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 miles25.4 km
- Portsmouth 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Bournemouth 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Poole 16 miles25.7 km
- Gosport 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Fareham 19.9 miles32 km
- Eastleigh 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Christchurch 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Totton 13.7 miles22 km
- Totton and Eling 13.6 miles22 km
- Ryde 19.2 miles30.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Everton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Milford & Hordle Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hordle Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Pennington Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lymington and Pennington Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Ashley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Lymington Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Barton & Becton Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Milton Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Barton on Sea Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- New Milton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Milford on Sea
SO41 0RS, SO41 0PW, SO41 0SF, SO41 0EQ, SO41 0WW, SO41 0SJ, SO41 0QR, SO41 0QB, SO41 0PD … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Southampton Airport 18.5 miles29.8 km
- New Milton Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- Lymington Town Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
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 miles5.5 km
- Hinton House Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Avon Beach Beach 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 6.7 miles10.8 km
- New Forest Forest 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Exbury House Estate 9.9 miles16 km
- Dean Court Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Cadland House Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Northcourt Country house 12.2 miles19.6 km