Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Parkstone

Parkstone is a town in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom, home to about 9,593 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 parks. The must-see places are St Dunstan Orthodox Christian Church (1 km), Alexandra Park (1 km) and Poole Park (3 km).

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Parkstone at a glance

Location
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom
Population
about 9,593
Coordinates
50.7299° N, 1.9449° W
Places within 50 km
114 (114 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Parkstone

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Parkstone: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Parkstone

  • Brownsea Castle · fort · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Bournemouth Community Centre Church · church · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Saint John The Baptist · church · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~7 km · Must-see
  • East Cliff Lift Top · church · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Bournemouth East Beach · beach · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Ham Common · sanctuary · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Canford Church · church · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Dudsbury Camp · fort · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Saint John's Boscombe · church · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Kings Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ferndown Common · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St James · church · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~11 km · Must-see

Things to see near Parkstone, by type

Forts & heritage near Parkstone

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parkstone. The closest is Brownsea Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Parkstone

80 churches within 100 km of Parkstone. The closest is St Dunstan Orthodox Christian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parkstone

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parkstone. The closest is St Catherine's Hill (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • St Catherine's Hill · viewpoint · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Warren Hill · viewpoint · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hambury Tout · viewpoint · Dorset · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Winfrith Hill · viewpoint · Dorset · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Scratchy Bottom · viewpoint · Dorset · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Bell Hill · viewpoint · Dorset · ~36 km · Must-see

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Parks near Parkstone

23 parks within 100 km of Parkstone. The closest is Alexandra Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Alexandra Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Poole Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Kings Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ferndown Common · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hartland Moor · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Avon Heath Country Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~18 km · Must-see

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Museums near Parkstone

15 museums within 100 km of Parkstone. The closest is Red House Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Parkstone

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Parkstone. The closest is Bournemouth East Beach (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Parkstone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parkstone
  2. 1 km Alexandra Park · park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  3. 1 km St Dunstan Orthodox Christian Church · church, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  4. 3 km Poole Park · park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  5. 1 km Saint Mary's, Longfleet · church, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  6. 2 km St. George's Church · church, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  7. 3 km Back to Parkstone

Plan a longer trip from Parkstone — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Parkstone

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How to reach Parkstone

    All places near Parkstone by distance

    Within 15 km of Parkstone

    • Studland Bay · beach · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~11 km · Must-see
    • St Saviours · church · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~12 km · Must-see
    • St Catherine's Hill · viewpoint · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Hartland Moor · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Red House Museum · museum · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Christchurch Castle · fort · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parkstone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage36102Brownsea Castle (6 km)
    Churches3580St Dunstan Orthodox Christian Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1032St Catherine's Hill (14 km)
    Parks1123Alexandra Park (1 km)
    Museums215Red House Museum (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1013Bournemouth East Beach (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Ham Common (8 km)
    Treks210Stour Valley Way (25 km)
    Other attractions13Anvil Point Lighthouse (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (4 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mottisfont Abbey (56 km)
    Temples01Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (57 km)

    Parkstone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parkstone?

    St Dunstan Orthodox Christian Church (church, about 1 km), Alexandra Park (park, about 1 km), Poole Park (park, about 3 km), Saint Mary's, Longfleet (church, about 3 km), St. George's Church (church, about 3 km), Christ Church (church, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Parkstone?

    114 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Parkstone?

    Brownsea Castle, about 6 km by road; Dudsbury Camp (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Parkstone?

    St Dunstan Orthodox Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary's, Longfleet (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Parkstone?

    St Catherine's Hill, about 14 km by road; Warren Hill (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parkstone?

    Start in Parkstone, visit Alexandra Park, then St Dunstan Orthodox Christian Church, then Poole Park, then Saint Mary's, Longfleet, then St. George's Church, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parkstone?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Parkstone

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Parkstone’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.