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Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre

About

The Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre is a small but welcoming museum showcasing the headland's internationally important archaeology, ecology and geology. Our museum exhibitions focus on the headland's extensive archaeological history, which spans over 12,500 years of continuous human habitation and use. Alongside this are exhibitions focused on the headland's endangered and sensitive wildlife species and habitats.

 

Opening times:

10:00 AM-4:00 PM weekdays. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM weekends.

Admission charges:

Free

Learning

Schools services:

Subject to availability, please inquire through the Visitor Center email.

Outreach/ reminiscence services:

Practical archaeology events, Hands on Crafts activities, Nature Walks and Guided Tours.

Facilities

Museum facilities

Upstairs gallery, Wildlife Bird Cameras, Gift shop, Wildlife Garden, Courtyard seating area, Toilets, and Lift.

Parking  
Refreshments  
Gift shop  Yes
Gardens/Grounds Yes
Toilets Yes
Toilets for Wheelchair Users  Yes
Guided Tours  Yes
Audio Tours   
Wheelchair Accessability  Yes
Induction Loop   
Facilities for the Blind / Visually Impaired   
Group Visits Yes
School Visits Yes
Outreach activities  

 

Contact

Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre,

Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve,

Bournemouth, Dorset.

BH6 4EW

hengistburyhead@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

01202 128444

https://www.visithengistburyhead.co.uk/