West Hants Club

West Hants Club sits just outside Christchurch and serves as a proper focal point for local sports enthusiasts. It's a working sports venue rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense - tennis courts, bowls greens, and pavilion facilities that hum with activity during the season. If you're staying at Meadowbank Holidays nearby, you'll spot it easily enough, though whether you'll want to spend time here depends entirely on what you're after.

This is fundamentally a members' club with guest access that varies. The grounds are pleasant enough for a stroll if you're passing, and there's something rather British about watching a summer afternoon of bowls unfold. The tennis courts sometimes host tournaments worth catching if you're a keen player or enthusiast. Summer months are your best bet for atmosphere - winter can feel a bit quiet.

Families won't find much here unless kids are keen on watching sports or you're considering membership for a longer stay. It's not the sort of place where you'll spend a full afternoon unless you're actively participating. The real draw is combining it with your park holiday at one of the nearby options like Oakdene Forest Park or Forest Edge, both within easy reach. If you're a bowls player or tennis enthusiast, it's worth ringing ahead to check guest policies. Otherwise, it's more of a nice-to-know than a must-do on a Dorset break.