The Maritime and Coastguard Agency
An Executive Agency of the Department for Transport

MCA Training Centre, Steamer Point, Highcliffe,
Christchurch, Dorset BH23 4JQ

Tel: 01425 282700              Fax: 01425 282761

Location map (pdf document)

The following routes are suggested for visitors to MCA's Training Centre:

By Rail

The Training Centre is 10-15 minutes' drive from Christchurch Station.  There is a taxi rank outside the Station. Details of rail services are available from: National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50 or from the National Rail Enquiry website.

By Road

From the West: Follow the A35 through Christchurch.  At the Somerford Roundabout take the A337 (2nd exit straight ahead, signposted Lymington).  At the Hoburne Roundabout take the 3rd exit into The Runway.  Take the 3rd turning on the left into Bure Lane.  Take the 3rd turning on the right into Seaway Avenue.  At the end of Seaway Avenue turn left into Penny Way.  The Training Centre entrance is just past the public car park on your left.

From London/the North/the East: Exit M27 at Junction 1, turn left on to A337 (signposted Lyndhurst/Lymington). In Lyndhurst, follow the A35 signs for Christchurch.  At the Somerford Roundabout turn left on to A337 signposted Lymington.  At the Hoburne Roundabout take the 3rd exit into The Runway.  Take the 3rd turning on the left into Bure Lane.  Take the 3rd turning on the right into Seaway Avenue.  At the end of Seaway Avenue turn left into Penny Way.  The Training Centre entrance is just past the public car park on your left.