Watch the Boats at Mudeford Quay Beach, Christchurch

Mudeford Quay Beach

This beach is a good place to launch a boat, kayak etc or to play in the sand.

It’s not really somewhere suitable to paddle or play in the water as it is muddy.

Instead, take the ferry to to the beach opposite the quay on Mudeford Sandbank or walk down to Avon Beach. 

Mudeford Quay 

Mudeford Quay is a working fishing harbour at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour.

You can ride a ferry,

try crabbing

or just relax on the beach.

Crabbing 

People fish for crabs from the quayside using lines and bait bags, which can be bought on the quayside. You are asked not to use hooks.

Mudeford Quay Play Area

Next to the quay and car park is Mudeford Quay Play Area, a small adventure play area dominated by a huge ship to plunder. 

The play equipment includes:

• a swing
• a toddler swing 
• a wooden ship climbing frame with a slide, nets, a rope bridge and a climbing wall
• a spinning cup
• a seesaw
• a roundabout
• two wooden springers
• a little zip wire
• a sand play area with chutes
• seats and
• a picnic table.

Nearest Town: Christchurch, near Bournemouth
County: Dorset
Nearest Postcode: BH23 4AB

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or try one of the cafes. 
Facilities: Ice creams, snacks, cafe, picnic table, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: Full day.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: Large pay and display car park
Cost of Parking: From £1.70 per hour.

Wildlife You Might See: Seabirds, crabs and other sealife.

Information Written: July 2022