Warren Hill, Christchurch

Name: Warren Hill
Address: Christchurch, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Christchurch

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Warren Hill is the elevated part of Hengistbury Head in Dorset, England, overlooking Christchurch to the North and dominating Poole Bay to the West. With finds stretching back over 10,000 years, it is a site of international importance in terms of its archaeology and is scheduled both as an Ancient Monument, and a Local Nature Reserve. The head and its surroundings form part of the Christchurch Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wind-pruned hummocks of heather cover the plateau of the hill, which is accessible to walkers all year round providing excellent views of the surrounding area, as well as an interesting heathland ecosystem for students of nature. ()

Coordinates: 50°42'53"N, 1°45'18"W

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East SouthbourneChristchurch United Kingdom

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Warren Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christchurch Priory, Red House Museum, Hengistbury Head, Mudeford.

1.5 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Christchurch Priory, Christchurch
38 min walk • Christchurch Priory is an ecclesiastical parish and former priory church in Christchurch in the English county of Dorset. It is one of the longest parish churches in the country and is as large as many of the Church of England Cathedrals.
1.5 miNW
Historical place, Art museum, History museum
Red House Museum, Christchurch
40 min walk • The Red House Museum and Gardens is a museum of local history located in Christchurch, Dorset.
~430 ftNE
Archaeological site
Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
3 min walk • Hengistbury Head, formerly also called Christchurch Head, is a headland jutting into the English Channel between Bournemouth and Mudeford in the English county of Dorset.
1 miNE
Area
Mudeford, Christchurch
27 min walk • Mudeford is a harbourside and beachside parish based on a former fishing village in the east of Christchurch, Dorset, England, fronting water on two sides: Christchurch Harbour and the sands of Avon Beach.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Bailey bridge, Christchurch
21 min walk • A Bailey bridge is a type of portable, pre-fabricated, truss bridge. It was developed in 1940–1941 by the British for military use during the Second World War and saw extensive use by British, Canadian and American military engineering units. A Bailey bridge has the advantages of requiring no special tools or heavy equipment to assemble.
~940 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Withybed Wood, Christchurch
5 min walk • Withybed Wood is a small, yet important patch of woodland located in the lee of Warren Hill, part of Hengistbury Head, Dorset. It is not to be confused with an area of the Wyre Forest in Shropshire, which also has the same name.
0.5 miNW
Visitor center, Museum
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth
13 min walk • Hengistbury Head, formerly also called Christchurch Head, is a headland jutting into the English Channel between Bournemouth and Mudeford in the English county of Dorset.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Christchurch Harbour, Christchurch
15 min walk • Christchurch Harbour is a natural harbour in the county of Dorset, on the south coast of England named after the nearby town of Christchurch. Two rivers, the Avon and the Stour, flow into the Harbour at its northwest corner.
1.5 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Christchurch Rowing Club, Christchurch
40 min walk • Christchurch Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Stour, based at River Bank, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset and is affiliated to British Rowing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Warren Hill?

Nearby attractions include Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth (3 min walk), Withybed Wood, Christchurch (5 min walk), Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth (13 min walk), Christchurch Harbour, Christchurch (15 min walk).

How to get to Warren Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Warren Hill:

Bus

Hengistbury Head • Lines: 11, 12 (18 min walk)
All Saints Church • Lines: 11, X1, X2 (28 min walk)