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Holiday Travel Guides
Planning a holiday? Not sure where to go? Then why not have a browse through our
guides? This expanding collection of maps, links, articles and videos will aim to
point you in the right direction. It's also a great way to search for holiday lets
by following the links provided - and don't forget to pay our Go2 YouTube Channel a visit too!
We've also added a great new
User's Guides feature! At the bottom of each country, county or town guide
you'll see a list of User Guides and comments left by our visitors, along with a
form allowing you to leave your own.
A pretty town on the Dorset coast, Christchurch has become a popular destination for visitors, thanks to its harbour, beaches, nature reserves and historic buildings. Located close to both Bournemouth and the New Forest, it offers opportunities for entertainment, nightlife and shopping as well as outdoor adventure and activity. Part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, it is based at the confluence of the Rivers Stour and Avon, and has its own natural harbour, which has been used as a trading point and safe mooring for traders since the Iron Age. Boat trips can be taken from here, and Mudeford, Stanpit, Avon Beach, Friars Cliff and Steamer Point all form areas along the estuary, harbour, The Run and the beaches around Christchurch Bay.
Christchurch Quay lies in the upper reaches of the harbour. It includes a splash park, novelty golf, boat hire, and Place Mill - a Grade II listed building and important heritage site. During the summer the Victorian bandstand holds concerts of brass, orchestral and light music.
Other attractions within the area include: Highcliffe Castle, a magnificent 1830s mansion with cliff-top views of the Dorset coastline; Priory Church, a mediaeval monastic church offering regular guided tours; Adventure Wonderland, a family theme park; Christchurch Castle ruins; and the Red House Museum and Gardens.
Christchurch boasts an excellent number of places to eat and drink, and has earned a reputation both locally and nationally for the annual Food and Wine Festival and the International Food Market.
Bournemouth is served by an international airport and is only a short drive away. Follow the links to find holiday cottages and lets available in this area on Go2, or view the surrounding area on the map below.
With a wide and varied selection of cottages and holiday lets in Dorset Go2 offers you the ideal way to make the most of your break in this beautiful and largely unspoilt county, where there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site, with dramatic coves and stunning cliffs, topped by the South West Coast Path, which offers some wonderful views. Here you’ll find characterful seaside towns like Swanage and Lyme Regis as well as the wide sweep of Weymouth Beach. If you’re looking for somewhere more lively, then Bournemouth won’t disappoint. This is one of Britain’s most popular resorts and has attractions and entertainments in abundance. Nearby Poole is quieter, but still has much to offer. Try and make the trip to Brownsea Island, a fabulous nature reserve here. Inland on your holiday in Dorset you can enjoy the rolling hills that are so characteristic of the county and explore what has become known as “Thomas Hardy Country”.
The county town of Dorchester, with its High Street lined with 17th and 18th Century houses, is little changed from Hardy’s day, while the pretty town of Shaftesbury has been used as a location in countless films set in Olde England.
Find holiday cottages and lets in
Christchurch
with Go2
Find hotels in
Christchurch
with Go2
Find Bed & Breakfast (B&Bs) and Guesthouses in
Christchurch
with BedAndBreakfasts.co.uk
Find campsites in
Christchurch
with PitchUp.com
What to Visit and Where to Eat in
Christchurch
Wondering what to do when you get there? Where to visit?
How to keep the kids quiet? Have a browse of the great 'Days Out With The Kids'
website to get some ideas.
Find days out and attractions in
Christchurch
Hungry? For great restaurants and cafes in
Christchurch
pay the following sites a visit...
Find restaurants in
Christchurch
at Yell.com
Find restaurants in
Christchurch
at the Resturant Guide
For more great dining in
Christchurch
visit Sugar Vine
If you like walking then be sure to visit the following
site before heading off to
Christchurch...
Walks Around
Britain - Britain's only walking website with
video walks. Walking routes, maps, information and more about walking in Britain
- on DVD and Blu-ray too.
Finally, if you're packing your cycles and want to find
some great routes in the
Christchurch
area then...
Cycle-Route.com
- should have all the information you'll need. As
well as cycle routes this site is also packed with information, guides, a store
and its own forums.
The Weather in
Christchurch
Will it rain or will it shine? Here's the outlook for
Christchurch
over the next few days...
How to Get There - Your Transport Travel Guide to
Christchurch
That's it - you've decided. You've read our travel
guide to
Christchurch
and you're convinced.
Christchurch
is the place for you. So, how do you get there? Just follow the helpful links below...
Planes, trains or automobiles... Transport Direct will point you
in the right direction!
Or simply plan your journey
with Traveline :-)
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Travelling to or from Ireland? Don't forget the ferry! Not only does it give you
the freedom of taking your own car but it provides a superb experience of travelling
by sea and exploring the coastline. With convenient routes between Holyhead and Dublin, or Pembroke and Rosslare, we recommend
Irish Ferries for great, low-cost, transport. They are the leading Irish ferry company and provide both an excellent service, and excellent prices.
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User Guides
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Why not be the first of your friends to add your comments or guide to Christchurch on Go2...?
(User Guides on Go2 are based on genuine reports from visitors to the area listed
and represent their personal opinion only. User Guides may not be available for
all locations.)
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