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Barton on Sea Beach

(Christchurch Bay)

Hampshire, England


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Christchurch Bay is a resort beach at Barton on Sea on the south-west coast of Hampshire.

It looks out across Christchurch Bay with views of the Isle of Wight to the east. The shingle beach has rock groynes and a steep slope, flattening to shallow sandy flats that are exposed when the tide retreats. There are relatively stable paths along the beach which is backed by 30 metre high clay cliffs.

Shingle Pebbles

Weather and tides for Friday 26 April

Today
Chance of rain 61%
Max temp. 10°C
(feels like 8°C)
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 79%
Min temp. 7°C
(feels like 5°C)
Wind 11mph

The tide at Barton on Sea Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:38 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:56 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.2°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Barton on Sea Beach

Things to do and see in the area

ClueCrypted Escape Room (1.3 miles)
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles)
Artisan Bread Making New Forest (2.7 miles)
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (4.7 miles)
Christchurch Priory Church (5 miles)
The Needles Battery (6.2 miles)
Alum Bay Glass (6.3 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Old Milton,

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SZ239928

County: Hampshire

Country: England

Local Authority: New Forest

Parish: New Milton

Nearest postcode: BH25 7DZ

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