River Stour Studio Guidebook

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River Stour Studio Guidebook

Beach Time

Visit the new beach food and drink area SoBo Beach
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Southbourne Beachfront
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Visit the new beach food and drink area SoBo Beach
Great beach spot and cool street food bar at the end of the sand bank.
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Mudeford Sandbank
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Great beach spot and cool street food bar at the end of the sand bank.
Blue flag beach. Great for all water sports. Enjoy a walk through Bournemouth gardens, through the centre until you hit the beach and pier.
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Bournemouth Beach
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Blue flag beach. Great for all water sports. Enjoy a walk through Bournemouth gardens, through the centre until you hit the beach and pier.
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Sandbanks
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Sightseeing

Great walks around Hengistbury Head and nature reserve. Visitor Centre and Hungry Hiker cafe worth a visit too!
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Hengistbury Head Látogatóközpont
Broadway
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Great walks around Hengistbury Head and nature reserve. Visitor Centre and Hungry Hiker cafe worth a visit too!
Christchurch is a historic market town full of great bars and restaurants.
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Christchurch
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Christchurch is a historic market town full of great bars and restaurants.
Just a short stroll from the studio. A little kiss gate at the end of the close opposite leads you onto a beautiful walk along the river. Small beach - fantastic for launching SUP and Kayaks.
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River Stour
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Just a short stroll from the studio. A little kiss gate at the end of the close opposite leads you onto a beautiful walk along the river. Small beach - fantastic for launching SUP and Kayaks.
Take a day trip down the coast into Dorset and beyond to see more of the beautiful white cliffs. Old Harry Rocks are visible from our local Southbourne beach. Don’t fancy driving? Take the open top bus!
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Old Harry Rocks
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Take a day trip down the coast into Dorset and beyond to see more of the beautiful white cliffs. Old Harry Rocks are visible from our local Southbourne beach. Don’t fancy driving? Take the open top bus!
A short drive, the other side of Christchurch. Lovely walk from the castle down to the beach.
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Highcliffe kastély
Rothesay Drive
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A short drive, the other side of Christchurch. Lovely walk from the castle down to the beach.
Famous for red squirrels, wildlife and Scouting Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving habitats including woodland, heathland and a lagoon create a unique haven for wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a wide variety of birds, including dunlin, kingfishers, common and sandwich terns and oystercatchers.
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Brownsea Island
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Famous for red squirrels, wildlife and Scouting Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving habitats including woodland, heathland and a lagoon create a unique haven for wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a wide variety of birds, including dunlin, kingfishers, common and sandwich terns and oystercatchers.

Food & Drink

Local gastro pub with lots of outdoor seating for fantastic river views. Just a 5 minute walk away from the studio.
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The Riverside
220 Belle Vue Rd
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Local gastro pub with lots of outdoor seating for fantastic river views. Just a 5 minute walk away from the studio.
Fantastic local bakery in Tuckton. Take a 6 minute walk to grab some fresh coffee and delicious baked goods and/or breakfast rolls.
BigWigs Bakery
148 Tuckton Rd
Fantastic local bakery in Tuckton. Take a 6 minute walk to grab some fresh coffee and delicious baked goods and/or breakfast rolls.
Good quality food. Large outdoor eating areas if you wish , fantastic for when the sun is shining. Heaters and blankets for the cooler months to watch the sun set whilst eating. Views over Christchurch harbour.
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The Boathouse
Quay Road
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Good quality food. Large outdoor eating areas if you wish , fantastic for when the sun is shining. Heaters and blankets for the cooler months to watch the sun set whilst eating. Views over Christchurch harbour.
A traditional historical pub just off Christchurch high street. Great food. Recently expanded outdoor eating area. Often has live music.
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The Thomas Tripp
10 Wick Ln
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A traditional historical pub just off Christchurch high street. Great food. Recently expanded outdoor eating area. Often has live music.
Fantastic seasonal dishes. Great for romantic meals (in our experience!).
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The Larder House
4 Southbourne Grove
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Fantastic seasonal dishes. Great for romantic meals (in our experience!).
Tasty cocktails on Southbourne high street.
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Dicky's
54-56 Southbourne Grove
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Tasty cocktails on Southbourne high street.
Large welcoming pub on Southbourne high street. Take a look at their website to view what’s on - often have Gin & Beer Masterclasses or brewery experience days! Great quiz night every Tuesday.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood Rd
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Large welcoming pub on Southbourne high street. Take a look at their website to view what’s on - often have Gin & Beer Masterclasses or brewery experience days! Great quiz night every Tuesday.
Tasty morsels and refreshing Drinks in Tuckton less than 10 minute walk from the studio. Small plates menu changes monthly and there is something for everyone. Spanish lager on tap and Sicilian wine.
Beccafico
145 Tuckton Road
Tasty morsels and refreshing Drinks in Tuckton less than 10 minute walk from the studio. Small plates menu changes monthly and there is something for everyone. Spanish lager on tap and Sicilian wine.
A short walk from the studio, Tuckton Tea gardens offers light bites and ice creams in a traditional park cafe with river views, plus crazy golf and putting.
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Tuckton Tea Gardens
Belle Vue Road
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A short walk from the studio, Tuckton Tea gardens offers light bites and ice creams in a traditional park cafe with river views, plus crazy golf and putting.
Fancy a tasty chippy takeaway? The Fry Inn is our recommendation - we don’t get our fish and chips from anywhere else now! Open Thursday- Sunday
The Fry Inn
179 Tuckton Rd
Fancy a tasty chippy takeaway? The Fry Inn is our recommendation - we don’t get our fish and chips from anywhere else now! Open Thursday- Sunday
A family run cafe on Tuckton high street- a short walk from the studio. Using local Dorset produce & homemade cakes, open 7 days a week, eat in or takeaway. Warm, welcome, friendly & relaxed.
Flat White
Saxonbury Road
A family run cafe on Tuckton high street- a short walk from the studio. Using local Dorset produce & homemade cakes, open 7 days a week, eat in or takeaway. Warm, welcome, friendly & relaxed.

Activities 🏄🏽‍♂️⛵️🚣‍♀️🚴‍♀️🧗

Wanting a bit of adventure? Below are some recommendations for local places to visit to get some adrenaline 👍🏻
Less than 10 minute walk from the studio, hire yourself a little boat and go up or down the river.
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Bournemouth Boating Services
323 Belle Vue Rd
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Less than 10 minute walk from the studio, hire yourself a little boat and go up or down the river.
The South’s first Cable Wakeboard System & the UK’s first Wibit Inflatable Sports Aqua Park. Just past Ringwood in the New Forrest.
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood Road
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The South’s first Cable Wakeboard System & the UK’s first Wibit Inflatable Sports Aqua Park. Just past Ringwood in the New Forrest.
Fully staffed 110m sea water pool with: Paddle boarding Inflatable sessions.
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Lymington Sea Water Swimming Baths
Bath Road
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Fully staffed 110m sea water pool with: Paddle boarding Inflatable sessions.
An Indoor Activity Attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. RockReef is an all year, all-weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94!
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RockReef
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An Indoor Activity Attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. RockReef is an all year, all-weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94!
ShoreSports now offers dinghy sailing courses from beginner level through improver to intermediate level at Mudeford Quay. All our sailing courses are run by RYA qualified instructors and follow the RYA syllabus. We make sailing as much fun as possible for sailors of every level of ability. Christchurch harbour is a prime location for sailing and is incredibly popular with different events and races taking place throughout the year.
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ShoreSports
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ShoreSports now offers dinghy sailing courses from beginner level through improver to intermediate level at Mudeford Quay. All our sailing courses are run by RYA qualified instructors and follow the RYA syllabus. We make sailing as much fun as possible for sailors of every level of ability. Christchurch harbour is a prime location for sailing and is incredibly popular with different events and races taking place throughout the year.
Windsurfing lessons take place in the safe, shallow waters of Poole Harbour. Lessons are in small groups with personalized windsurfing tuition which is always with the same experienced instructors & using the latest equipment to make learning easy.
Poole Windsurfing
Shore Road
Windsurfing lessons take place in the safe, shallow waters of Poole Harbour. Lessons are in small groups with personalized windsurfing tuition which is always with the same experienced instructors & using the latest equipment to make learning easy.
Less than a 10 minute drive from the studio, Solent Meads is an 18-hole par 3, 2204 links golf course overlooking the ever popular and picturesque Hengistbury Head with breath-taking views of Christchurch Priory, Mudeford Quay and the Isle of Wight. As one of the driest courses in the country, the course is always open.
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Solent Meads Golf Centre
Rolls Drive
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Less than a 10 minute drive from the studio, Solent Meads is an 18-hole par 3, 2204 links golf course overlooking the ever popular and picturesque Hengistbury Head with breath-taking views of Christchurch Priory, Mudeford Quay and the Isle of Wight. As one of the driest courses in the country, the course is always open.
At Moors Valley there is something for everyone… Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride through the Forest, experience a ride on an authentic narrow-gauge steam train or even Go Ape on a high wire forest adventure swinging through the tree tops…
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Moors Valley Country Park és erdő
Horton Road
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At Moors Valley there is something for everyone… Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride through the Forest, experience a ride on an authentic narrow-gauge steam train or even Go Ape on a high wire forest adventure swinging through the tree tops…
Based at a purpose built watersports centre just meters from Boscombe Beach, next to Urban Reef cafe and restaurant (for post-surf food and drink). Premium surf equipment, including O’Neill Wetsuits, Catch Surf ‘foamie’ surfboards from California and paddle boards from Red Paddle Co. All friendly coaches are ISA (International Surfing Association) and SLSGB Beach Lifeguard qualified so people of any age can enjoy the sea. They are also fully DBS checked and work with the Wave Project ‘Surf Therapy’ charity. The beach is a great place to learn to surf or SUP all year round. The beach is also patrolled by RNLI lifeguards April to October, 7 days a week.
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Sorted Surf Shop
Unit 4 Sea Rd
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Based at a purpose built watersports centre just meters from Boscombe Beach, next to Urban Reef cafe and restaurant (for post-surf food and drink). Premium surf equipment, including O’Neill Wetsuits, Catch Surf ‘foamie’ surfboards from California and paddle boards from Red Paddle Co. All friendly coaches are ISA (International Surfing Association) and SLSGB Beach Lifeguard qualified so people of any age can enjoy the sea. They are also fully DBS checked and work with the Wave Project ‘Surf Therapy’ charity. The beach is a great place to learn to surf or SUP all year round. The beach is also patrolled by RNLI lifeguards April to October, 7 days a week.