Things to do in Milford-on-Sea
The main street is lined with typical village shops, pubs
and a unique teapot themed tearoom (Polly's Pantry), which is well worth
a visit.
The Norman parish church of All Saint's has 8 bells, hung in 1928, called
faith, hope, love, peace, joy, liberty, patience and victory and it is
said that the window on the South side was used to smuggle beer in for
the bellringers. Much of the church is 13th century but the spire was
added in 1828.
In the village centre is a double lamp standard, erected in 1911 to commemorate
the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. When it was replaced by
a bollard, having been knocked down by a lorry, the locals complained
so much that a replica was made and is known locally as "George and
Mary".
The village is scenic in location, protected from development by a surrounding
"green-belt" of land, and from the beach in Milford - affectionately
called so by its residents - The Needles of the Isle of Wight are clearly
visible on a sunny day.
The most awe-inspiring views from Milford are of along the coast to the
west on a clear night, when the conurbation of Christchurch, Bournemouth
and Poole can clearly be seen along with the stars reflecting on the -
usually - gentle ocean.
A visit to Hurst Castle, built by Henry VIII as one of a
chain of coastal fortresses and completed in 1544, is well worth while
and this can be reached either by a long walk (one and a half miles) along
the spit, or by ferry from Keyhaven.
It is also possible to go out mackerel fishing in one of
the boats for hire, and take a small ferry ride over to the Isle of Wight
or a cruise around the Needles..
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