Opening soon
A predominately volunteer run community space where everyone can connect with each other, experience nature on land and on water, enjoy outdoor adventures, and thrive in body and mind.
Friend of HHO Membership
Become a
Friend of HHO
Join a growing community of people connecting with nature, getting active, and bringing this extraordinary place to life.
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What is HHO
A different kind of place
HHO is more than an activity centre.
It’s a space for wellbeing, connection and community, where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to connect, move, learn, and spend time in nature.
From water sports to yoga, creative sessions to family activities, everything at HHO supports healthier, happier lives.
Coming Spring/Summer 2026
Health and fitness
Healthy, happy, and inclusive. At HHO, we offer everything from high-energy HIIT and strength classes to yoga and pilates. See below for more details.
Wellbeing
Relax and calm your mind and body in our stunning, peaceful surroundings. Whether it's meditation and breathwork or hot and cold therapy, we will have everything to clear your mind and breathe.
Watersports
Coming soon: Our watersports offering is in build phase. We are working closely with industry experts and our current user groups to put together an exciting programme later in the year.
Art and creative
Put the phone down, turn notifications off and come and get creative at HHO. We have a dedicated space for art activites and courses, in the most inspiring setting.
Take a look at our weekly health and wellness activity programme*
Our activites
We will be offering a wide variety of activities and courses at HHO aimed at 18+ and something for all abilities.
See some examples below:
Strength Training
Develop strength and power utilising a variety of barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, and body weight exercises.
Suitable for all fitness standards
Bootcamp
An hour-long session, designed to improve aerobic capacity, co-ordination and overall functional fitness.
Suitable for all fitness standards
Core Strengthening
and Balance
A 45-minute session, designed to support mobility and core strength.
Suitable for all fitness standards
CoMotion (Family)
For children and their grownups to dance and play together. Children are encouraged to experience movement in many different forms, learn new skills.
HIIT
High intensity interval session aiming to improve cardiovascular fitness. A higher intensity class that would suit those familiar with exercise.
*This is an example of what a week of activities could look like at HHO, available at discounted rates for Friends of HHO.
SloMo Sauna x HHO
Coming soon
We are so excited to announce Slomo Sauna are joining us at HHO.
Slomo x HHO is a very beautiful site based on the north facing side of Hengistbury Head facing Christchurch Harbour. Nestled between reed beds at this newly revamped outdoor centre with so many other activities to try when you’re not in our beautiful wood fired sauna or cold plunge…a real Dorset delight.
Experience HHO
Visit and become a Friend of HHO to experience all that we have to offer
Our Friend of HHO membership will be available soon. Join our mailing list to get up to date news or why not become a Lifetime Community Benefit Society member for only £10 and get first access to our Friends membership whilst also supporting our centre.
Support HHO
Invest in, become a Society Member or donate to HHO and secure our future
Invest in our Community Share Offer, become a Lifetime Community Benefit Society Member and have your say on how we run the centre, or donate and keep HHO open and serving the community for years to come. Community shares are a form of equity uniquely available to co-operative and community benefit societies like us.
Already a Community Benefit Society member?
You should have received an email inviting you to become a Friend of HHO. If not please email membership@hengistbury.org
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HHO isn’t just a place you use, it’s a place you’re a part of.
Why Join?
As a Friend of HHO you can:
- Access the full site, café, facilities and activities
- Enjoy time on the water and on land
- Be part of a community-led movement
- Help shape the future of HHO
What you get as a HHO Friend
- Priority booking for activities
- Friend pricing on classes and courses
- Access to slipways and activity areas
- Discounted parking (subject to availability)
- Free monthly talks and community events
- Priority access to family and children’s sessions
Designed to be accessible
We offer:
- Concessions for students and those on lower incomes
- Pay It Forward options
- Community outreach programmes
Find out more here
Friend of HHO Membership Pricing
Adult Friend
12 months Friend membership, paid annually
£120
Young Friend (under 16)
Added onto Adult Friend Membership
£60 first child
£35 additional children
Concessions
Discounted Friend membership
£60
(With proof of eligibility)
Our user groups
HHO is already home to several user groups and clubs, who offer a wide range of activities from sailing to canoeing, dragon boating to bird watching.
FRIEND OF HHO OFFER
If you would like to join one of them before June 30th this year, you can also benefit from a 50% discount on HHO Friend membership for 12 months.
Our Partners
We would like to extend huge gratitude to all of our partners, sponsors, local businesses and charities that have helped us rebuild HHO and get the centre back open for the community.
