What is the water and sand quality of the Hengistbury Head Sandspit?

The coastline of Hengistbury Head Sandspit is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Hengistbury Head Sandspit?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Hengistbury Head Sandspit, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Hengistbury Head Sandspit is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring) </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Hengistbury Head Sandspit good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Hengistbury Head Sandspit is partially protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Hengistbury Head Sandspit for swimming is very positive.

Is the Hengistbury Head Sandspit good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Hengistbury Head Sandspit secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hengistbury Head Sandspit?

The bar is located right on the Hengistbury Head Sandspit.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Beach House is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Hengistbury Head Sandspit?

There are 930 places to stay in the Hengistbury Head Sandspit area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Hengistbury Head Sandspit include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=905883&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bure Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=103544&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Harbour Hotel Christchurch</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7789325&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Petite Anchorage</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=10184192&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sandhills Apartments, Mudeford</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6509934&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quay Corner, 5 bed house, Christchurch Dorset</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6824671&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Stargazing Beach Hut on Mudeford Sandbank with wake up sea views</a></li></ul>

How far is the Hengistbury Head Sandspit from parking?

The Hengistbury Head Sandspit has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Hengistbury Head Sandspit?

There are 4 attractions near Hengistbury Head Sandspit that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hengistbury Head Land Train located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Hengistbury Head Sandspit?

The month with the highest temperature in Hengistbury Head Sandspit is July. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Hengistbury Head Sandspit (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Hengistbury Head Sandspit (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Hengistbury Head Sandspit

Southbourne, United Kingdom

8.3

#44 out of 570 in England 3

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Christchurch • 2.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

280m

Playground Watermans Park

2.2km

Playground Highcliffe play park

3.2km

Playground Long Meadow Barton On Sea

6km

Playground Alum Chine Play Park

8.1km

Park Mudeford Sandspit Lagoon & Holloway's Dock

210m

Park Hengistbury Head

260m

Park Mudeford Recreation Ground

1km

Park Wick Meads

1km

Park Mudeford Woods

1.3km

Park Stanpit Recreation Ground

1.4km

Park Christchurch Recreation Ground

1.8km

Park Steamer Point Nature Reserve

2.1km

Park Fisherman's Walk Park

2.6km

Cafe Beach House

8.4 - Very good 80m

Bar Haven House Inn

8 - Very good 140m

Cafe Hiker Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 340m

Cafe Mudeford Rocks

9 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant The Jetty Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 610m

Bar Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

8.8 - Excellent 660m

Bar Upper Deck Bar & Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 660m

Bar The Nelson Tavern

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Seafood Restaurant The Noisy Lobster

9 - Excellent 770m

Supermarket Tesco Express

1.3km

Supermarket Londis

1.7km

Supermarket M&S Simply Food

1.8km

Supermarket Lidl

1.8km

Discount Store Poundland

1.8km

Grocery Store ALDI

1.9km

Supermarket M&S Simply Food

1.9km

Store Nisa Local

1.9km

Discount Store Poundland

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Hengistbury Head Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Hengistbury Head Land Train

10 - Exceptional 100m

Tourist Attraction Mudeford Quay

130m

Tourist Attraction ShoreSports

9 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Hengistbury Head Land Train

330m

Tourist Attraction Christchurch Priory

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Red House Museum and Gardens

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Norman House

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Highcliffe Castle

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Night Club Cameo Bournemouth

5.8 - Pleasant 6.5km

Aquarium Oceanarium

6.7km

Night Club Bar So

8 - Very good 6.8km

Movie Theater ODEON Bournemouth BH2

9 - Excellent 6.9km

Bowling Alley Hollywood Bowl Bournemouth Branksome

8 - Very good 9.6km

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Hengistbury Head Sandspit is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 5th place out of 10 beaches in the Bournemouth region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

7.2 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Christchurch • 2.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

280m

Playground Watermans Park

2.2km

Playground Highcliffe play park

3.2km

Playground Long Meadow Barton On Sea

6km

Playground Alum Chine Play Park

8.1km

Park Mudeford Sandspit Lagoon & Holloway's Dock

210m

Park Hengistbury Head

260m

Park Mudeford Recreation Ground

1km

Park Wick Meads

1km

Park Mudeford Woods

1.3km

Park Stanpit Recreation Ground

1.4km

Park Christchurch Recreation Ground

1.8km

Park Steamer Point Nature Reserve

2.1km

Park Fisherman's Walk Park

2.6km

Cafe Beach House

8.4 - Very good 80m

Bar Haven House Inn

8 - Very good 140m

Cafe Hiker Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 340m

Cafe Mudeford Rocks

9 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant The Jetty Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 610m

Bar Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

8.8 - Excellent 660m

Bar Upper Deck Bar & Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 660m

Bar The Nelson Tavern

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Seafood Restaurant The Noisy Lobster

9 - Excellent 770m

Supermarket Tesco Express

1.3km

Supermarket Londis

1.7km

Supermarket M&S Simply Food

1.8km

Supermarket Lidl

1.8km

Discount Store Poundland

1.8km

Grocery Store ALDI

1.9km

Supermarket M&S Simply Food

1.9km

Store Nisa Local

1.9km

Discount Store Poundland

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Hengistbury Head Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Hengistbury Head Land Train

10 - Exceptional 100m

Tourist Attraction Mudeford Quay

130m

Tourist Attraction ShoreSports

9 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Hengistbury Head Land Train

330m

Tourist Attraction Christchurch Priory

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Red House Museum and Gardens

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Norman House

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Highcliffe Castle

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Night Club Cameo Bournemouth

5.8 - Pleasant 6.5km

Aquarium Oceanarium

6.7km

Night Club Bar So

8 - Very good 6.8km

Movie Theater ODEON Bournemouth BH2

9 - Excellent 6.9km

Bowling Alley Hollywood Bowl Bournemouth Branksome

8 - Very good 9.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Stargazing Beach Hut on Mudeford Sandbank with wake up sea views

530m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Stargazing Beach Hut on Mudeford Sandbank with wake up sea views

Tent

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 2.3km from center

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1.4km from the beach

Sandhills Apartments, Mudeford

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 2km from center

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1.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Harbour Hotel Christchurch

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 1.5km from center

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1.5km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Petite Anchorage

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 1.3km from center

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1.8km from the beach

Sanibel

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 1km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Bure Lodge

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 1.9km from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

High Tide House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 1.2km from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Bub Lane Cottage

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 610m from center

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2.2km from the beach

Smugglers Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 570m from center

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2.4km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Avon Beach Bed & Breakfast

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 2.3km from center

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2.6km from the beach

8.3 Very good

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Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 1.9km from center

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Quay Corner, 5 bed house, Christchurch Dorset

2.8km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Quay Corner, 5 bed house, Christchurch Dorset

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Christchurch • 860m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 710m 9 min walk

Mudeford Beach

7.2 Good

Popular beach 1.5km 20 min walk

Avon Beach Avon beach

7.7 Very good

Popular beach 3.4km

Southbourne Beach Southbourne beach

8.3 Very good

4.2km

Highcliffe beach

7.4 Good

6.6km

Barton-on-sea beach

7 Good

Popular beach 7.2km

Boscombe Beach Boscombe beach

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 8.5km

Bournemouth Beach

8.8 Excellent

10km

Rook cliff

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Christchurch • 2.6km

Transport

Airport

BOH • 10km

Bus Station

Mudehaven Court • 1.5km

Train Station

Sway • 12.2km

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8.3 Very good

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