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Recommended Towns & Villages near Holdenhurst

River Avon

Christchurch (282 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SE)

Christchurch is one of Dorset's "gems" it is set on the confluence of two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. In Saxon times it was a walled town, a stronghold of Alfred the Great,.....

Southbourne Cliffs, Dorset

Southbourne (14 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SE)

Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous neighbour Christchurch. The resort offers.....

Sunrise at Mudeford, Mudeford, Dorset

Mudeford (53 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SE)

Picturesque holiday resort nestling at the point where the River Avon rushes into the sea at Christchurch Bay...

Bournemouth Seafront

Bournemouth (188 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SW)

Seven miles of glorious golden sands, fringed by the bluest of seas lapping the shore, make Bournemouth a firm favourite for family holidays...

Zig Zag path leading down to Highcliffe beach, Highcliffe, Dorset

Highcliffe (40 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction E)

Highcliffe village is surrounded by sweeping beaches backed by gorse-clad low cliffs from which the visitor can enjoy superb vista's of rolling frothy waves tumbling into Christchurch Bay...

Down by the lake, Stapehill Abbey Gardens

Ferndown (3 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW)

This town lies amidst noted countryside between Wimborne Minster and Ringwood...

Close up of Fointain at Abbey front, Stapehill

Stapehill (14 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction NW)

Stapehill, in the beautiful Dorset countryside is best known for its romantic Abbey gardens which are an absolute joy for every visitor including gardening enthusiasts...

New Milton, Hampshire

New Milton (6 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction E)

New Milton is a small sea-side town, with a variety of shops ranging from the charismatic old-fashioned department store Bradbeers, to modern shops such as New Look and Woolworths...

The village of Burley, New Forest, Hampshire

Burley (47 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NE)

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Sandbanks, Dorset

Sandbanks (30 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW)

Sandbanks near Poole, in Dorset, is known for its stunning award-winning sandy beaches, and as being one of the costliest places to live in the world...

Grassy dunes

Poole (188 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction W)

Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike...

House in King Street, Wimborne Minster

Wimborne Minster (103 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW)

Wimborne Minster is a magnificent Georgian town in the valley of the delightful River Stour...

Harrys Rock, Studland, Dorset

Studland (69 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SW)

Beyond the woods, heaths and downs of Dorset lies a fascinating coastline with a hinterland of precious little villages, such a village is Studland which sits close to the wide sweep of picturesque Studland Bay, which belongs to the National Trust...

A nice walk along the cliff-top at Milford-on-Sea

Milford on Sea (96 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction E)

The advent of the railways brought the Victorians flocking the enjoy the delights of Milford beach, which is mostly sand and shingle and from which, safe bathing can be enjoyed...

Hurst Castle, Hampshire

Keyhaven (92 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction E)

The village is lovely and peaceful with moorings for boats along the quayside and unrivalled views across to the Isle of Wight and Hurst Castle...

Cow crossing river

Brockenhurst (49 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hampshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NE)

Gloriously set, like a jewel in a crown, between woodland and heathland, is the picturesque place called Brockenhurst...

Bridge over River Stour at White Mill, near Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

Sturminster Marshall (1 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction W)

Sturminster Marshall is famous for its beautiful White Corn Mill and for the magnificent eight arched bridge spanning the River Stour...

Spinners Garden, Boldre, Hampshire - General view from the house

Boldre (14 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E)

This is a beautiful village situated a short distance from the edge of the New Forest National Park and the shoreline of Lymington, in the Solent...

Sunrise at Lymington Quay, Lymington, Hampshire

Lymington (113 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hampshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction E)

Lymington is a charming market town on the south coast, known for its historic architecture, lively harbor, and proximity to the New Forest National Park. A lovely Georgian.....

Sunrise over Peverill Point, Swanage

Swanage (243 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW)

The town is wedged between towering downs that result in lofty cliffs at both ends of the bay, from these high vantage points there are spectacular views across the sea...

Recommended attractions near Holdenhurst

Grey Squirrel lunching in Churchyard, Christchurch Priory, Hampshire.

Christchurch Priory (21 Pictures)

(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SE)

Standing serenely in all its historic splendour surrounded by old graves in a lawned churchyard the extraordinary Norman beauty.....

The Castle from Christchurch Priory Tower, Christchurch, Dorset

Christchurch Castle (9 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction SE)

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Russell Cotes Museum, Bournemouth

Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum (2 Pictures)

(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW)

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Bournemouth Eye on a sunny day

The Bournemouth Eye (3 Pictures)

(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SW)

The Bournemouth Eye offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy from heights rocketing to a dizzy 500 feet above ground, the most.....

Rock layers, Hengistbury Head, Dorset

Hengistbury Head (13 Pictures)

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE)

Hengistbury Head is formed from the southern flank of Christchurch harbour, it is a spit of approximately 2 miles of land, with a.....

Highcliffe Castle, Dorset

Highcliffe Castle (34 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)

This stunning Grade 1 listed Mansion is situated on the cliffs at Highcliffe, overlooking Christchurch Bay and The Isle of Wight......

Abbey Tower Stapehill

Stapehill Abbey (7 Pictures)

(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW)

The Nun's of enclosed orders usually led a harsh existence under a regime of dedication and prayer, but it was also a peaceful.....

The Italian Villa

Compton Acres Gardens (46 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW)

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St Mary's Church, Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island (45 Pictures)

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SW)

Brownsea Island is the largest island in Poole Harbour, it is around 1 mile long by 3/4 mile broad; it is beautifully wooded with.....

Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset

Upton House & Country Park (11 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction W)

Located near the historic town of Poole on the northern shore of Poole Harbour, Upton Country Park comprises of over 100 acres of.....

Kingston Lacey in Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Kingston Lacy (44 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction W)

Set in 250 acres of spectacular parkland landscaped in the latter half of the 18th century and now roamed by a herd of Red Devon.....

Arne Autumn 2012

Arne RSPB Reserve (127 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW)

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Bridge over River Stour at White Mill, near Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

White Mill (5 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction W)

The White Mill is an attraction in the delightful village of Sturminster Marshall. The cornmill occupies a site recorded in.....

View from Badbury Rings, Near Wimborne, Dorset

Badbury Rings (19 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW)

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Local quarrey

Isle of Purbeck (21 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction SW)

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Hurst Castle, Hampshire

Hurst Castle (47 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)

The spit of shingle jutting out into the sea just a short distance from Milford-on-Sea was considered by Henry VIII to be the.....

Ponies grazing in The New Forest, Hampshire

The New Forest (372 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE)

"But in its wild scenery lies its greatest charm...... Nowhere, in extent at least, spread such stretches of heath and moor,.....

Hurst Lighthouse, Keyhaven, Hampshire

Hurst Lighthouse (10 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)

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Spinners Garden, Boldre, Hampshire - General view from the house

Spinners Garden (12 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction E)

Spinners Garden and Nursery can be found in the attractive valley village of Boldre, about three miles to the south of.....

The Needle

The Needles Park (30 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SE)

The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island's most.....


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