Pre-Conquest monastery, early Christian cemetery, Augustinian priory and a motte and bailey castle at Christchurch

No. 883 of 1,500 in the New Forest, No. 343 for history. History, 12.8 km from Ringwood, just outside the New Forest National Park.

A scheduled monument at Christchurch covering the site of a pre-Conquest monastery, an early Christian cemetery, an Augustinian priory and a motte and bailey castle.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.56 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Chewton GlenStay, 9.1 km from Burley, just outside the parkSauna and spa
Sandhills Holiday Park ChristchurchStay, 11 km from Burley, just outside the parkCamping
Harrow Wood CampsiteStay, 5.5 km from BurleyCamping
Hoburne ParkStay, 9.6 km from Burley, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Castle Pantry at Highcliffe Castle9.9 km from Burley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Haven House Inn12 km from Burley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ye Olde George Inn13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Oaks9.7 km from Burley, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Red House MuseumGrade II* listed, 13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Bournemouth Aviation Museum8.7 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Regent Centre13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkRainy day
Two Riversmeet11 km from Burley, just outside the parkRainy day