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Riverside Park - The Swan

Christchurch, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.6 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.0 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Bournemouth Southbourne: Excellent bathing water 0.9 mi · Environment Agency

Riverside Park - The Swan
  • River views from every window and a private balcony
  • Large private patio off the fitted kitchen
  • Close to Christchurch town centre, shops, restaurants and bars
  • Ferry ride down to the beach
  • Family run and operated since 1978
The Swan is one of eight holiday townhouses at Riverside Park, a family-run retreat on the banks of the River Stour in Christchurch, Dorset. It offers beautiful views across the river from every window, a balcony off the fully fitted kitchen and a large private patio, with a well-kept garden area to relax in. You're close to Christchurch town centre, with its shops, restaurants and bars, and just a ferry ride from the beach. Christchurch station is 0.5 miles away and Bournemouth Southbourne beach 0.9 miles away, making this a handy base for exploring the Jurassic Coast and the New Forest, as well as Dorset's countryside and coastline further afield.

How far to…

Station
0.5 miles away
Beach
0.9 miles away
Bournemouth
six miles

Practical details

Minimum stay
Friday to Friday, Friday to Monday, or Monday to Friday

Accommodation on site

  • Townhouses

Details taken from the operator's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Parking
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
  • 🚆 Near a Train Station

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Things to do

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Red House Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.3 mi

Red House Museum

Museum in Christchurch, United Kingdom

Red House Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.3 mi

Red House Museum

Museum in Christchurch, United Kingdom

Red House Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.3 mi

Red House Museum

Museum in Christchurch, United Kingdom

Bournemouth Natural Science Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.3 mi

Bournemouth Natural Science Museum

Museum in Bournemouth, England, UK

Friends of the New Forest Airfields

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.7 mi

Friends of the New Forest Airfields

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Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.9 mi

Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

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Bournemouth Aviation Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.1 mi

Bournemouth Aviation Museum

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Highcliffe Castle

Castle & Heritage · 3.1 mi

Highcliffe Castle

Avon Tyrrell House

Stately Home & Palace · 5.3 mi

Avon Tyrrell House

The Engine House

National Trust · 8.1 mi

The Engine House

Somerley

Stately Home & Palace · 9.7 mi

Somerley

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Mark Bennetts

🥐 Bakeries · 0.4 mi

Mark Bennetts

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Roma

🧀 Delis & Local Produce · 0.4 mi

Roma

The Fry Inn

🍟 Fish & Chips · 0.4 mi

The Fry Inn

The Priory Fryer

🍟 Fish & Chips · 0.4 mi

The Priory Fryer

Caffè Nero

🫖 Tea Rooms · 0.4 mi

Caffè Nero

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Big Wigs

🥐 Bakeries · 0.5 mi

Big Wigs

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