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About Southbourne

Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous neighbour Christchurch.

The resort offers picturesque cliffs, and a beautiful sandy beach with a long pier and several jetties. It is ideal for those who enjoy beach-side holidays, and for sea-sport enthusiasts. The estuary of the Stour offers opportunities to enjoy exploring tiny creeks and for watching some of the areas wildlife.

St.Christopher's is the local parish church, being just over seventy years of age the church is fairly modern by historic church standards. None-the-less, the church has a lovely serene atmosphere and is a peaceful place in which to pass a few moments of quiet reflection.

Southbourne, like many of it's sister beaches along this coast, has associations with smuggling which was believed to be rife in the region between the 17th and late 18th-centuries.

In the town visitors will find some nice shops, restaurants and inns. One of the noted sites in the town is a colourful shell house.

Visitors to Southbourne can enjoy a relaxing time, there are pretty areas including Tuckton Bridge and Wick Ferry. Beautiful riverside walks lead from the town right down to Hengistbury Head, where you can delight in fabulous sea and coastal views.

The area offers an excellent range of accommodation, and is good for fishing, golfing, and horse-riding. Busy Bournemouth is just a short drive away, and all the pleasures of the New Forest can be discovered within easy driving distance.

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 Southbourne

Christchurch Priory	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)	Pictures
Christchurch Castle	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Hengistbury Head	(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Bournemouth Eye	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Highcliffe Castle	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Alice in Wonderland Maze, Hurn	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Compton Acres Gardens	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Avon Heath Country Park	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Brownsea Island	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Stapehill Abbey	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Studland Beach & Nature Reserve	(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Upton Country Park	(9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Hurst Castle	(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Arne RSPB Reserve	(10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Southbourne

Christchurch in the county of Dorset (1.1 miles, 1.7 km)
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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Mudeford in the county of Dorset (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E)
Picturesque holiday resort nestling at the point where the River Avon rushes into the sea at Christchurch Bay.
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Hurn in the county of Dorset (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N)
This is a pretty Dorset village with pleasant period buildings from the 18th-century.
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Highcliffe in the county of Dorset (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction E)
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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Bournemouth in the county of Dorset (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)
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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Ripley in the county of Hampshire (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N)
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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New Milton in the county of Hampshire (6.0 miles, 9.7 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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Sandbanks in the county of Dorset (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SW)
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Ferndown in the county of Dorset (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW)
This town lies amidst noted countryside between Wimborne Minster and Ringwood.
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Stapehill in the county of Dorset (7.8 miles, 12.5 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 (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE)
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Poole in the county of Dorset (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction W)
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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Studland in the county of Dorset (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)
Beyond the woods, heaths and downs of Dorset lies a fascinating coastline with a hinterland of precious little villages, such a village is Studland which sits close to the wide sweep of picturesque Studland Bay, which belongs to the National Trust.
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Milford on Sea in the county of Hampshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 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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Wimborne Minster in the county of Dorset (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW)
Wimborne Minster is a magnificent Georgian town in the valley of the delightful River Stour.
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Nearby travel help

Christchurch Station	(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)
Pokesdown Station	(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction W)
Bournemouth Airport	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction N)
M27 Junction 1	(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction NE)
M27 Junction 2	(19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction NE)
Southampton Airport	(24.9 miles, 40.1 km, direction NE)
Southbourne to London	(90.6 miles, 145.8 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Southbourne

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Southbourne center
Captains Club Hotel and Spa	(0.8 miles, 1.2 km)
Village Hotel Bournemouth & Leisure Club	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NW)
Kingsley Hotel	(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction W)
Denewood Hotel	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction W)
Urban Beach Hotel	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction W)
Rosscourt Hotel	(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction W)
The Hostel Inn	(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction W)
The Chine Hotel	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction W)
Avonmouth Hotel & Restaurant	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction E)
Langtry Manor	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction W)
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