セントレオナルズアンドセントアイブスの天然記念物・トップ16

A memorial to a Red Arrows pilot who died following a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. The 33-year-old pilot died when his Hawk T1 jet crashed after completing a display at the annual festival in 2011.

A unique and beautiful sand spit which adjoins the ancient headland of Hengistbury Head and forms a natural barrier between Christchurch Harbour and the open sea. The area is designated a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI). Access by foot, bike or land train from Hengistbury Head car park. Access by passenger ferry from Mudeford Quay and Christchurch Quay. There are 5 public toilet blocks, one with hot showers. Outside cold showers are also provided. Horses are not permitted on the seashore between the Saturday preceding Easter Monday and the 30th September (both dates inclusive) in any year between 10am and 9pm. Due to being so close to Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, BBQs are not allowed at Mudeford Sandbank Beach. Open fires, fire pits and fire bowls are not permitted at any time on the beach, promenade, cliffs, cliff tops or woodland areas. The beach is surrounded by unique cliff habitats which are Sites of Special Scientific Interest and provide a home to many of the UK’s rare species of reptiles, birds and insects. Their dry nature means they are vulnerable and sparks from open fires can cause huge damage.

Abbots Well was formerly known as Alleynewell within the ancient boundaries of the New Forest when defined during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307). This perpetual spring was, for centuries, the main watering place for travellers on the old road to Southampton. Theoretically the chamber on the left is for forest fauna and under the wooden flap on the right water intended for human consumption. I’m not sure I’d drink from it though - make your own mind up!!!

The Upper Gardens is a place of serenity and an absolute must-see if in Bournemouth. The gardens have a 'three continent theme' feauturing garden displays from Europe, Asia, and North America. The park boasts some unusual tree species including North American Giant Redwood (believed to be the largest in the country) and a group of mature Persian Ironwood trees.

The original tree is no longer there so look out for a fence around a more recently planted oak tree - we missed it at first!

An ancient well, first recorded in 1215.

The memorial is on East Cliff Road, not the promenade.

Jon was the pilot of Red 4 of the RAF Aerobatic Display Team and tragically lost his life at the Bournemouth Air Festival in August 2011.