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Bournemouth Castles, Cathedrals,
Monuments,
Stately Homes & Palaces
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Since the stone age, man has been
creating majestic structures that we still marvel at
today. Whether you are interested in ancient monuments,
battlefield sites, re-enactments,
Roman and Norman forts and castles, Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic
Cathedrals, Ruined Abbeys etc, this is the page that
should give you the information you need.
Here we try to list properties in
private ownership but open to the public (even if only
occasionally) as well as those in the care of the
National Trust or English/Scottish Heritage.
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HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE
Heritage Centre, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe,
Dorset, BH23 4LE
Tel: 01425 278807 Fax:
01425 280423
E-mail:
enquiries@highcliffecastle.co.uk
Web:
www.highcliffecastle.co.uk
Highcliffe
Castle is a magnificent Grade I listed
building situated just 4 miles east of
Christchurch.
Built in the 1830's by Lord Stuart de
Rothesay, in the romantic picturesque
style, the Castle incorporates beautiful
medieval stone work. The Castle is a stunning venue for an exciting
programme of exhibitions, concerts and outdoor
events and is also available for Civil Ceremonies,
Receptions, Banquets and Events.
The Cliff Top grounds
are open all year round and are free to visitors.
(Note: car parking charges apply). Both grounds
and Castle are fully wheelchair accessible. The
Tea Rooms are open daily except Christmas Day.
Open: 1st Feb - 23rd Dec. Daily 11am - 5pm
last admission 4.30pm except Fri & Sat when last
admission is 4.00pm. Grounds open all year from
7am.
Admission: Adults £2.50, Children under 16
FREE.
Gift Shop: open daily 11am -5pm.
Guided Tours: 2.00pm on Tues & Sun £3.50.
Grounds Free: Parking Charges apply.
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Throop Mill
Bournemouth Council, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue,
Bournemouth. BH2 6DY
Tel: 01202 451451 Fax: 01202
451000 Minicom: 01202
454728
E-mail:
enquiries@bournemouth.gov.uk
Web:
www.bournemouth.gov.uk
Throop Mill was mentioned in the Doomsday Book,
but there has probably been a mill on the site
since Saxon times. Ancient stones foundations
have been discovered in the existing mill, along
with coins from the reigns of George III and IV,
as well as Spanish and Portuguese coins. The
present building dates from the turn of the 20th
Century and, although now disused, contains some
fine early 20th Century milling machinery.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
(R.C)
1 Albert Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1BZ
Tel: 01202 551013
E-mail:
ajpennicott@tiscali.co.uk
Web:
www.rc-churches.net
The building designed by the architect Clutton,
was opened on 5th February 1875, the
architecture being a mixture of neo-gothic and
neo-Norman and reflecting very much the spirit
of the Victorian era. Many Catholic visitors to
Bournemouth worship at the Sacred Heart and
greatly appreciate its beauty and the liturgy
celebrated there.
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St Peter's Parish Church
Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EE
Tel: 01202 290986
E-mail:
admin@stp-office.fsnet.co.uk
Web:
Click Here
A Grade 1 listed Victorian Parish Church.
spectacular Chancel and famous tombs including
that of Mary Shelley author of 'Frankenstein'.
Dates Open: Daily 8.00am - 3.30pm (approx).
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St Stephen's Church
St Stephen's Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6JZ
Tel: 01202 554355
E-mail:
i_harrison@lineone.net
Web:
www.bournemouth-ststephens.org.uk
St Stephen's Church is one of the great
Victorian gothic churches, built in 1881 by John
Loughborough Pearson. It is open each day as a
place of quiet and prayer, with daily services,
visitors are always welcome. St Stephen's is
famous not only as a place of great beauty and
architectural significance, but also for its
superb choir and beautifully conducted worship.
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Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ES
Tel: 01202 700778 Fax:
01202 707537
E-mail:
SALES@COMPTONACRES.CO.UK
Web:
www.comptonacres.co.uk
Privately owned collection of ten ornamental
gardens, including a Japanese, Roman, English,
Rock, Heather and Palm Court gardens.
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For other stately homes
etc, in
the Dorset area please click
HERE
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