Welcome to Highcliffe

Highcliffe is a small coastal village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the south coast of England, between the towns of Christchurch and New Milton. The village is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning views, and historic landmarks. Highcliffe Castle is one of the most popular attractions in the area, and it is a must-visit for anyone who is interested in history and architecture.

Highcliffe is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. The village has a range of accommodation options, including hotels, guesthouses, and self-catering cottages. There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes, and pubs in the area, serving a variety of delicious food and drink. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the beach, take a dip in the sea, or explore the local countryside on foot or by bike.

Highcliffe is also a great place to visit for those who are interested in wildlife and nature. The village is home to a variety of bird species, including gulls, terns, and waders. There are also plenty of seals and dolphins in the waters around the village, and visitors can often spot them from the shore. The nearby New Forest National Park is also a great place to explore, with its ancient woodlands, heathlands, and wildlife.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 22.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Barker	Greenways Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 5AZ 01425273029 School Website
Highcliffe School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Earnshaw	Parkside Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 4QD 01425273381 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Christchurch Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Elizabeth Rippon	Dorset Road Somerford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3DA 01202485976 School Website
The Eaglewood School Free Schools Alternative Provision Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Himmel	Culver Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6SY 1425460994 School Website
Mudeford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Partridge	Mudeford Lane Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3HP 01202473217 School Website
Somerford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Frampton	Draper Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AS 01202485436 School Website
The Grange School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jy Taylor	Redvers Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AU 01202486536 School Website
The Arnewood School Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Anderson	Gore Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6RS 01425625400 School Website
Mudeford Community Infants School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pope	Queen's Road Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3HH 01202488142 School Website
New Milton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Wake	Lymington Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6PZ 01425610568 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 0.87 Miles

New Milton Station Approach, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6JS 2.48 Miles

Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 3.26 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 5.16 Miles

Sway Station Road, Sway, Hampshire, SO41 6BA 5.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Saffron Cars 01425 270631 27 Thistle Cl, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4UP 0.91 Miles
Highcliff Taxis 01425 627788 4 Naish Estate, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7RF 0.93 Miles
First Class Transfers 01202 470314 60 Wellesley Av, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4SX 0.95 Miles
Dorset Luxury Cars 07768 853722 15 Walkford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5QD 1.11 Miles
Abba Cabs 01425 279505 27 Comet Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4JF 1.43 Miles
Rowland Cabs 01425 627605 39 Knighton Pk/Sea Rd, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7PG 1.55 Miles
Dorset And Hampshire Motorhome Hire 01425 620590 14 Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6QF 1.70 Miles
Seabreeze Luxury Private Hire 01425 626545 4 Hengistbury Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7LU 1.73 Miles
1St Choice Private Hire 01425 619922 Belle Vue, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5NF 1.78 Miles
Parker Cars 07971 561004 2 Elderberry Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3RN 1.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh23 Hintonwood Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Highcliffe Medical Centre 01425 272203	Highcliffe Medical Centre 248 Lymington Road Highcliffe Dorset BH23 5ET
Barton Surgery	1 Edmunds Close Barton On Sea New Milton BH25 7EN
Barn Surgery	1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AF
Christchurch Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Christchurch Medical Practice 1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch BH23 3AF
Christchurch Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Purewell Cross Road Christchurch BH23 3AF

Local Stores

Highcliffe
309-311 Lymington Road
Highcliffe-On-Sea
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 5EG
01425 277628
Store Website
0.43 miles

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SPAR Christchurch
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Saulflands Place
Christchurch
BH23 4QP
01425 274025
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Veterinary Group
301 Lymington Road Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 5EG 01425 273102 0.49 miles

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The Pet Practice
63 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3QA 01202 473444 christchurch@petpractice.co.uk Website 1.98 miles

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New Milton Vets4pets Ltd
63 Old Milton Road New Milton BH25 6DN newmilton@vets4pets.com Website 2.33 miles

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Priory Veterinary Group
Priory Veterinary Hospital 59 Purewell Christchurch Dorset BH23 1EN 01202 484466 info@prioryvetgroup.com 2.42 miles

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Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice
14 Barton Court Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6NP 01425 614482 reception@forestlodgevets.com Website 2.49 miles
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Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic
1A Stony Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 7LQ 01202 499622 magnoliahousevets@gmail.com Website 2.60 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dogs, There Is Access To Woods, A Dog Friendly Beach And A Café For Afterwards. You Can Do A Short Walk In The Grounds, Maybe Add On The Woods That Can Be Accessed From The Castle Garden. We Do The Long Walk Either Along The Sandy Beach Towards Mudeford Or We Take One Of Paths That Wind Their Way Along Towards The Shops At Highcliffe. Although Usually Busy This Is A Delightfully Rural Location With Great Views Across To The Needles On A Clear Day. Our Dogs Love The Dog Friendly Bays Which Are Clearly Marked. 39 Rothesay Dr Highcliffe Christchurch BH23 4LD 0.34 miles

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Barton On Sea New Milton
This Is A Nice Walk For Your Dog If They Fancy A Swim! We Have Never Left Here With A Dry Dog Yet! There Is A Lot Of Parking At The Top Of The Cliff, Either On The Roadside Of Marine Drive, Or In The Actual Car Park. You Can Access The Beach By Following The Pathway Down Around, Past The Cafe. The Beach Is Pretty Much Pebbles, But You Might Fin The Odd Bit Of Sand. Picking Up After Your Dog Is A Must, Especially As The Beach Is Used By Families &Amp; Children. Plenty Of Coastline To Take In, So You Can Really Make This A Long Or Short Walk, Its Up To You! 7 Marine Dr Barton On Sea 1.81 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Lovely Coastal Walk And Round The Nature Reserve. I've Said Hilly, As There Are Some Initial Steps But In The Main Its An Easy Walk 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 3.00 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Our Dogs Love It Here, There Is Just Miles Of Walks Up On The Head, Around The Head On The Beach Or Along The Tarmac Track Used By The Noddy Train. There Is Lovely Dog Friendly Beaches A Café A Restaurant On The Beach And A Train That Takes Dogs If You Need A Lift Back To The Car Park. The Car Park Is Very Expensive But It Is A Lovely Place To Walk. 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 3.08 miles

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Tuckton Tea Gardens
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk Along Side The River Stour. Free Parking On The Road And Paid Off Road Parking Off Of Wick Lane. Lovely Cafe With Gardens Over Looking The River. River Rides And Boat Hire Available. Walk Along The Rivers Edge And You Come To Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve And Wick Fields. 321 Belle Vue Rd Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 3BA 3.63 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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The Station House At Holmsley
Was Once A Railway Line So The Route Is Straight, Flat And Easy To Walk. If You Fancy A Bit More Of A Challenge, You Can 'Off Road' Onto The Grassy Areas Either Side Of The Path! Plenty Of Room For Off Lead Fun. 1 Station Rd Burley Ringwood Lancashire BH24 4HY 4.72 miles Just Off The Main A35, Signposted Towards Burley

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	15°C	14.9°C	14.8°C	15.1°C	16.2°C	17.1°C	17.8°C	12.2°C	6.4°C	3.3°C	1.3°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	14.2°C	13.6°C	13.1°C	14.7°C	16.1°C	17°C	17°C	9.2°C	1.4°C	-2.3°C	-5.6°C	-8.8°C

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Temp	-2.3°C	-3.9°C	-5.4°C	-6.6°C	-7.3°C	-6.5°C	-3.8°C	-1.5°C	-0.9°C	-1.7°C	-3.8°C	-6.4°C
Feels Like	-10.8°C	-12.7°C	-14.4°C	-15.7°C	-16.3°C	-15.1°C	-11.6°C	-8.5°C	-7.5°C	-8.1°C	-10.1°C	-13.2°C

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