10 Manor Road , East Cliff , Bournemouth , Dorset, BH1 3EY, United Kingdom Show Map 01202 290891 enquiries@woodlodgehotel.co.uk
06/07/08

The Area

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Of course Bournemouth is best known for it's seven miles of
award winning safe beaches and with a higher-than-average
sunshine record it is the ideal seaside holiday destination.
But Bournemouth and the surrounding area
has a lot more to offer, whatever you
seek for your perfect holiday.

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This is the East Cliff area of Bournemouth, where Wood Lodge is situated.
We are just a couple of minutes walk from this cliff-top,
and a 10 minute walk down to the beach - you can walk
down the 'zig-zag', or take the cliff lift down.

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Bournemouth Travel Interchange

Our hotel's close proximity to the train, coach,
and bus station, mean you can explore to your
heart's content even if you don't want to bring your car.
Just jump in a taxi from the Bournemouth Travel Interchange
and we are just a couple of minutes away.


Bournemouth Town Centre

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Bournemouth town centre is just a 15 minute walk away,
with plenty to interest you along the way.
Bournemouth is a hub of culture, activity and attractions,
with a well-renowned cosmopolitan feel to it.
Great shopping, tranquil gardens, cinemas, theatres,
live music venues, a wealth of bars and nightclubs,
restaurants and coffee shops –
there’s something for everyone, throughout the seasons.
The central pier and seafront of Bournemouth, as
well as the beautiful colourful pleasure gardens are
a lively focal point for all kinds of
beach side entertainments.


Christchurch

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The historic market town of Christchurch with it’s
wonderful Norman priory and castle ruins is
10 minutes drive from the hotel.
Take time to wander it’s pretty jumble of quaint
streets, lined with shops, traditional pubs
 and some great restaurants.
The priory is well worth a visit and has some intriguing
stories to tell. The River Stour and Christchurch Quay offer
scenic walks, ferry rides, boat hire, tea gardens,
and fishing opportunities.


The New Forest

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A 20 minute drive from us (also accessible by
bus and train), will take you to the beautiful New Forest,
with its wonderful wildlife and free-roaming ponies.
The deep woodlands and the wilderness of the heaths are
truly captivating. And there’s plenty there to see and do,
whether it be pony-trekking, cycling, exploring, or simply
relaxing in one of its many award-winning ‘foodie pubs’.


Hengistbury Head

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Just to the West of us along the coast is the lovely
Hengistbury Head landmark, which offers lovely walks
around it and along Christchurch harbour to Mudeford,
or over the top of the headland offering breathtaking
views of our World Heritage Jurassic coastline, with it’s
stunning cliff formations and rugged scenery.


As you can gather, our situation offers so many
places to visit, places of cultural and historical
importance, places of fun and adventure,
and places to soothe and inspire the soul.

To find out more about the attractions we’ve mentioned
here and more, please take a look at our links page.

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