Tutton's Well

Tutton's Well - Stanpit

Type: Natural Feature

Described as the 'oldest link to antiquity' which the town possessed, the 'constant, never-failing stream of water of uncommon purity' which erupted here was renowned for its medicinal virtues, especially for eyes, and hawked around the country as The Christchurch Elixir.
In 1885 the well, pump and green were given to the locals as a public water supply by Sir William Rose to commemorate his parents, the Rt. Hon. Sir George Henry Rose (former MP for Christchurch) and his wife Dame Frances, of Sandhills, Mudeford.
The well was capped in 1941; the probable site of the dipping place built over in 2002; this tribute was built in 2004.

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Free AdmissionFree
Free AdmissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open All Year
2012 Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

Contact Details

Stanpit
CHRISTCHURCH
Dorset
BH23 3ND

Tel: +44 01425 461360

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Road Directions

Road: From A35 follow signs to Mudeford

Public Transport Directions

Public Transport Directions
Bus: Wilts& Dorset X1 and X2 and Shamrock 111 buses opereate to and from Mudeford
Rail: 10mins taxi journey
Air: 20mins by car from Bournemouth Airport