Welcome to Tuckton

Tuckton is a small suburb located in the town of Bournemouth, Dorset. It is situated on the banks of the River Stour and is known for its picturesque scenery and tranquil atmosphere. The area is popular with tourists and locals alike, who come to enjoy the beautiful river walks, parks, and gardens.

One of the main attractions in Tuckton is the Tuckton Tea Gardens, which has been a popular destination for over 100 years. The gardens offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town, with stunning views of the river and surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy a traditional cream tea or a light lunch in the tearooms, or take a stroll around the gardens and enjoy the beautiful flowers and plants.

Another popular attraction in Tuckton is the Christchurch Harbour Hotel and Spa, which is located on the banks of the River Stour. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation, a spa, and a range of dining options, including a fine-dining restaurant and a bar. The hotel is a popular destination for weddings and events, and its stunning location makes it a popular choice for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Overall, Tuckton is a charming and peaceful suburb that offers a range of attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stourfield Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Sweetman	Cranleigh Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5JS 01202424585 School Website
Connie Rothman Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rozanne Parsons	107/109 Belle Vue Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3DJ 1202433673 School Website
Stourfield Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Rawson	Stourvale Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5JG 1202424554 School Website
St Peters Catholic Comprehensive School Academy Converter Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Benedict Doyle	St Catherine's Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 4AH 01202421141 School Website
Pokesdown Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Alison Bayliss	Livingstone Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2AS 01202428982 School Website
Twynham School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Dr Jy Taylor	Sopers Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 1JF 01202486237 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Brown	Pokesdown Hill Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DW 01202426696 School Website
Christchurch Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Philip Gavin	29 Stour Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 1PJ 01202471410 School Website
Bournemouth Collegiate School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Maria Coulter	College Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2DY 01202436550 School Website
Christchurch Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Fuller	Clarendon Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2AA 1202485579 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 1.04 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 1.06 Miles

Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 2.73 Miles

Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 4.19 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 5.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Marcon Air Cars 0800 468 1800 106 C Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3HT 0.21 Miles
Superwed Cars 01202 423866 1227 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6BW 0.77 Miles
Josephs Cars 01202 424501 4A Waltham Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6PE 0.90 Miles
Christchurch Radio Cabs 01202 484848 115 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QH 1.05 Miles
Amerc Cars Ltd 01202 770777 115 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QH 1.05 Miles
Bournemouth Taxis Winton 01202 555777 88 Petersfield Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QN 1.08 Miles
Priory Cabs 01202 474444 22 Fairmile Rd, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2LJ 1.09 Miles
Premier Cars Bournemouth 07908 292168 12 Shelley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4HY 1.73 Miles
Star Radio Cars Ltd 01202 391919 514 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4BE 1.81 Miles
Marconaircars 07786 023450 4 Hayes Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7AD 1.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh6 257 - 120 Carbery Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh6 245 - Horsa Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh6 189 - Guildhill Road - Foxholes Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh6 280 - Seafield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh6 191 - Tuckton Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh6 252 - Broadway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh6 190 - St Catherines Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh6 187 - Southbourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh6 194 - Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Wentworth Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Kings Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh6 132 - Southbourne Grove Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh6 5132 Southbournegrove Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh6 328 - Riversdale Road - Thornbury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh23 Stour Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marine & Oakridge Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Marine Surgery 29 Belle Vue Road Boscombe Bournemouth BH6 3DB
The Marine & Oakridge Partnership 01202 425588	Marine Surgery 29 Belle Vue Rd, Boscombe Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3DB
Southbourne Practice 01202 427878	Southbourne Surgery 17 Beaufort Road Southbourne, Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5BF
Beaufort Road Surgery 01202 433081	Beaufort Road Surgery 21 Beaufort Road Southbourne, Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5AJ
Beaufort Rd Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	21 Beaufort Road Southbourne Bournemouth BH6 5AJ

Local Stores

Southbourne - Cranleigh Road
98-100 Cranleigh Road
Southbourne
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH6 5JL
01202 423133
Store Website
0.31 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	07:00	22:00
Tue	07:00	22:00
Wed	07:00	22:00
Thu	07:00	22:00
Fri	07:00	22:00
Sat	07:00	22:00
Sun	07:00	22:00

SPAR Euro Garage Christchurch
58 Barrack Road
Christchurch
BH23 1PQ
01202 476382
Store Website
0.9 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	00:00	00:00
Tue	00:00	00:00
Wed	00:00	00:00
Thu	00:00	00:00
Fri	00:00	00:00
Sat	00:00	00:00
Sun	00:00	00:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riverside Veterinary Clinic
161 Tuckton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3LA 01202 431417 0.42 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Closed between 11:00 and 16:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Closed between 11:00 and 16:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Closed between 11:00 and 16:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Closed between 11:00 and 16:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Closed between 11:00 and 16:00
Sat	08:30	11:00
Sun	closed	closed

Natterjacks Vet
The Old Bank Building 1138-1140 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DY 01202 427404 hellobournemouth@natterjacksvet.com Website 0.77 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Companion Care (Christchurch) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Christchurch&Nbsp;Retail&Nbsp;Park Barrack Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BN 01202 479 170 christchurch@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.79 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	19:00
Tue	09:00	19:00
Wed	09:00	19:00
Thu	09:00	19:00
Fri	09:00	19:00
Sat	09:00	18:00
Sun	10:00	16:00

Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic
1A Stony Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 7LQ 01202 499622 magnoliahousevets@gmail.com Website 1.61 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	19:00
Tue	08:30	19:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	19:00
Fri	08:30	19:00
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Priory Veterinary Group
Priory Veterinary Hospital 59 Purewell Christchurch Dorset BH23 1EN 01202 484466 info@prioryvetgroup.com 1.73 miles

Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

Medivet Christchurch (Best Friends Vets)
Best Friends Veterinary Surgery 14 Marlow Drive St Catherines Hill Christchurch Dorset BH23 2RR 01202 485880 christchurch@medivet.co.uk Website 1.91 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Tuckton Tea Gardens
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk Along Side The River Stour. Free Parking On The Road And Paid Off Road Parking Off Of Wick Lane. Lovely Cafe With Gardens Over Looking The River. River Rides And Boat Hire Available. Walk Along The Rivers Edge And You Come To Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve And Wick Fields. 321 Belle Vue Rd Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 3BA 0.52 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

Location what3words flames.quick.mason

Hengistbury Head
Our Dogs Love It Here, There Is Just Miles Of Walks Up On The Head, Around The Head On The Beach Or Along The Tarmac Track Used By The Noddy Train. There Is Lovely Dog Friendly Beaches A Café A Restaurant On The Beach And A Train That Takes Dogs If You Need A Lift Back To The Car Park. The Car Park Is Very Expensive But It Is A Lovely Place To Walk. 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 1.51 miles

Location what3words drive.match.sofa

Hengistbury Head
Lovely Coastal Walk And Round The Nature Reserve. I've Said Hilly, As There Are Some Initial Steps But In The Main Its An Easy Walk 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 1.59 miles

Location what3words units.button.reef

Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dogs, There Is Access To Woods, A Dog Friendly Beach And A Café For Afterwards. You Can Do A Short Walk In The Grounds, Maybe Add On The Woods That Can Be Accessed From The Castle Garden. We Do The Long Walk Either Along The Sandy Beach Towards Mudeford Or We Take One Of Paths That Wind Their Way Along Towards The Shops At Highcliffe. Although Usually Busy This Is A Delightfully Rural Location With Great Views Across To The Needles On A Clear Day. Our Dogs Love The Dog Friendly Bays Which Are Clearly Marked. 39 Rothesay Dr Highcliffe Christchurch BH23 4LD 3.87 miles

Location what3words notion.props.track

Barton On Sea New Milton
This Is A Nice Walk For Your Dog If They Fancy A Swim! We Have Never Left Here With A Dry Dog Yet! There Is A Lot Of Parking At The Top Of The Cliff, Either On The Roadside Of Marine Drive, Or In The Actual Car Park. You Can Access The Beach By Following The Pathway Down Around, Past The Cafe. The Beach Is Pretty Much Pebbles, But You Might Fin The Odd Bit Of Sand. Picking Up After Your Dog Is A Must, Especially As The Beach Is Used By Families &Amp; Children. Plenty Of Coastline To Take In, So You Can Really Make This A Long Or Short Walk, Its Up To You! 7 Marine Dr Barton On Sea 5.87 miles

Location what3words postcard.spice.viewer

Disused Railway At Burley
Pound Ln Burley Ringwood BH24 4EF 7.08 miles Burbush Car Park, Pound Lane, Burley Bh24 4Ef

Location what3words tingled.incensed.amounting

Your Village

If you would like to add content to this page on behalf of your village, please contact us at listing@townandvillageguide.com