On the north-west coast of the Isle of Wight, this bustling small town has lots to offer incuding the longest wooden pier in England dating back to 1875. You will also find some lovely cafes, an eclectic range of boutique shops, cobbled streets and a fabulous Tudor Castle. The Wightlink ferry arrives and departs to and from Lymington here and it's a great place to watch yachts and ships sail by.
Barton-on-Sea is known for its beauty spots with breathtaking coastal walks and seaside scenery worth a walk at any time of year. The beach is safe for swimming and good for fossiling forays.
What more could you want in a market town, being situated waterside on the edge of the New Forest? Lymington is a pretty Georgian town with its open air seawater bath and marina that sailing enthusiasts flock to from all over the world. If watery pursuits are not your thing, the ancient landscapes surrounding the town are areas of outstanding natural beauty and Sites of Specific Scientific Interest. Or pop on the car ferry to the Isle of Wight.
On the south coast of the New Forest, Milford on Sea has views across to Christchurch with awe-inspiring cliff walks and sandy shores. Get defensive over your new favourite place with a visit to the Solent saviour, Hurst Castle, that has military history back to the Tudor times and stories about the incarceration of Charles I.
A bustling town in a lovely location sandwiched between New Forest wood and sea. There's lots of cultural activities year-round and sporting entertainment to boot.
Hopefully not named after the C17 non-reinforced concrete tower that stands 220ft tall, Sway is a tranquil village on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Come here for a community feel and the Listed status.
2 November 2022
On the north-west coast of the Isle of Wight, this bustling small town has lots to offer incuding the longest wooden pier in England dating back to 1875. You will also find some lovely cafes, an eclectic range of boutique shops, cobbled streets and a fabulous Tudor Castle. The Wightlink ferry arrives and departs to and from Lymington here and it's a great place to watch yachts and ships sail by.
Barton-on-Sea is known for its beauty spots with breathtaking coastal walks and seaside scenery worth a walk at any time of year. The beach is safe for swimming and good for fossiling forays.
What more could you want in a market town, being situated waterside on the edge of the New Forest? Lymington is a pretty Georgian town with its open air seawater bath and marina that sailing enthusiasts flock to from all over the world. If watery pursuits are not your thing, the ancient landscapes surrounding the town are areas of outstanding natural beauty and Sites of Specific Scientific Interest. Or pop on the car ferry to the Isle of Wight.
On the south coast of the New Forest, Milford on Sea has views across to Christchurch with awe-inspiring cliff walks and sandy shores. Get defensive over your new favourite place with a visit to the Solent saviour, Hurst Castle, that has military history back to the Tudor times and stories about the incarceration of Charles I.
A bustling town in a lovely location sandwiched between New Forest wood and sea. There's lots of cultural activities year-round and sporting entertainment to boot.
Hopefully not named after the C17 non-reinforced concrete tower that stands 220ft tall, Sway is a tranquil village on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Come here for a community feel and the Listed status.