Christchurch Castle, Christchurch

Name: Christchurch Castle
Address: Castle Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 370 333 1181

#5 among attractions in Christchurch

Top attraction, Town, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°44'4"N, 1°46'39"W

Address

Castle StreetChristchurch Town CentreChristchurch BH23 1DT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 370 333 1181

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Christchurch Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1160 ftSE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Christchurch Priory, Christchurch
6 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.
~780 ftS
Historical place, Art museum, History museum
Red House Museum, Christchurch
4 min walk • The Red House Museum and Gardens is a museum of local history located in Christchurch, Dorset.
0.9 miSE
Bridge
Bailey bridge, Christchurch
24 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.
1.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Withybed Wood, Christchurch
39 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.
1.2 miSE
Visitor center, Museum
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth
32 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.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Christchurch Harbour, Christchurch
34 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.
~1740 ftS
Sport, Sport venue
Christchurch Rowing Club, Christchurch
9 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.
~340 ftSW
50°44'2"N • 1°46'44"W
Druitt Hall, Christchurch
2 min walk • Park
0.6 miW
Park
Tucktonia, Christchurch
15 min walk • 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.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Southbourne, Bournemouth
31 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)

When is Christchurch Castle open?

Christchurch Castle is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Christchurch Castle?

Nearby attractions include Druitt Hall, Christchurch (2 min walk), Red House Museum, Christchurch (4 min walk), Christchurch Priory, Christchurch (6 min walk), Tucktonia, Christchurch (15 min walk).

How to get to Christchurch Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christchurch Castle:

Bus

Christchurch Library • Lines: 1, 11, 125, 1a, 1aN, 1b, 23, 24, 31, 33, X1, X2 (1 min walk)
Christchurch High Street • Lines: 1, 11, 1a, 1aN, 1b, 1N, 23, 24, 31, X1, X2 (1 min walk)

Train

Christchurch (11 min walk)