Friars Cliff Travel Guide

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Concrete Base, Skynet Radome This concrete base close to the seafront at Friarsclif east of Christchurch once supported a large radome which was part of the UK's first aerial defence system known as Skynet.
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Concrete Base, Skynet Radome This concrete base close to the seafront at Friarsclif east of Christchurch once supported a large radome which was part of the UK's first aerial defence system known as Skynet.
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Christchurch: groynes and beacons, Friars Cliff A line of red beacons along the beach at Friars Cliff.
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Threatening weather After a day of almost unbroken sunshine, at about 4 o'clock the sky had taken a very dark appearance and heavy rain was not far behind.
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Friars Cliff Beach from Steamer Point This view is looking west from the cliff top at Steamer Point. It gets its name from the old paddle steamer that was beached here in about 1830, and used as a site office for the construction of Highcliffe Castle. Afterwards, the boat became a beach house for about 60 years but fell into disuse and dereliction at the turn of the 20th century. It has now given its name to Steamer Point Nature Reserve, further up the cliffs to the east.
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Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is NZ$117 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$117
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very nice and clean room and the reception staff were very helpful.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Novotel Southampton
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is NZ$149 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$149
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,730 reviews)
Excellent hotel all round

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is NZ$123 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$123
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,261 reviews)
Room was great! Spacious and nice windows. Very professional staff!

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
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room2 Southampton Hometel

room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,188 reviews)
All good! The hotel was very clean . Same as the room. The girls liked the idea of the loft bed. We had breakfast and it was nice.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

room2 Southampton Hometel
Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Ashley Heath England
Stay at this cottage in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Moors Valley Country Park and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
What an incredible little place. We really felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. Super relaxing way to spend the New Year. The facilities were great and we actually thought it was much nicer than even the photos represented online. We loved the little bunker sauna and plunge pool; made a real ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub
Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Great location and nice and quiet but close enough to bars and restaurants in Westbourne.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Alum Chine Beach House
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Popular places to visit

Friars Cliff Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Friars Cliff Beach during your trip to Friars Cliff?

Friars Cliff Beach

Cities near Friars Cliff

The beach and beach huts at Hengistbury Head, Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, England, UK.

Christchurch

Hengistbury Head which includes a garden, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Hengistbury Head

War Memorial, Bransgore
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Bransgore

Railway bridge over the river Avon Looking downstream through the railway bridge.
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Burton

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