Find Crabs, Ferries and Beaches at Mudeford Quay
Mudeford Quay is a working fishing harbour at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour where you can ride a ferry, make sandcastles, try crabbing, plunder a pirate play area or just relax on the beach.
Boats
There are boat trips from the quay, including the Mudeford Ferry, which will take you across Chichester Harbour and to the beach opposite the quay on Mudeford Sandbank and Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve.
The ferry only takes cash and sails at various times during the year so be sure to check their website before you go.
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.
Places to Eat
Along the quay there are a couple of places to eat and also to buy crabbing supplies.
Mudeford Quay Beach
Mudeford Quay Beach is next to the car park and is a small stretch of sandy beach that overlooks Christchurch harbour.
This beach is a good place to launch a boat, kayak, paddle board etc or to play in the sand. It’s not really somewhere suitable to paddle or play in the water as it is muddy.
Avon Beach
Avon Beach starts next to the car park, where it is a mixture of sand and shingle. Further along the beach it becomes sandier.
There is a track running alongside the beach that you can use to find the Avon Beach facilities, which include a shop, cafe and toilets.
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.
Visit the Mudeford Quay website
Further Information
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
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