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Recommended Towns & Villages near Stanpit

Mudeford

Mudeford (53 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (0.6 miles, 0.9 km)

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

Christchurch Castle

Christchurch (282 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (1.1 miles, 1.7 km)

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 beach, Dorset

Southbourne (14 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction W)

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.....

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

Highcliffe (40 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE)

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...

New Milton, Hampshire

New Milton (6 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE)

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...

Bournemouth Pier in summer

Bournemouth (188 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)

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

Autumn morning

Burley (47 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction N)

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The Danestream

Milford on Sea (96 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (7.3 miles, 11.7 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 (8.1 miles, 13.0 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...

Down by the lake, Stapehill Abbey Gardens

Ferndown (3 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (8.3 miles, 13.3 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 (8.9 miles, 14.3 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...

Sandbanks, Dorset

Sandbanks (30 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction W)

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...

Lymington, Hampshire

Lymington (113 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hampshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 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.....

Early morning sun at Boldre, near the town of Lymington

Boldre (14 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (9.5 miles, 15.4 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...

Brookley Road

Brockenhurst (49 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hampshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NE)

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

Grassy dunes

Poole (188 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (10.1 miles, 16.2 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...

Studland in Dorset

Studland (69 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (10.5 miles, 16.8 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...

Alum Bay

Freshwater (42 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction E)

The Isle of Wight has somehow managed to retain much of the charm of the 1930's and the pretty resort of Freshwater found at the Island's western end is no exception...

Pilley, Hampshire

Pilley (7 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction E)

The attractive village of Pilley lies in a landscape famous for its scenic beauty, it encompasses a vast variety of valley's, hills, downs and the glorious New Forest National Park...

King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Wimborne Minster (103 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NW)

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

Recommended attractions near Stanpit

The Castle from Christchurch Priory Tower, Christchurch, Dorset

Christchurch Castle (9 Pictures)

(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)

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Grey Squirrel lunching in Churchyard, Christchurch Priory, Hampshire.

Christchurch Priory (21 Pictures)

(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)

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

Rock layers, Hengistbury Head, Dorset

Hengistbury Head (13 Pictures)

(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)

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)

(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)

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

Russell Cotes Museum, Bournemouth

Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum (2 Pictures)

(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction W)

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Bournemouth Eye on a sunny day

The Bournemouth Eye (3 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W)

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

The Italian Villa

Compton Acres Gardens (46 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction W)

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Hurst Castle, Hampshire

Hurst Castle (47 Pictures)

(8.8 miles, 14.1 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.....

Abbey Tower Stapehill

Stapehill Abbey (7 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.4 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.....

Hurst Lighthouse, Keyhaven, Hampshire

Hurst Lighthouse (10 Pictures)

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E)

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St Mary's Church, Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island (45 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction W)

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.....

The Needle

The Needles Park (30 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.2 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.....

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

Spinners Garden (12 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction E)

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

Ponies grazing in The New Forest, Hampshire

The New Forest (372 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE)

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

Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset

Upton House & Country Park (11 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.1 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.....

Yarmouth Castle, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.

Yarmouth Castle (5 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction E)

This was the last great castle built as part of Henry VIII's fortifications against invasion of Britain by the French. .....

Arne Autumn 2012

Arne RSPB Reserve (127 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction W)

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Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset.

Durlston Country Park (22 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW)

This 100 hectare (270 acre) country park offers fantastic views and scenery, coupled with some of the best bird and animal.....

Local quarrey

Isle of Purbeck (21 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SW)

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Lighthouse at Swanage

Anvil Point Lighthouse (1 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction SW)

Anvil Point Lighthouse, located near Swanage in Dorset, England, stands proudly on the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, gracing.....


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