Milford on Sea
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.731, -1.6 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 28 92 |
| Population: | 4,348 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Milford on Sea is a charming coastal village on the western edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England, known for its long shingle beach, low chalk cliffs and the dramatic Hurst Spit stretching out to Hurst Castle. The location gives sweeping views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, and it’s a popular spot for coastal walks, birdwatching and sunset-watching.
Historically a mix of fishing and small-scale farming before Victorian seaside development, the village today relies on tourism, hospitality and local services alongside a settled community of families and retirees; many people also commute to nearby Lymington. Its proximity to the heathland and woodlands of the New Forest adds a rural, nature-rich character that complements the seaside economy and social life.
Postcode districts covering Milford on Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.8 miles
- Portsmouth 23.4 miles
- Bournemouth 11.3 miles
- Poole 16 miles
- Gosport 20.3 miles
- Fareham 19.9 miles
- Eastleigh 20.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 18.9 miles
- Christchurch 6.5 miles
- Totton 13.7 miles
- Totton and Eling 13.6 miles
- Ryde 19.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Everton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Milford & Hordle Ward 1.3 miles
- Hordle Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Pennington Ward 2.2 miles
- Lymington and Pennington Parish 2.5 miles
- Ashley Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Lymington Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Barton & Becton Ward 2.7 miles
- Milton Ward 3.1 miles
- Barton on Sea Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 3.1 miles
- New Milton Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Milford on Sea
SO41 0WJ, SO41 0NF, SO41 0AZ, SO41 0XH, SO41 0NJ, SO41 0PT, SO41 0RY, SO41 0RT, SO41 0LF … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 11.1 miles
- Southampton Airport 18.5 miles
- New Milton Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Lymington Town Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels in Milford on Sea Ad
Schools in Milford on Sea
- Milford-on-Sea C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 3.4 miles
- Hinton House Estate 3.9 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 4.6 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 5.9 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 6.7 miles
- New Forest Forest 9.4 miles
- Exbury House Estate 9.9 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 10.4 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 11.1 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 11.7 miles
- Cadland House Estate 11.8 miles
- Northcourt Country house 12.2 miles