Tucktonia, Christchurch

#16 among attractions in Christchurch

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Tucktonia was a late 1970s theme park located on Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, England. It was officially opened on 23 May 1976 by Arthur Askey. It originally occupied 4 acres of the 21-acre Tuckton Park Leisure Complex. The park was closed down in 1986. The site has since been redeveloped for residential use. ()

Opened: 23 May 1976 (48 years ago)Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°43'55"N, 1°47'24"W

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Tucktonia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christchurch Priory, Red House Museum, Christchurch Castle, Bailey bridge.

0.7 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Christchurch Priory, Christchurch
18 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.
0.6 miE
Historical place, Art museum, History museum
Red House Museum, Christchurch
16 min walk • The Red House Museum and Gardens is a museum of local history located in Christchurch, Dorset.
0.6 miE
Town, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Christchurch Castle, Christchurch
15 min walk • Christchurch Castle is located in Christchurch, Dorset, England. 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.
1.3 miE
Bridge
Bailey bridge, Christchurch
34 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.
1.4 miSE
Visitor center, Museum
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth
37 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.
0.4 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Christchurch Rowing Club, Christchurch
12 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.
0.5 miE
50°44'2"N • 1°46'44"W
Druitt Hall, Christchurch
13 min walk • Park
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Southbourne, Bournemouth
18 min walk • Southbourne is a suburb of Bournemouth in Dorset, England. It is situated between Boscombe and Christchurch, in the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The area was previously known as Stourfield.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tucktonia?

Nearby attractions include Druitt Hall, Christchurch (13 min walk), Christchurch Castle, Christchurch (15 min walk), Red House Museum, Christchurch (16 min walk), Christchurch Priory, Christchurch (18 min walk).

How to get to Tucktonia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tucktonia:

Bus

Riverland Court • Lines: 1, 11, 1b, 1N, 33 (3 min walk)
Willow Drive • Lines: 33 (3 min walk)

Train

Christchurch (13 min walk)