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Christchurch is full of things to do with a variety of impressive venues; you can watch a play, take your family to the cinema or listen to Handel’s Messiah in the beauty of the Priory. Most of the entertainment takes place in one of the beautiful historic buildings that Christchurch prides itself on.

Concerts, Music and Cinema

Steeped in historical delights Christchurch holds a gem of a building in the heart of the town. The Regent Centre opened its doors in the 1930s as a cinema, it is one of the finest examples of a surviving Art Deco cinema in the UK. Still entertaining audiences today they host a fantastic array of concerts including Last Night of the Proms to 60s, 70s & 80s pop tributes and comedy shows. So you can catch a show most weeks or book a couple of cinema tickets and take the family to watch a new film release or a cult classic.

If classical music and choral concerts are more to your taste then take a visit to the beautiful 11^th Century Priory, situated between the town and the Quay and with parking right next to it, it is set in peaceful picturesque grounds and as well as normal weekly church services is host to a variety of musical events throughout the year. When inside you will benefit from the profoundly calming effect it has when you enter and you can enjoy the beauty of the incredible stained glass windows and stunning stonework, it will certainly help your worries drift away whilst listening to a moving piece of music.

Carrying on with the historical theme throughout the town there is also the fabulous Highcliffe Castle. Situated just on the outskirts of the town centre it is a stunning Grade II listed building and if you fancy watching a David Walliams play with your family or a classic production from various travelling theatre’s then there is something for everyone at Highcliffe Castle. Productions take place on the surrounding lawns shadowed by the imposing backdrop of the castle.

Pubs and Bars

Christchurch has an eclectic mix of traditional pubs and trendy bars all within walking distance from the town centre. You can chill out and enjoy the sunshine on a summer’s evening overlooking the picturesque harbour in the beautiful bar at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel or head along the river stour to enjoy a relaxing drink at the Captains Club Hotel and watch the world pass you by. During the winter months you can relax in front of a cosy fire in one of the many traditional pubs. Meet with friends and family for pre-dinner drinks or cocktails in one of the trendy bars dotted along the high street. Christchurch has it all and really does cater for a wide variety of tastes and ages.

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