Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Upton Country Park

Urban park· 196 ha

Broadstone Golf Club

Golf course· 181 ha

HENGISTBURY HEAD

Hengistbury Head is a Local Nature Reserve covering 156 hectares located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. Visitors can explore diverse coastal habitats, including sand dunes and wetlands, and may spot various bird species and wildlife while enjoying walking and cycling trails.

Nature reserve· 156 ha

Christchurch Golf Club - Bridge Course

18 hole, par 72 course. Name changed from "PlayGolf Bournemouth" in May 2022.

Golf course· 133 ha

Queen's Park Golf Course

18 hole Par 71

Golf course· 124 ha

Canford Park SANG

Urban park· 124 ha

Fir Grove Copse - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 123 ha

Poole Park

Urban park· 100 ha

Redhill Common

Urban park· 96 ha

Parkstone Golf Club

Golf course· 96 ha

Meyrick Park Golf Course

Golf course· 93 ha

Knighton Heath Golf Course

Golf course· 88 ha

Multi-period landscape on Hengistbury Head

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 87 ha

Parley Golf Centre Course

Golf course· 72 ha

Millhams Mead

Urban park· 71 ha

Harbourside Park

Urban park· 58 ha

Harbourside Park

Urban park· 58 ha

Kings Park

Urban park· 57 ha

STANPIT MARSH, CHRISTCHURCH

Stanpit Marsh, Christchurch is a 55-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. The site is known for its salt marshes and mudflats, providing ideal habitats for wading birds and other wildlife.

Nature reserve· 55 ha

Tory's Firs

Conifer· 49 ha

Upper Gardens

Urban park· 44 ha

TURBARY COMMON

Turbary Common is a Local Nature Reserve of 43 hectares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. This heathland habitat is home to diverse wildlife, including reptiles and uncommon plants, offering a network of walking paths.

Nature reserve· 43 ha

POOLE PARK

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 43 ha

Ramsdown Plantation

Conifer· 39 ha

Littledown Centre

Urban park· 37 ha

BOURNE VALLEY

Bourne Valley is a 37-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England. The site includes a mix of habitats such as marsh and woodland, attracting diverse wildlife including birds and butterflies, with walking routes available.

Nature reserve· 37 ha

Canford Park

Broadleaved· 37 ha

Meyrick Park

Urban park· 34 ha

Meyrick Park

Urban park· 34 ha

STOUR VALLEY

Stour Valley is a Local Nature Reserve of 34 hectares located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. The area features riverine habitats that support a variety of birdlife and aquatic species, appealing for those interested in walking and wildlife observation.

Nature reserve· 34 ha

CORFE & BARROW HILLS

Corfe & Barrow Hills is a 32-hectare Local Nature Reserve found in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views and find chalk grassland habitats that host a range of wildflowers, along with butterflies and other wildlife.

Nature reserve· 32 ha

Upton Country Park

Urban park· 31 ha

Keys Copse - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 31 ha

Broadstone Golf Club

Broadleaved· 29 ha

Canford Golf Club

Golf course· 29 ha

Bourne Bottom

Urban park· 29 ha

Whitecliff Park

Urban park· 28 ha

Hurn Forest

Conifer· 28 ha

Solent Meads Golf Centre

18 hole Par 54

Golf course· 27 ha

Iford Meadows

Urban park· 26 ha

HAM COMMON, DORSET

Ham Common in Dorset is a 25-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This area is characterized by heathland and woodland habitats, which support various wildlife, including birds and insects, and provide trails for walking.

Nature reserve· 25 ha

Highcliffe Castle Golf Club

Golf course· 23 ha

UPTON

Upton is a 21-hectare Country Park situated in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. The park includes a mix of gardens and woodland, providing habitats for wildlife such as squirrels and different bird species, alongside picnic areas.

Country park· 21 ha

Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 21 ha

Kings Park

Urban park· 21 ha

Kings Park

Urban park· 21 ha

Boscombe Chine Gardens

Urban park· 20 ha

Christchurch Golf Club - Stour Course

9 hole, par 27 course. Name changed from "PlayGolf Bournemouth" in May 2022.

Golf course· 19 ha

Dudmoor Copse - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 18 ha

MILLHAMS MEAD

Millhams Mead is an 18-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. It comprises meadows and riverside habitats, supporting diverse wildlife and providing opportunities for walking and cycling.

Nature reserve· 18 ha