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

Hamworthy Park

Urban park· 18 ha

Hamworthy Park

Urban park· 18 ha

Arrowsmith Coppice - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 17 ha

Vernold's Coppice

Broadleaved· 17 ha

Rothesay Park

Broadleaved· 17 ha

Stanpit Recreation Ground

Urban park· 16 ha

IFORD MEADOWS

Iford Meadows is a 16-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. Visitors can experience wetlands and meadows that attract diverse bird species and provide scenic walking routes.

Nature reserve· 16 ha

Canford Park Link

Urban park· 15 ha

Two Riversmeet Park

Urban park· 15 ha

Troublefield Copse - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 15 ha

Hengistbury Head

Broadleaved· 15 ha

KINSON COMMON

Kinson Common is a 15-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. Visitors can explore heathland and grassland habitats that are home to birds and a range of plant species.

Nature reserve· 15 ha

Sterte Green

Urban park· 15 ha

Sterte Green

Urban park· 15 ha

Central Gardens

Urban park· 14 ha

Central Gardens

Urban park· 14 ha

Holland's Hill Coppice - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Keys Copse

Conifer· 13 ha

Fir Grove Copse - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Dudmoor Farm Golf Course

Nine par 'pay and play' golf course

Golf course· 13 ha

Lower Gardens

Urban park· 12 ha

Kinson Common

Broadleaved· 12 ha

Muscliff Park

Urban park· 12 ha

TURLIN MOOR

Turlin Moor is a 12-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. The area includes marshy grasslands, supporting a range of birds and insects, with paths for walking and wildlife observation.

Nature reserve· 12 ha

Pinecliff Gardens

Urban park· 12 ha

Quomp Copse

Broadleaved· 12 ha

Nea Meadows Local Nature Reserve

Urban park· 11 ha

New Covert - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 11 ha

Skerryvore

Broadleaved· 11 ha

Christchurch Ski Centre

Conifer· 11 ha

Tory's Firs - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 11 ha

Branksome Park Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 11 ha

Upton Country Park

Broadleaved· 11 ha

HATCH POND

Hatch Pond is an 11-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. This site features a pond and surrounding wetlands, attracting various bird species, and providing trails for walking and nature exploration.

Nature reserve· 11 ha

Woodland Walk

Urban park· 10 ha

BROADSTONE HEATH

Broadstone Heath is a 10-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. The site contains heathland and woodland habitats, supporting a variety of wildlife, including rare plants and insects, ideal for nature walks.

Nature reserve· 10 ha

Pennington Covert - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 10 ha

Mudeford Wood

Broadleaved· 10 ha

Blackwater Firs - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 10 ha

Cat Plantation - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 10 ha

Chewton Common - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 10 ha

Chewton Common - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 10 ha

Branksome Chine Gardens

Broadleaved· 10 ha

Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground

Urban park· 10 ha

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY, BOURNEMOUTH

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 10 ha

STEAMER POINT

Steamer Point is a Local Nature Reserve of 10 hectares found in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West England. The area features coastal habitats and cliffs, offering views of the sea and chances to observe seabirds and marine life.

Nature reserve· 10 ha

Butcher's Coppice - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 9 ha

Dudmoor Copse - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 9 ha

Coy Pond Gardens

Urban park· 9 ha

Merley Park Golf Course

9 hole Par 27

Golf course· 9 ha