Christchurch Bay beach
Water quality: Excellent — the highest water-quality rating the Environment Agency gives.
Photo: David Martin (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Classification from the Environment Agency's designated bathing water profile — see the official profile for the latest sampling, pollution risk forecasts and any advice against bathing.
Places to stay near Christchurch Bay
Within 5 miles of the beach, nearest first — straight-line distances.
1.1 miles from the beach
1.1 miles from the beach
Chewton Glen
✓ Five-star country house hotel set in 130 acres near the New Forest
🏖️ 0.96 miles from Highcliffe (Excellent water quality)
New Milton
1.1 miles from the beach
Between the forest and the sea
🏖️ 1.08 miles from Christchurch Bay (Excellent water quality)
Lymington, Southern England
Sleeps 5
£407 per break
Check availability1.6 miles from the beach
The Swift House
🏖️ 0.28 miles from Highcliffe (Excellent water quality)
Christchurch, South West England
Sleeps 4
£1,686 per break
Check availability1.8 miles from the beach
2.1 miles from the beach
The Lord Bute Hotel
🏖️ 0.36 miles from Christchurch Highcliffe Castle (Excellent water quality)
Bournemouth
2.1 miles from the beach
Ferndale
🏖️ 2.07 miles from Christchurch Bay (Excellent water quality)
Lymington, Southern England
Sleeps 7
£1,952 per break
Check availability2.2 miles from the beach
Silver Way
🏖️ 0.36 miles from Christchurch Highcliffe Castle (Excellent water quality)
Bournemouth, South West England
Sleeps 6
£577 per break
Check availability2.6 miles from the beach
The Old Vicarage
🏖️ 1.31 miles from Christchurch Highcliffe Castle (Excellent water quality)
Bournemouth
Things to do near Christchurch Bay
Eat by the beach
Within 3 miles, all with a 5-star food hygiene rating.
- Shelleys at Highcliffe Bakery · Bakeries · 1.7 mi
- Gifted · Tea Rooms · 1.7 mi
- Cat & Fiddle · Pubs & Inns · 2.6 mi