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About Milford on Sea
The advent of the railways brought the Victorians flocking the enjoy the delights of Milford beach, which is mostly sand and shingle and from which, safe bathing can be enjoyed. The town comprises mostly of modern buildings and offers all the usual seaside attractions. On a clear day, there are excellent views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.
A short distance away is Hurst Castle. The castle can be reached either by foot, across the pebble causeway or by ferry from Keyhaven. The castle was built by Henry VIIIth in 1544, who felt that together with his other defences on the Isle of Wight, the Solent could be effectively closed. In turn the castle has been abandoned and re-used. King Charles stayed there in the year 1648 when he was en-route to face trial in London. In more recent times, Troops were billeted there during the Second World War and sometimes the two Victorian wings are used by the M.O.D. The castle has seen some turbulent times and has been modified on several occassions. It is open to the public and worth a visit.
The tiny inlet of Keyhaven is nearby. The inlet is tidal and low tide reveals muddy saltmarsh. There is safe mooring here for a small number of gaily coloured boats and it is the terminal for the Hurst Castle ferry.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Milford on Sea
| Hurst Castle | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hurst Lighthouse | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Fort Victoria Country Park | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Needles Park | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Yarmouth Castle | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Spinners Garden | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Highcliffe Castle | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hengistbury Head | (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Christchurch Castle | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Christchurch Priory | (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Beaulieu Palace House | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Beaulieu National Motor Museum | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The New Forest | (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Exbury Gardens | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Beaulieu Abbey | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Milford on SeaAll attractions in HampshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Milford on Sea
Keyhaven, in the county of Hampshire (0.8 miles, 1.4 km)
The village is lovely and peaceful with moorings for boats along the quayside and unrivalled views across to the Isle of Wight and Hurst Castle.
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Lymington, in the county of Hampshire (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE)
A lovely Georgian port town on the Solent and at the edge of The New Forest, Hampshire. Lymington is a popular sailing resort...
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Totland, in the county of Isle of Wight (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE)
Picturesque resort with a sea wall extending over one mile. Attractive sand and shingle beach that is particularly safe for children.
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New Milton, in the county of Hampshire (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW)
New Milton is a small sea-side town, with a variety of shops ranging from the charismatic old-fashioned department store Bradbeers, to modern shops such as New Look and Woolworths.
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Freshwater, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)
The Isle of Wight has somehow managed to retain much of the charm of the 1930's and the pretty resort of Freshwater found at the Island's western end is no exception.
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Boldre, in the county of Hampshire (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction N)
This is a beautiful village situated a short distance from the edge of the New Forest National Park and the shoreline of Lymington, in the Solent.
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Yarmouth, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E)
A lovely old town with a pleasant deepwater harbour. Yarmouth, with its 'olde worlde' charm is definitely one of the jewels of this enchanting island resort.
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South Baddesley, in the county of Hampshire (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE)
This is a small picturesque hamlet at the edge of the New Forest National Park overlooking the Solent towards the Isle-of-Wight.
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Freshwater Bay, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SE)
Undulating countryside surrounds this beautiful place - it is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and as such attracts walkers and bird watchers as well as being a Mecca for surfers and yachtsmen.
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Pilley, in the county of Hampshire (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE)
The attractive village of Pilley lies in a landscape famous for its scenic beauty, it encompasses a vast variety of valley's, hills, downs and the glorious New Forest National Park.
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Highcliffe, in the county of Dorset (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)
Highcliffe village is surrounded by sweeping beaches backed by gorse-clad low cliffs from which the visitor can enjoy superb vista's of rolling frothy waves tumbling into Christchurch Bay.
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Brockenhurst, in the county of Hampshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction N)
Gloriously set, like a jewel in a crown, between woodland and heathland, is the picturesque place called Brockenhurst.
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Mudeford, in the county of Dorset (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction W)
Picturesque holiday resort nestling at the point where the River Avon rushes into the sea at Christchurch Bay.
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Christchurch, in the county of Dorset (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction W)
Christchurch is one of Dorset's "gems" it is set on the confluence of two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. In Saxon times it was...
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Newtown, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction E)
The village lies at the head of the picturesque Newtown estuary and is surrounded almost entirely by a Nature Reserve owned by the National Trust.
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All towns in HampshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Lymington Town Station | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE) |
| Lymington Pier Station | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NE) |
| Bournemouth Airport | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction W) |
| M27 Junction 1 | (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction N) |
| M271 Junction 1 | (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction N) |
| Southampton Airport | (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction NE) |
| Milford on Sea to London | (83.6 miles, 134.5 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Milford on Sea
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Milford on Sea center |
| George Hotel | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E) |
| Chewton Glen Hotel | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction W) |
| The White House | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction W) |
| Waterford Lodge | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction W) |
| Watersplash Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction N) |
| Careys Manor Hotel | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N) |
| Avonmouth Hotel & Restaurant | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction W) |
| Balmer Lawn | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction N) |
| Rhinefield House Hotel | (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction N) |
| The White Buck Inn | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Milford on Sea |
