Find us
You can find Hengistbury Head south of Christchurch Harbour.
Access is easy for all ages and abilities. A land train links us to Mudeford Spit and you can get a ferry to Christchurch.
Buses run close by too. Christchurch town centre is about 1.5 miles away.
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre,
Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve,
Bournemouth,
Dorset
BH6 4EN
What3Words: when.beyond.reject
Telephone: 01202 128 444
Email: hengistburyhead@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
(We recommend BH6 4EW for sat-navs so you end up in the right place)
How to get here
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Car: Park beside the Hiker Café (charges apply). The Visitor Centre is a flat 5-minute walk along the tarmac path.
- Bus: Hop off at Broadway shops – it’s a short walk to the entrance. Or, you can get off at Tuckton and take the ferry to Mudeford Sandbank.
- Ferry: Boats run from Tuckton Tea Gardens via Wick and Christchurch Quay to Mudeford Spit.
- Bike: Cycle in from Wick, Southbourne or Mudeford. Lock up at the Visitor Centre and use our free pump and tools. You can also hire a Beryl Bike or Scooter nearby.
- Land Train: Links Mudeford Spit to the Visitor Centre – just a short walk from the terminus.
Explore on Foot
Over a million people visit each year to enjoy the wildlife, views and history. Wander the flat harbourside path or head up Warren Hill for stunning views. Prefer a guide? Check our events for upcoming walks.