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Things to do in Christchurch, England: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Christchurch, United Kingdom including Moon Studio Ceramics, Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Red House Museum & Gardens, Place Mill, Hatch Gallery.
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1. Moon Studio Ceramics
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Come play with clay and discover your inner potter! Founded in 2015 by artist Imogen Charleston, Moon Studio is situated in a converted barn, nestled between The New Forest and Avon Beach, on the outskirts of Christchurch, Dorset. Here, Imogen teaches a variety of pottery classes to suit all ages and abilities. From taster sessions to short courses, and workshops for children and families. You can also book as a group for a special occasion such as a hen do or birthday party. All aspects of pottery covered including wheel throwing, sculpture, glazing and more.
Reviewed By maggiewilliams84 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Spent a lovely relaxed day at Moon Studio Ceramics, with a fantastic tutor who helped us novices along with the challenges that come with working with clay. Great idea for a birthday gift, or a treat for yourself! Will hope to go again one day! The end creations are unique and although slightly quirky will have pride of place in my kitchen!!
2. Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By TimB3691
Lots of aircraft cockpits to sit in.really liked the Vulcan bomber cockpit. The 737 aircraft exhibit is great.
3. Red House Museum & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
A former Georgian workhouse, the Red House is now a museum exploring the story of Christchurch from before the Ice Age to modern times. Find out about the town’s ancient past with our displays about Saxon princes and Iron Age dwellers at Hengistbury Head, then take a glimpse at life in the 19th century in our Victorian bygone gallery. In our family area, you’ll find hands-on activities and dressing-up costumes, as well as quizzes and spotter trails. There are plenty of corners to escape to at the museum, including our charming herb garden and south garden, which holds unexpected dinosaur surprises. The Red House has a charming shop with a wide selection of gifts to browse or buy and the café is the perfect setting for a bite to eat or something to drink, inside or out. Throughout the year, we also run a programme of fun, family-friendly events.
Reviewed By Mike1717 - Christchurch, United Kingdom
Free to enter, this is a lovely place to visit. It’s building is big, in mellow red brick, and in the past has been a workhouse and a fusee factory. A fusee is a small chain used in clock and watchmaking. There is an eclectic mix of exhibits, ranging from the prehistoric to ictorian times. There is a small shop. An exhibition room attracts varying displays of art, photography and crafts. The garden is small, but beautifully maintained by volunteers. An hour will allow you to see everything, after which, cross the road to the exquisite priory church, the longest in England, and then stroll the 200 metres to the town High Street.
4. Place Mill
5. Hatch Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Hatch Gallery is based in the beautiful harbour town of Christchurch, close to the Priory. We specialise in Contemporary Paintings and Sculpture from local and more nationally known artists. We also provide a space for young and emerging artists to showcase their work to the public, often for the first time. We are a bustling, welcoming gallery that always has something new going on from craft workshops to artist talks; from local crafts to fine art. All welcome!
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