{{Short description|Electoral division in Christchurch, England}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Use British English|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox UK place | official_name = Walkford | static_image_name = The Walkford Pub - geograph.org.uk - 497031.jpg | static_image_caption = The Walkford Pub in Walkford | map_type = Dorset | coordinates = {{coord|50.7488|-1.6908|display=inline,title}} | label_position = left | population = | population_ref = | population_density = | os_grid_reference = SZ219944 | london_distance = | civil_parish = [[Highcliffe and Walkford]] | unitary_england = [[Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole]] | lieutenancy_england = [[Dorset]] | region = South West England | country = England | post_town = CHRISTCHURCH | postcode_area = BH | postcode_district = BH23 | dial_code = 01425 | constituency_westminster = [[Christchurch (UK Parliament constituency)|Christchurch]] }} '''Walkford''' is a suburb of [[Christchurch, Dorset|Christchurch]], in the [[electoral ward]] of [[Highcliffe and Walkford]], in the [[unitary authorities of England|unitary authority]] of [[Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole]], in the [[Ceremonial counties of England|ceremonial]] [[Counties of England|county]] of [[Dorset]], England. The suburb historically was in [[Hampshire]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Walkford, Christchurch - area information, map, walks and more|url=https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/local/walkford-christchurch/|access-date=2020-11-19|website=Ordnance Survey Get Outside|language=en-gb}}</ref>
==History== The name "Walkeforde" is first recorded in the 15th century in connection with [[New Milton|Milton parish]] to the east.<ref name="dcc">{{cite web|title=Christchurch Historic Urban Character Area 23. Walkford|series=Dorset Historic Towns Survey: Christchurch|page=204|agency=Dorset County Council|url=https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/local-history-heritage/historic-towns/christchurch-historic-towns-survey}}</ref> The name likely referred to a crossing over the Chewton stream, (now known as the Walkford Brook).<ref name="dcc"/> A settlement called Walkford is first noted in the late 19th century, and much of the Walkford area was developed in the early-to-mid 20th century.<ref name="dcc"/>
== Politics == Walkford shares a parish council and a [[BCP Council]] [[Highcliffe and Walkford (ward)|ward]] with [[Highcliffe]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Andy|date=14 November 2019|title=Highcliffe and Walkford residents offered a chance to have their say under new neighbourhood plan|url=https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/18037808.highcliffe-walkford-residents-offered-chance-say-new-neighbourhood-plan/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=19 November 2020|website=[[Bournemouth Echo]]}}</ref> Walkford is part of the [[Christchurch (UK Parliament constituency)|Christchurch parliamentary constituency]] for elections to the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]]. It is currently represented by [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|MP]] [[Christopher Chope]].
== Culture == Walkford was used as a filming location for ''[[One Foot in the Grave]]''.<ref>''One Foot in the Grave'' Series 6 DVD Commentary</ref>
== References == {{Reference list}}
== External links == {{Commons category|Walkford}}
* [https://highcliffewalkford-pc.gov.uk Highcliffe and Walkford Parish Council Website]
{{Christchurch, Dorset}} [[Category:Areas of Christchurch, Dorset]]
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