Christchurch Visitor Guide 2013 - Visit Dorset

So much going on
Christchurch has a flourishing arts and cultural
scene so you are sure to find plenty to enjoy.
Check out our website for full information
www.visitchristchurch.info
Christchurch has a wealth of
cultural activities year-round.
Local artists and craftspeople
regularly exhibit their work at
a variety of locations throughout the
borough and the Christchurch and
District Arts Society (CADarts) produces a
wide-ranging Diary of Arts Events which
take place throughout the year.
Music
There is always something happening in
Christchurch whatever the time of year.
From classics to rock, opera to folk,
there’s plenty to enjoy during your visit.
Concerts, plays, recitals and shows take
place at Christchurch Priory Church,
Highcliffe Castle and the Regent Centre
and a wide range of live music takes
place regularly in our pubs, restaurants
and hotels. Numerous free musical
events also take place throughout the
year including the Christchurch Festival
and “Stompin’ on the Quomps”.
Eating Out
From fine dining in AA-rosette
restaurants, tasty snacks and meals in
traditional or contemporary bars and
cafés, delicious European and Eastern
cuisine or a scrumptious afternoon tea,
you are sure to find something to tempt
you whatever your budget.
Christchurch is renowned for its
annual Food and Wine Festival which
takes place from 10-19 May 2013 and
the much-loved Festival Food Market
which takes place in the High Street
on 11 & 12 May 2013 with over a
hundred traders selling quality
local, regional and international food
and drink.
Stompin on the Quomps, Christchurch Quay
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