Breath of Life Church

The Breath of Life Church sits just outside Christchurch in Dorset, a modern evangelical space that punches above its weight for the area. It's not your traditional stone-built parish affair - this is contemporary Christianity with proper energy, the kind of place where families actually want to be on a Sunday rather than fidgeting through hymns.

Services run with genuine warmth. The congregation is welcoming without being pushy, and there's a real sense of community rather than obligation. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Meadowbank Holidays or Hoburne Park Holiday Park, it's a reasonable drive into Christchurch proper, so worth considering if you want a Sunday morning that doesn't feel stuffy.

The church offers kids' activities and youth groups, which means parents can actually concentrate on anything resembling a sermon. The facilities are modern and comfortable - never underestimate how much that matters when you're on holiday with little ones.

Best for families seeking something less formal than traditional C of E settings, and for anyone wanting to connect with the local community rather than just passing through. Check their website at bolfm.org.uk for current service times and any special events - they often run midweek gatherings and community programmes too. It's the kind of place that makes a genuinely positive difference to a holiday week.