Local news from Highcliffe and the surrounding area
Fantastic news from Highcliffe School! Our talented girls' handball team has once again triumphed, securing the South Central championship title for the third year running. What an incredible achievement for our local students!
Highcliffe Beach in Christchurch came second in a list of the UK’s best lesser-known coastal spots, compiled by outdoor experts at Millets.
Oh dear, it sounds like we won't be seeing Stir Events back in Highcliffe anytime soon. The organisers have decided to cancel their future events here, citing rising costs and objections. We'll miss out on whatever they had planned!
The Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival returns to Christchurch on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, providing a wide range of activities for all ages
Located at Highcliffe Castle in Christchurch, The Castle Pantry has raised nearly £2,000 for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care since May 2025.
A jet ski rider was stranded on the shoreline to Highcliffe Beach near Chewton Bunny.
A Highcliffe care home resident with a stunningly diverse past growing up in an army family has recently reached her 100th birthday, marking the celebration with friends and family.
Our very own Highcliffe has a new reason to boast! A fantastic local salon, dedicated to making curls shine, has been crowned New Salon of the Year for the whole of the South of England. It's wonderful to see our Highcliffe talent getting the recognition it deserves!
The mysterious Highcliffe (New Forest) Coven and the night they conducted "Operation Cone of Power,"
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Big news for Highcliffe! Our beloved Lord Bute has a new owner, and they're planning to transform it into a stunning new boutique hotel. We can't wait to see what Heartwood Collection has in store for this iconic local spot.
Get ready, Highcliffe! A fascinating new exhibition is opening its doors at our very own Castle, shining a light on the incredible, untold stories of the remarkable women who shaped its past. Come and discover a side of Highcliffe Castle you've never known before.
Another fantastic Saturday morning saw our beloved Highcliffe beach parkrun return for its sixth outing! The salty air and the sound of the waves were the perfect soundtrack for our community coming together for a bit of fresh air and friendly competition right here on our beautiful Dorset coast.
Brace yourselves, Highcliffe! That much-loved sound of summer is returning, as the Highcliffe music festival has been given the green light to go ahead, despite some initial local grumbles. Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and soak up some fantastic tunes right here on our doorstep.
