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moving to Christchurch , Dorset

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mantaray Thu 27-Aug-26 16:14:06

I don't know whether this is the right forum, but perhaps someone would be kind enough to guide me to the right one if it's not.
We are thinking of moving to an estate just outside Christchurch and wondering if anyone knows it and could tell us if people there are friendly. One of the roads is Palmerston Avenue and there is a Disraeli Road I believe. Many of the streets are all named after former prime ministers . Its a big move for us after 40+ years in Surrey and apart from our daughter we will know no-one. I am going to try and join classes etc, but would like to know about the area.

Oreo Thu 27-Aug-26 16:20:32

I don’t live there but visit from time to time, and it’s def a town I would move to.
Historic, with a beautiful Abbey and the river, nice walks along it and hundreds of swans.
A vibrant HighSt with lots of shops, cafes and restaurants. Feels a very safe place too.