditch has been filled but parts of the keep and much of the constable's house still stand. The site is managed by English Heritage.
Welcome to Christchurch Priory, home to a thriving Christian community, set on the southernmost edge of the town on the confluence of the River Avon and the River Stour as they flow into Christchurch Harbour.
Prayer and worship have been offered on this site for more than 1,300 years, and in this Priory Church for over 900 years, by people who have left behind a testimony to their faith in the architecture of this magnificent parish church which dates back to Norman times. We are open every day of the year, and welcome a large number of visitors from across the world.
A wide range of services is on offer in the Priory, many of them involving our choirs which are among the best parish church choirs in the country. As a Christian community, we set out to be welcoming and inclusive, and so the Priory is also used by the people of Christchurch for weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other significant events in both local and national life.
We hope that you will have the opportunity to visit us, to enjoy the beauty and peace of this building, to take time for prayer and reflection, to light a candle, or to join us in any of our acts of worship which take place regularly in this remarkable church hallowed by centuries of prayer and worship.
Highcliffe Castle, situated on the cliffs at Highcliffe, Dorset, was built between 1831 and 1835 by Charles Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay in a Gothic
Hengistbury Head near Christchurch UK - October 2017
Breezy Sunday morning walk west of Hengistbury Head - Dorset UK
Castles of England: Christchurch Castle (Season 1: Episode 0/Pilot)
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Sorry for the third re-upload for this video, the original two uploads were fine, but had no audio in them. So I decided to do some adjustments on Windows Movie Maker, and it worked! Anyways, here is Christchurch Castle, which is in the town of Christchurch in Dorset (England). This video gives a brief explanation of the castle along with its surroundings.
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Castle in Christchurch Dorset England October 2014
Christchurch & Christchurch Priory, Dorset, England ( 1 )
Christchurch is a borough and town in the county of Dorset on the south coast of England. The town adjoins Bournemouth in the west and the New Forest lies to the east. Historically within Hampshire, it joined Dorset with the reorganisation of local government in 1974 and is the most easterly borough in the county. It covers an area of 19.5 square miles and has a population of about 45,000, making it the fourth most populous town in the county.
The story of Christchurch Priory goes back to at least the middle of the 11th century, as Domesday says there was a priory of 24 secular canons here in the reign of Edward the Confessor. The Priory is on the site of an earlier church dating from 800 AD. In 1094 a chief minister of William II, Ranulf Flambard, then Dean of Twynham, began the building of a church. Local legend has it that Flambard originally intended the church to be built on top of nearby St. Catherines Hill but, during the night, all the building materials were mysteriously transported to the site of the present priory. Although in 1099 Flambard was appointed Bishop of Durham, work continued under his successors, and by about 1150 there was a basic Norman church consisting of a nave, a central tower and a quire extending eastwards from the crossing. It was during this period that another legend originated, that of the miraculous beam, which was to change the name of the town from Twynham to the present day Christchurch.
The Priory is noted for its Miraculous Beam, which attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Within the Priory grounds, stands Priory House, a Grade II listed mansion built in 1777 by Gustavus Brander. The Priory is in active use for worship and forms part of the Church of England Diocese of Winchester. The legend of the miraculous beam dates to the early 12th century. The story is that a beam was found to have been cut too short when it was hoisted into place. This would have been embarrassing for the carpenters since the wood was expensive and would be difficult to replace. There was however a mysterious carpenter who had worked and ate alone. The day following the discovery, when the carpenters returned they found the beam was in place and it now fitted. The unknown carpenter was never seen again, and the story came to be that it was Jesus Christ who had intervened. The church became Christ's Church of Twynham in commemoration of the event. In time the town became Twynham-Christchurch and eventually shortened to Christchurch. The beam can be seen today and is located in the Priory's Ambulatory.
Christchurch Quay, from the quay you can find a ferry that will take you over to Hengistbury Head, also a little further along the Quay there is a ferry boat that will take you across the river to the pretty village of Wick or even onto the Tuckton tearooms. This ferry started around 1880 by Eli Miller, and only cost then, a halfpenny to cross the river. Christchurch was founded in the 7th century at the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour which flow into Christchurch Harbour. The town was originally named Twynham but became known as Christchurch following the construction of the priory in 1094. The town developed into an important trading port and was fortified in the 9th century. Further defences were added in the 12th century with the construction of a castle which was destroyed by the Parliamentarian Army during the English Civil War. During the 18th and 19th centuries smuggling flourished in Christchurch and became one of the town's most lucrative industries. The town was heavily fortified during Second World War as a precaution against an expected invasion and in 1940 a Airspeed factory was established on the town's airfield which manufactured aircraft for the Royal Air Force.
Smuggling was one of Christchurch's most lucrative industries during the 18th and 19th centuries due to easy access to neighbouring towns and the difficult harbour entrance which acted as a barrier to customs cutters. Many townspeople were involved in this illegal trade and large quantities of wealth were accumulated. In 1784 a confrontation between a gang of local smugglers and Customs and Excise officers led to the Battle of Mudeford in which a Royal Navy officer was killed and a smuggler subsequently executed. Another important industry during this period was the manufacture of fusee chains for watches and clocks. In 1790, Robert Cox began to manufacture fusee chains in workshops in the High Street. By 1793 Cox gained a monopoly on chain production in Britain, supplying watch, clock and chronometer makers throughout the country. In 1845 William Hart opened a similar factory in Bargates. However by 1875 the chains were no longer required due to changes in watch designs and the factories were closed.
Christchurch Quay in Dorset UK.
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It was fab, sunny Sunday so I went to the park in the Christchurch and took a few video shots.
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Here is The List of 10 Best Hotels in Christchurch
Top 10 Best Hotels in Christchurch
1. Clare House - 5 Star
Best Features of Clare House are highlighted below:
- 15 smoke-free guestrooms
- Library
- Tour/ticket assistance
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2. The Mill at Gordleton - 5 Star
Best Features of The Mill at Gordleton are highlighted below:
- 9 guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Breakfast available
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
- Limited hour front desk
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3. The White Star Tavern - 5 Star
Best Features of The White Star Tavern are highlighted below:
- 13 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Rooftop terrace
- Breakfast available
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk safe
- Meeting room
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4. The Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant - 5 Star
Best Features of The Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant are highlighted below:
- 13 guestrooms
- Near the beach
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge services
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5. Southampton Harbour Hotel - 5 Star
Best Features of Southampton Harbour Hotel are highlighted below:
- 85 property
- A marina
- 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
- A full-service spa
- An indoor pool
- A rooftop terrace
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6. Balincourt Guest House - 5 Star
Best Features of Balincourt Guest House are highlighted below:
- 12 smoke-free guestrooms
- Near the beach
- Bar/lounge
- Airport shuttle
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Daily housekeeping
- Library
Top 10 Best Hotels in Christchurch
7. Pebble Beach - 5 Star
Best Features of Pebble Beach are highlighted below:
- 3 guestrooms
- On the beach
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Breakfast available
- Air conditioning
- Limited hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
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8. Les Bouviers Restaurant with Rooms - 5 Star
Best Features of Les Bouviers Restaurant with Rooms are highlighted below:
- 6 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Tour/ticket assistance
Top 10 Best Hotels in Christchurch
9. Koala Cottage - 5 Star
Best Features of Koala Cottage are highlighted below:
- 5 smoke-free guestrooms
- Near the beach
- Spa tub
- Sauna
- Spa services
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
Top 10 Best Hotels in Christchurch
10. 10 Castle Street - 5 Star
Best Features of 10 Castle Street are highlighted below:
- 9 smoke-free guestrooms
- Near the beach
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Breakfast available
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
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