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Mudeford Quay

Mudeford Quay logo

Mudeford Quay, at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour, has spectacular views out to sea and towards Christchurch town. The quay is a popular sailing and windsurfing destination throughout the year and holds several dinghy championships.

As a working quay with and home to commercial fishing businesses, the Quay Head is a hub of activity with pedestrian access for visitors, set amongst a cluster of historic buildings thought to date from 1695.

There is a large car park at Mudeford Quay.

  • pub
  • café
  • shop
  • children’s play area
  • public slipway
  • public toilets including accessible/disabled
  • ferry to Mudeford Sandbank
  • water sports hire
  • dinghy park
  • Highcliffe Sailing Club.
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Venue/Contact Details
Mudeford Quay
Mudeford
Christchurch
Dorset
Postcode
BH23 3NT
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
See Journey Planner on right-hand side of this page, where you can view bus, car and train routes from your location.
Facilities
  • Refreshment / Snacks
  • Toilet Available
  • Drop off / Collection point
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
The Quay is an open facility but may shut at dusk, please visit the website for more information.
Further opening details:
  • Evening
  • Afternoon
  • Morning
  • Daily
Availability
  • All Year Round
Costs:
It is free to use the Quay.