Panorama showing the approach to Christchurch Priory. The image was taken in the summer of 2007 on a sunny day and shows the outside of the church and the surrounding graveyard.

Outside Christchurch Priory - Christchurch visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Outside Christchurch Priory' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Dorset.

Christchurch Priory is one of the main tourist attractions in Christchurch, Dorset, and it's tower rises far above the town. Christchurch Priory is clearly visible over Christchurch Harbour from Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Quay.

360 panoramas from inside the Priory Church: Priory Nave | Great Quire and Misericords |
The Lady Chapel.

Christchurch Priory dates from 1094 when Ranulf Flambard, then Dean of Twynham, began the building a church here and the church is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The Priory was an continual work in progress with building and alterations continuing through the centuries until the completion of the Draper and Salisbury chantry chapels in 1529. Only 10 years later the church was surrendered to Henry the VIII in the Dissolution of Monasteries, and threatened with destruction. All the surrounding monastic buildings associated with the church were pulled down, but the church itself was spared following a petition from the local townspeople.

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Christchurch, BH23 1BU
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Take the A338 north from Bournemouth (south from Ringwood) until you come to the flyover sign posted for Christchurch and the Royal Bournemouth General Hospital. At this junction take the A3060 east. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A35 which leads into Christchurch.