Highcliffe

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Take a walk along the cliff top, or along the beach, and stop for tea at Highcliffe Castle with its delightful tea rooms.
Highcliffe Castle Open April - October 11am - 5pm, October - December 11am - 4pm. Telephone 01425 278807.

Highcliffe Castle is a Grade I listed building which was built between 1831 and 1835 by Lord Stuart de Rothesay. It has been described as "the most important remaining example of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture."

Highcliffe Sailing Club is located at the prime coastal location of Mudeford Quay allowing the club to offer sailing in the sheltered waters of Christchurch harbour and open water sailing in Christchurch Bay. This makes it an ideal club for sailors of all abilities and aspirations. Mudeford Quay is on the east side of the entrance to Christchurch harbour which is between the historic town of Christchurch to the West and Highcliffe and the New Forest to the East.

The beach between Highcliffe and Mudeford is a popular one with visitors as it is quite sandy and there are also beach huts and two cafes.

Crab fishing is a popular pastime at Mudeford Quay. Take the little ferry across from Mudeford Quay to Hengisbury Head and admire the beach huts or take the little land train across the headland. There is also a cafe/restaurant near the ferry stop.

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