The Herpetological Conservation Trust is a Charitable Company limited by guarantee. We are dedicated to amphibians and reptiles and  lead the UK's conservation efforts for these animals.
 
 

How to find us:-

By car:-

From the east or north,
  • Join the A31 westbound

  • About 1 mile after Ringwood take slip road left onto A338 towards Bournemouth

  • Just under 7 miles take slip road left onto Castle Road towards Christchurch

  • After 1/2 mile get into right hand lane and turn right about 100 yds after traffic lights into Holdenhurst Avenue.

  • Continue to end of Holdenhurst Avenue (beware speed camera) and turn right

  • After 1 mile, road in front becomes pedestrian precinct - turn LEFT

  • 50 yards to traffic lights and turn right to find ample reasonably priced car parking.

  • Our office will be found about 25 yards inside the pedestrian precinct on the left.

From the west,
  • Join the A31 eastbound

  • At the junction with the A341 (Oakley Hill) take the A341 south towards Poole

  • Just over half mile turn left to continue on A341 (beware speed cameras)

  • Continue on A341 for about 41/2 miles.

  • Turn right onto A347 and continue for just over 1/2 mile

  • At roundabout take A3049 (first exit)

  • After about 21/2 miles go under A338 and continue on A3049 towards Christchurch

  • Go under A338 (2nd exit on roundabout) towards Christchurch.

  • After 1/2 mile get into right hand lane and turn right about 100 yds after traffic lights into Holdenhurst Avenue.

  • Continue to end of Holdenhurst Avenue (beware speed camera) and turn right

  • After 1 mile, road in front becomes pedestrian precinct - turn LEFT

  • 50 yards to traffic lights and turn right to find ample reasonably priced car parking.

  • Our office will be found about 25 yards inside the pedestrian precinct on the left.

By train:-

Bournemouth (the main station) is about  11/2 miles to the west and Pokesdown station just over 1/2 mile to the east. Both are walkable and there are frequent buses from both to Boscombe.

Map:-

Click here for a map of the office location