This panoramic picture was taken from the shoreline near to the Hengistbury Head Centre overlooking the bay towards Christchurch and Mudeford. The Hengistbury Head Centre has a long history of running courses and helping young people learn about biology, research and run projects.

Christchurch virtual tour with a 360° panorama of 'Hengistbury Head Centre' linked to a Google map. A Christchurch attractions travel guide.

The Outdoor Centre on Hengistbury Head has, for over 30 years, provided education about the history, biology and geography of the headland to countless visitors, especially schoolchildren. It has been the location of numerous study and field projects helping our understanding of the geology and diverse natural history to be found here and around Christchurch Harbour.

Until recently the centre was managed by Hengistbury Head Association, and among the activities provided were activities exploring the prehistory, biology and geography (coastal protection, conservation management) of the head. Water activies such as sailing and canoeing were also run for both school groups and the general public.

Hengistbury Head attracts over 1 million visitors a year and there are concerns about management and protection to the headland which has eroded badly since it was quarried in the 19th century for ironstone.

Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education and Field Studies Centre
Broadway
Southbourne
Bournemouth
BH6 4EN

Bus: Hengistbury Head Cafe
Car: From Christchurch take the B3059 south and turn left onto Bell Vue Road which runs along to the pay-&-display car park at the end. Free parking available on the approach road. From Bournemouth take the A35 and then B3059 to Bell Vue Road.