Christchurch - Avon Beach Beach
Christchurch, Dorset
This sandy beach is an ideal spot for a family trip to the seaside, offering a safe gentle slope into the sea. Sand bars often appear depending on the tide movements. Beach huts line the promenade and are available for hire along with deck chairs, sun loungers, canoes and wind breaks. The café is open all year round and popular with locals and tourists alike. During July and August a first aid post can be found at the Beach Office, where there is always someone on call for any local information that you may need.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Cafe and beach shopDeck chair hire
Canoes
Beach huts available for hire
First aid post
Toilets incl disabled
Activities
Play area for childrenRelatively safe bathing
Canoe hire and crab fishing
Swimming
Jet skiing
Nature and Wildlife
Christchurch Coastal Path - The path runs the full length of the Christchurch coastline from Chewton Bunny to Mudeford Quay.Parking
Pay parking available for 200 cars including disabled.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
YesCleaning and Litter
Beach manually cleaned every day during the summer and at regular intervals in winter.Dogs
Dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: ChristchurchCounty: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7294, -1.73218
Postcode: BH23 4DX
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
From Christchurch on the A35 take the A337 (Lymington Road)towards Highcliffe. At the next roundabout (Hobourne) take the 3rd exit onto The Runway which becomes Bure Lane. The brown tourist sand castle signs will also direct you.Public Transport
Christchurch Train Station. Wilts & Dorset Buses 121, 123 from Bournemouth, Christchurch, New Milton or Lymington.Nearest Railway Stations
Hinton Admiral (Approx. 2 miles away)Christchurch (Approx. 2 miles away)
New Milton (Approx. 4 miles away)
Pokesdown (Approx. 4 miles away)
Bournemouth (Approx. 6 miles away)
Tourist Information
Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AS Telephone: 01202 471780, Fax: 01202 476816 e‑mail: enquiries@christchurchtourism.infoSee the Environment Agency report for this beach