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World War II pillbox and tank traps in former railway yard N of town

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📷 Mike Searle · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.73985, -1.78181

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦117+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mute Swan
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ☕Hot Bowl — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· Paid

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Herring Gull +114 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan, Herring Gull +114 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Scarce Chaser, Migrant Hawker, Banded Demoiselle +26 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Scarce Chaser, Migrant Hawker, Banded Demoiselle +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km
Named routeRef AVPLength 55 kmRegional walking route
West LaneWalking route
Named routeRef br-710
Stour Valley WayWalking route100 km
Named routeRef SVWLength 100 kmRegional walking route
European long distance path E9 - part alternative Great BritainWalking route711 km
Named routeRef E9Length 711 kmInternational walking route
Two Bays WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

89 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Stour Valley CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Woodland WalkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Stour Valley CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Cycleway Bournemouth to FairmileCycling route
Named routeRef C1Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Avon Trading Park, Christchurch - pillbox (3)

📷 Mike Searle · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Avon Trading Park, Christchurch - pillbox (3)

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