Mudeford Sandbank is a sandy beach adjoining Hengistbury Head with picturesque views of Christchurch Harbour.

The beach is well know for its 346 beach huts, unlike the normal beach hut, the Mudeford ones have residential status and the owners can stay overnight from February  to November. They’re also probably the most expensive in the UK, one is currently on sale for £145,000 (2009)

Facilities: Restaurant and shop.

The beach can only be reached by foot, bicycle, landtrain from Hengistbury Head car park or by ferry from Mudeford Quay or Christchurch Quay during summer months.

Mudeford Ferry: - Mudeford Quay to Mudeford Sandbank, Easter - 31 October, daily 10am-5pm. Also operates on winter weekends in good weather.
Adult single fare 2009 - £1.20 (bicycles also £1.20) 60p children.
Tel:07968 334441 web

Vintage Ferry Service: - Mudeford Sandbank to Christchurch and Tuckton, Easter - 31 October, daily 10am-5pm. Frequency of service can vary from every hour and a half to half hourly.
(Christchurch to Mudeford Sandbank 2009 - Adult return £6)
Tel:01202 429119 web

Land Train: - Hengistbury Head car park to Mudeford Sandbank, all year, daily 10am-5pm, half hourly (more often on weekends)
Fares 2009 - £1.20, child 60p single
Tel: 01202 425517

Managed by Christchurch Council
Tel: 01202 495070 Email