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Wishing Well Walk – A Community Stroll Through Christchurch
Join us for the Wishing Well Walk, a wonderful community walk through the beautiful surroundings of Christchurch.
17 Apr 2026
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18 Apr· 19:30
Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU
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Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU
AdultThe Women of Highcliffe Castle
1 Feb· 10:00
Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4LE
Various🎶 Grange Choral Society Concert – Christchurch Priory
18 Apr· 19:30
Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU
Open Morning Pre-School
18 Apr· 10:00
250 Lymington Road, Highcliffe BH23 5ET
RNLI Souvenir Stall
19 Apr· 10:00
Mudeford Quay
Free🛍️ Christchurch Weekly Market
20 Apr· 09:00
High Street & Saxon Square, Christchurch, Dorset
FreeFree Talk About Hip Pain
21 Apr· 18:30
Bridge Health & Wellbeing, 54a Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 1EB
FreeCommunity Antiques Valuation Day with Paul Martin
23 Apr· 10:30
Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe, Christchurch
Various🎼 University Music Concert – Towards the Light
25 Apr· 19:30
Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU
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