Pictures of Hurn
in the county of Dorset
About Hurn
This is a pretty Dorset village with pleasant period buildings from the 18th-century. One of its most attractive buildings being Hurn Court which is now carved into apartments but was once the home of the 3rd Earl of Malmsbury. The village lies a few miles from the beautiful Dorset World Heritage Coast in an area dominated by the rivers Stour and Avon, both making their final dash for the sea.
Village amenities include the usual general stores and a rather nice restaurant and public house developed from the local redundant railway station - an atmospheric railway carriage forms one of the dining rooms.
Christchurch Motor Museum, one of Dorset's leading attractions can be found here, it has a wonderful collection of vintage vehicles evocative of a by-gone age, that will be of interest to everyone. The Alice in Wonderland Family Park with its superb maze, is also located here. Apart from the maze, the park has a pretty herb garden and lovely animals. It is a friendly park that offers jolly hours of fun for every member of the family.
There are pleasant riverside walks along the River Stour and the River Avon and some lovely wooded areas which will appeal to bird-watchers.
Hurn is a lively and busy place which would make a pleasant base from which to explore the charms of picturesque Dorset villages and the coast.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Hurn
| Alice in Wonderland Maze, Hurn | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Christchurch Priory | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Christchurch Castle | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Avon Heath Country Park | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The Bournemouth Eye | (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Hengistbury Head | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Stapehill Abbey | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Highcliffe Castle | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Moors Valley Country Park & Forest | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Compton Acres Gardens | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Brownsea Island | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Upton House & Country Park | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Horton Tower | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Kingston Lacy | (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in HurnAll attractions in DorsetComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Hurn
Ripley, in the county of Hampshire (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE)
One could be forgiven for thinking that this Yorkshire village has a faintly French air for Ripley was indeed remodelled in 1827 along the lines of a typical French village of Alsace Lorraine.
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Christchurch, in the county of Dorset (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction SE)
Christchurch is one of Dorset's "gems" it is set on the confluence of two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. In Saxon times it was...
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Southbourne, in the county of Dorset (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction S)
Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous...
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Ferndown, in the county of Dorset (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction NW)
This town lies amidst noted countryside between Wimborne Minster and Ringwood.
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Mudeford, in the county of Dorset (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE)
Picturesque holiday resort nestling at the point where the River Avon rushes into the sea at Christchurch Bay.
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Bournemouth, in the county of Dorset (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SW)
Seven miles of glorious golden sands, fringed by the bluest of seas lapping the shore, make Bournemouth a firm favourite for family holidays.
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Highcliffe, in the county of Dorset (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SE)
Highcliffe village is surrounded by sweeping beaches backed by gorse-clad low cliffs from which the visitor can enjoy superb vista's of rolling frothy waves tumbling into Christchurch Bay.
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Stapehill, in the county of Dorset (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW)
Stapehill, in the beautiful Dorset countryside is best known for its romantic Abbey gardens which are an absolute joy for every visitor including gardening enthusiasts.
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Burley, in the county of Hampshire (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE)
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New Milton, in the county of Hampshire (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)
New Milton is a small sea-side town, with a variety of shops ranging from the charismatic old-fashioned department store Bradbeers, to modern shops such as New Look and Woolworths.
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Moyles Court, in the county of Hampshire (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction N)
Open forest surrounds this quiet hamlet which is only a few minutes drive from Ringwood, a busy market town at the western end of the New Forest.
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Wimborne Minster, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W)
Wimborne Minster is a magnificent Georgian town in the valley of the delightful River Stour.
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Poole, in the county of Dorset (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW)
Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike.
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Sandbanks, in the county of Dorset (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)
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Milford on Sea, in the county of Hampshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction E)
The advent of the railways brought the Victorians flocking the enjoy the delights of Milford beach, which is mostly sand and shingle and from which, safe bathing can be enjoyed.
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All towns in DorsetComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Bournemouth Airport | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) |
| Christchurch Station | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SE) |
| Pokesdown Station | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction S) |
| M27 Junction 1 | (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NE) |
| M27 Junction 2 | (17.4 miles, 28.1 km, direction NE) |
| Southampton Airport | (23.8 miles, 38.3 km, direction NE) |
| Hurn to London | (89.4 miles, 143.9 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Hurn
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Hurn center |
| Village Hotel Bournemouth & Leisure Club | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction S) |
| Fisherman's Haunt Hotel | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E) |
| Captains Club Hotel and Spa | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE) |
| Urban Beach Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S) |
| Kingsley Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S) |
| The Hostel Inn | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S) |
| Rosscourt Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction S) |
| Denewood Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction S) |
| Ingledene Guest House | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW) |
| Carrington House Hotel | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Hurn |
