Where to Go
HIGHCLIFFE BEACH
Unspoiled and with views to the Isle of Wight Needles
Highcliffe Beach is a lovely spot for a variety of outdoor activities! With its mix of pebbles and sand, it's a beautiful place to relax or enjoy watersports. The fact that it's accessible via a wheelchair-friendly ramp is a great feature, though it’s good to know that the steps can be quite steep. Windsurfing, bodyboarding, and kayaking are fun ways to take advantage of the beach’s conditions, so bring your gear if you're planning to visit.
Nearest car parks are at Highcliffe Castle and the Cliff Top Car Park.
HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE
Formerly the home of retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge
Highcliffe Castle is a stunning place to visit! The fact that it's a Grade 1 Listed building adds so much to its historical charm. Built in the 1830s by Lord Stuart de Rothesay, it's not just a beautiful mansion but also an important piece of history. The location on the cliff-top with sea views makes it even more breathtaking. Plus, the tea rooms offer a perfect way to enjoy the surroundings.
Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4LE
CHEWTON BUNNY
Explore the Smugglers' landing place!
Chewton Bunny is now a nature reserve, rich in woodland wildlife including a number of ancient natural woodland species, but back in the day, it was used as a natural landing place for smugglers to transport their contraband to places such as Burley in the New Forest. It has a miniature gorge with a stream (the Walkford Brook) that runs from the forest to the sea at Highcliffe.
Wharncliffe Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5JA
NEA MEADOWS
Highcliffe's hidden gem
Nea Meadows is a delightful spot that can be found just a short walk from the centre of Highcliffe village and offers a mix of natural landscapes like woodlands and waterways, fishing and natural habitats.
Smugglers Lane South, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4NG
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This PDF publication, available to download, gives you a fascinating insight into some of the local influencers of their time.
ST MARK'S CHURCH MEMORIALS
Discover the Memorials situated in St Marks Church of those whose lives are commemorated, such as Charles, Lord Stuart de Rothesay and his wife Elizabeth. The Memorials Book has been compiled from a series of articles originating from a talk given by Audrey Brinsford to the Hampshire Genealogical Society in 1999.
Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5AA
STEAMER POINT NATURE RESERVE
There are several benches and seats overlooking the coast, so why not take a picnic!
Located between Highcliffe Castle and Friar's Cliff, this 24-acre nature reserve is a lovely mix of deciduous woodland, ponds, and wetland. It's a peaceful area perfect for a stroll, and it's home to a variety of wildlife.
Seaway Avenue, Friar's Cliff, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4PD
Let's get out there!
For those who enjoy cycling, Christchurch has over 24 miles of cycle network and half of this is traffic-free!
Click HERE for a map of the routes available.
No bike? No Problem!
Introducing.... Beryl Bikes!
If you don't have access to a bike, you can still enjoy the great outdoors! Collect a Beryl Bike from any of the locations available - we have lots in the neighbourhood and surrounds - for all the info you need, click the button below to visit Beryl Bikes' website.
Visitors' Favourites!
Many visitors love to capture memories during their time here and share them with friends.
If you’ve got a favorite photo and are comfortable with us featuring it in our visitors' gallery, feel free to email it to us at contact@highcliffevillage.com
Please note, we’re not accepting photos of people (unless it’s a selfie and you’re happy to share!)
 Hinton Wood Avenue in the snow |  Highcliffe Castle 2018 |  Courtesy of Ophelia Messer, near Cliffhanger, taken 08/04/2023View of coastline near the Cliffhanger Café, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset. Taken on 08/04/2023. |
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 Highcliffe BeachSteps down from Highcliffe Castle - 11/04/2018 |  Highcliffe Food Festival2015 - Lymington Road |  Nea Meadows |
 Highcliffe Christmas Carnival2015 - Ice Queen |  Beach at Highcliffe |  Walkford Weir2017 |
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