Mudeford Quay

Mudeford Quay is situated at the entrance to Christchurch harbour, it’s is the departure point for ferries to Mudeford Sandbank  

Sat Nav Postcode BH23 4AB (Google map)

Ferries to Mudeford Sandbanks run every 15 minutes from Easter to late October.  Adult one-way fare is £2.50 or £1 for children. Check the website www.mudefordferry.co.uk for up-to-date information.

Photo of the lobster pots outside the Fish Stall on Mudeford Quay
Mudeford Quay – back of the Fish Stall which sells locally caught fresh fish.

Fresh fish can be bought from The Fish Stall http://mudefordfishstall.co.uk/ where you can also choose live crab and lobsters from the shop’s tanks. Mackerel fishing trips and speed boat cruises operate from the Quay and crabbing is always a popular activity along the seafront promenade (kids should be closely supervised due to strong currents). 

There is a large car park, toilets, a public slipway, and lifeboat station and a cluster of historic buildings thought to date from 1695 (Haven Cottages) and 1830 (The Haven House Inn). The Haven House Inn (pub) has a café and gift shop

Mudeford Quay is a popular sailing and windsurfing destination. 

View of Mudeford Sandbank from Hengistbury Head. You can just about make out the entrance to Christchurch Harbour top left and the Quay on the other side
View of Mudeford Sandbank from top of Hengistbury Head. Christchurch Harbour is on the left and Christchurch Bay (Sea) is on the right.

Mudeford Quay Car Park

Sat Nav postcode BH23 4AB. There is a large car park right on the quay with a capacity of 448 spaces (24 disabled). Car park charges are given below. The car park is open 24 hrs. Payment can be made using cash, phone or using an online app (JustPark, RingGo or PayByPhone).

More information can be found on the https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Parking/ website

Mudeford Quay Car Park Charges

15 Mar – 31 Oct01 Nov – 14 March
1 hour£2.30£2.10
2 hours£4.30£3.70
3 hours£5.90£5.30
4 hours£7.70£6.50
8 hours£14.10£11.70
24 hours£24£19.10
Per week£76.20£50.80
Charges apply 24 hrs, 7 days. Car park open 24 hrs. No height restrictions. Prices are subject to change. Information updated 03 March 2024

Related Pages: Mudeford Sandbank / Hengistbury Head / Christchurch / Christchurch Priory / Avon Beach