LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
| The Red House Museum is a charming Georgian building, built as a workhouse in 1764, now filled with a rich variety of displays and objects which reflect the social and natural history of the area, its geology and archaeology. Close to Cobbs Holiday Park the Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday10am to 5pm Sunday 2pm to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Admission Free |  Red House Museum |
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 Christchurch Harbour |
Christchurch Harbour was formed about 7,000 years ago when the sea level rose at the end of the Ice Age. Christchurch Quay and Quomps lie in the upper reaches of the harbour and on the northern bans of the River Stour. The entrance to the harbour, known as 'The Run', is flanked by Mudeford Quay to the North and Mudeford Sandbank to the South. A great place to walk the dog or take a stroll with the kids after a relaxing day on the Park. | |
Situated a short distance from the centre of Highcliffe and Cobbs Holiday Park, this shingle beach is ideal for body boarding, surfing as well as bathing. A large car park with toilet facilities is located on the cliff top. There is no disabled access due to a series of steep, gravel paths down to the beach. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between Groyne H8 and H11 between 1 May and 30 September, but are permitted on the gravel promenades if on a lead. |
 Highcliffe Beach |
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 Church Street |
Church Street in Christchurch is a great place to go in the summer and enjoy the festivities. Hundreds of people thronged to the cobbled area of the street to take refreshment at the many tables set up outside by the restaurants there and to listen to the entertainment. | |
The site of Christchurch Priory dates back to the 7th Century when the town was called Thuinam. Part of the current building is the legendary 'Miraculous Beam' of wood which was too short, but grew to the necessary height and position overnight. |
 Christchurch Priory |
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 River Stour |
For generations the River Stour occupied a central position in the lives of people living on its banks, both in work and play. It is one of the most attractive rivers in the country, winding through a wide pastoral and wooded Dorset valley past towns and villages of great beauty and with many historical associations. | |
| One of the most striking features of the New Forest is the open expanse of semi-natural vegetation at its heart. Here an ancient lowland landscape of heathland, bogs, woodlands and streams, is still maintained through the grazing of thousands of New Forest ponies and cattle, owned by commoners. Enjoy a gentle stroll between pubs or take your bikes (hire bikes are also available at Brockenhurst Station) and explore the many tracks that make this area such a special place. |  New Forest |
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 Bournemouth |
Cobbs Holiday Park is only a short drive away and with seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all – a vast variety of shops and restaurants, buzzing nightlife, endless countryside offering peace and relaxation, beautiful award-winning gardens and water sports galore. | |
Only a few minutes from shops, beaches, buses, golf courses and fishing. |
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