본머스‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪5‬개의 천연기념물

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 sculpture piece which highlights the layers of sands, gravels and clays that make up Hengistbury Head were formed around 65 million years ago beneath a warm tropical sea. This was the beginning of a very unstable period. Movements in the earth’s crust created the Alps and in southern England the land surface was gently folded. Temperatures and sea levels fluctuated widely. Tropical seas gave way to warm lagoons and then extreme cold as a series of ice ages gripped the land. This dramatic history is visible in the cliffs along Hengistbury Head.

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. 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.

Art installation showing layers of compacted earth

A 100% recommendation, new views every minute, varied paths - a very English paradise!

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 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.