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a Seaside Town in the county of Cornwall

Pictures of Milford on Sea

in the county of Hampshire

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.

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Lymington river, Lymington, Hampshire

Lymington (113 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Hampshire

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE of Milford on Sea)

Lymington is a charming market town on the south coast, known for its historic architecture, lively harbor, and proximity to the New Forest National Park. A lovely Georgian.....

Looking over to Freshwater Bay.

Freshwater (42 Pictures) in the county of Isle of Wight

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE of Milford on Sea)

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 (14 Pictures) in the county of Hampshire

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction N of Milford on Sea)

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 (27 Pictures) in the county of Isle of Wight

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E of Milford on Sea)

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The Church of St Mary the Virgin at South Baddesley, Hampshire.

South Baddesley (1 Pictures) in the county of Hampshire

(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE of Milford on Sea)

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Hurst Castle, Hampshire

Hurst Castle (47 Pictures)

(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction SE)

The spit of shingle jutting out into the sea just a short distance from Milford-on-Sea was considered by Henry VIII to be the.....

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The Needles Park (30 Pictures)

(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction S)

The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island's most.....

Yarmouth Castle, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.

Yarmouth Castle (5 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E)

This was the last great castle built as part of Henry VIII's fortifications against invasion of Britain by the French. .....

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Spinners Garden (12 Pictures)

(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NE)

Spinners Garden and Nursery can be found in the attractive valley village of Boldre, about three miles to the south of.....

Highcliffe Castle, Dorset

Highcliffe Castle (34 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction W)

This stunning Grade 1 listed Mansion is situated on the cliffs at Highcliffe, overlooking Christchurch Bay and The Isle of Wight......

Rock layers, Hengistbury Head, Dorset

Hengistbury Head (13 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction W)

Hengistbury Head is formed from the southern flank of Christchurch harbour, it is a spit of approximately 2 miles of land, with a.....

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(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W)

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