Christchurch Caravan Holidays and Holiday Parks

The history of the town can be traced back to the seventh century when early settlers took advantage of the natural harbour and the towns location at the confluence of the river Avon and river Stour that made it an ideal location as a trading port.

Formally known as Twynham, the building of the priory saw a name change, which also coincided with the rising influence and wealth of the port which led to Christchurch becoming fortified and which saw a construction of a castle.

Going forward in time, the town became a popular port for pirates and smugglers and after playing an important part in the war, the towns harbour, beaches, historical buildings and nature reserves became and magnet for tourists which has continued to today.

Christchurch Holiday Parks

Here are our top 10 caravan holiday parks in Christchurch.

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Here at CaraHols.co.uk we make booking a holiday on caravan holiday parks in Christchurch as simply as possible. Simply follow the links on this page for more information on Christchurch caravan holiday parks or visit the park’s operator direct for up to the minute availability and for the very latest special offers on caravan holidays in Christchurch, Dorset.

Christchurch Caravan Holidays

It is no surprise that as a popular town with great sea views and lots of fascinating sites for tourists to visit, there are a number of caravan holiday parks found in and around the town.

From small caravan parks that are ideal for relaxing at or for using as a base to explore the south coast to larger holiday parks that offers a good range of facilities, activities and accommodation types.

Christchurch Attractions

For some it is the natural beauty of the town that is the major draw of Christchurch whilst for some it is the long and fascinating history and it is around these 2 things that the majority of the attractions in and around the resort are themed around.

There is no more famous site and building that has played a part in the history of the town, it’s name even comes form it, than the beautiful Christchurch Priory Church which is one of the biggest priory’s in the country.

Just a short walk from the main town centre, you can find a number of stunning beaches including Avon Beach and Mudeford Quay, from where you can catch Mudeford Ferry whilst a walk around Christchurch Quay allows you to take in the views of Christchurch Harbour and a look at the many luxury yachts and pleasure boats that are moored up in the harbour.

Nature lovers can enjoy bird spotting around Christchurch Harbour, a natural harbour which contains large areas of salt marsh which is protected by a sandbar (Mudeford Spit) which is also protected by a large headland (Hengistbury Head). This unique formation is ideal for many species of birds as well as other animals and it is a special site for sand martins who nest on the areas sandy cliffs.

Sandpit Marsh is a large nature reserve located at the confluence of the river Avon and the river Stour and features many rare and endangered plants.

The regions military past can be experienced at the nearby Bournemouth Aviation Museum.

Location

The town is the most easterly coastal town in Dorset, sitting alongside the city of Bournemouth, 9 miles to the east of Poole and 20 miles to the west of Southampton.

Transport

If you are arriving into Christchurch via your own transport it is relatively straightforward as it is just a short drive, via the A338/A31, to the M27 which links most parts of the UK to the south coast as it joins onto the M3 and then the M25.

If you are coming from the west, the A35 links the town with Devon/Cornwall whilst you can easily reach Somerset and Wales via the A35 and 37 which links Dorset with the M5.

If you using public transport to reach Christchurch, there are good long distance coach connections to many parts of the UK and to London.

There is a train station in the town that links to London Waterloo and Weymouth as well as local towns including the likes of Poole, Southampton, Dorchester, Basingstoke, Winchester and there are a limited amount of long distance services that go as far as Birmingham, Manchester and Newcastle (via Bournemouth).

Out and About

The urban sprawl of Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole have all but joined up these 3 towns which makes visiting the 3 straightforward whilst on holiday in part of Dorset.

To the north of the resort is the beautiful New Forest National Park, home to many idyllic villages and the famous New Forest Ponies.

Tov the south east of the town is the Isle of Wight which is easy to visit via regular ferry services from the likes of Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth and Milford on Sea.

The cities of Southampton and Portsmouth are quickly becoming tourist destinations in their own right and are just a short drive form the town.

Southampton is home to the UK busiest cruise port whilst Portsmouth famous naval yards allow to take in the naval history of the region and see some of the most famous naval ships in the world.

The historic city of Salisbury is just to the north of the town whilst the Devon border is a short drive through the Dorset Area of Outstanding natural Beauty to the west.

Holidays in Christchurch

Here at CaraHols.co.uk we make booking a holiday on caravan holiday parks in Christchurch as simply as possible. Simply follow the links on this page for more information on Christchurch caravan holiday parks or visit the park’s operator direct for up to the minute availability and for the very latest special offers on caravan holidays in Christchurch, Dorset.

Christchurch is home to lots of caravan holiday parks including those owned and operated by the biggest caravan holiday park companies.