Highcliffe Beach

Highcliffe is a popular resort beach on the east Dorset coast, looking out across Christchurch Bay with views of the Isle of Wight to the east. The shingle beach has numerous groynes and a moderate slope, flattening to shallow sandy flats that are exposed when the tide retreats. Behind the beach are cliffs and a shoreline promenade which provides access to the town and to the coast road at the top of the cliff.

Beach type: Shingle and sand

Nearest town: Christchurch

Local authority: Bournemouth Borough Council

OS Grid Reference: SZ216930

Awards

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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Things to see and do near Highcliffe Beach

Highcliffe Castle (1m)
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2m)
Sammy Miller Museum (Transport) (Sammy Miller Museum Trust) (2m)
Burley Villa Riding School (3m)
Apple Court (3m)
The Clay Studio (4m)
Macpennys Woodland Gardens and Nursery (4m)
Serendipity Sams Play and Party Centre (4m)
Christchurch Castle (4m)
Braxton Gardens (5m)
Artsway (5m)

Tourist Information

Christchurch
Tourist Information Centre
49 High Street
Dorset
England
BH23 1AS

Phone 01202 471 780
Email enquiries@christchurchtourism.info

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Weather

Forecast for Monday 22 April

06:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	11°C
(feels like	9°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 5mph.	ENE
Pressure	1008
Humidity	77%
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09:00


Chance of rain	3%
Max temp.	16°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	E
Pressure	1007
Humidity	66%
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12:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	17°C
(feels like	15°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	ESE
Pressure	1005
Humidity	60%
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15:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	16°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	SE
Pressure	1003
Humidity	63%
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18:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	15°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph.	ESE
Pressure	1002
Humidity	71%
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21:00


Chance of rain	3%
Max temp.	13°C
(feels like	12°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph.	ENE
Pressure	1002
Humidity	82%
UV Index	n/a
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Nearby coastal places and features

Christchurch Bay (Bays and Coves) 0.3m SW
Highcliffe (Town) 0.3m N
Christchurch - Highcliffe Castle (Beaches) 1m W
Christchurch - Steamer Point (Beaches) 1.2m W
Christchurch Bay (Barton-On-Sea) (Beaches) 1.4m E
Christchurch - Friars Cliff (Beaches) 1.5m W
Christchurch - Avon Beach (Beaches) 1.7m W
Barton-on-Sea (Village) 1.7m E
Christchurch - Mudeford Quay (Beaches) 2.3m SW
Christchurch - Mudeford Sandbank (Beaches) 2.4m SW

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Accomodation near Highcliffe Beach

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

The White House

On the edge of Hampshire, Dorset and The New Forest, this charming guest house is in the award-winning village of Highcliffe, 5 minutes from the beach. Details...
The Beech Tree

On the edge of the New Forest, The Beech Tree in Highcliffe offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Dorset. A 9-minute drive from Christchurch, The Beech Tree has a full breakfast menu, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Details...
Premier Inn Christchurch / Highcliffe

This Premier Inn is located in the heart of Highcliffe, within 10 minutes’ walk of Highcliffe Castle and the sandy beach. The centre of Bournemouth is just 8 miles away. Details...
Lord Bute

On the edge of the New Forest, the Lord Bute is in Highcliffe, just 10 miles from the town centre of Bournemouth. Details...
The Rothesay

This family-run bed and breakfast is situated in historic Christchurch, with its old harbour and priory. It has a traditional log fire, and offers al fresco dining on its patio or deck during the warmer months. Details...
Castle Lodge

Situated just 3 minutes’ walk from Highcliffe Castle, Castle Lodge offers a bar, free Wi-Fi, and free onsite parking. Guests can enjoy sandy beaches within a 5-minute stroll, along with Highcliffe Golf Course. Details...

Self-catering

Driftwood
This cosy semi detached cottage is in the village of Milford on Sea in Hampshire, and would be an ideal base for anyone looking to enjoy a seaside holiday or a country break. Details...
The Bothy
The Bothy is a quaint, detached cottage situated in the village of Boldre in the New Forest, South of England. With one king-size double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, this cottage can sleep two people. Details...
Sail Loft
Sail Loft, is set within a converted boathouse, situated on the beach and coastal path, within walking distance of the town of Yarmouth, on the Isle of Wight. Details...
Starboard
Starboard is a lovely ground floor, open plan studio apartment, which lies on the beach, just ten minutes from the town of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. Now one of seven apartments, in a converted boathouse, Starboard has been furnished to a good standard and has a welcoming living and sleeping area. Details...
West Sea View No 5
West Sea View No.5 is a delightful beachfront coastal cottage apartment near Yarmouth and can sleep three people. This apartment is set over two floors and has a family bedroom with a double and a single bed, a ground floor wet room and an open plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. Details...
West Sea View No 4
West Sea View No. 4 is a charming beachfront coastal cottage apartment near Yarmouth and can sleep three people. This apartment is set over two floors and has a family room with a double and a single bed, a ground floor wet room and an open plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. Details...