Milford-on-sea
Parish in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.731, -1.591 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 28 92 |
| Population: | 4,348 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Milford-on-Sea is a coastal village and civil parish in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England, sitting on the shore of the Solent opposite the Isle of Wight. The village is notable for the shingle Hurst Spit, which shelters a small harbour and leads out to the Tudor fort of Hurst Castle, while nearby saltmarshes around Keyhaven provide important habitats for waders and wildfowl and make it a popular spot for coastal walks and birdwatching.
Historically a fishing and smuggling community that expanded as a Victorian seaside resort, the parish today combines long‑standing local families, a sizeable retired population and holiday homes. The local economy is centred on tourism, small shops and maritime activities such as sailing and fishing, and the community is active in arts, clubs and conservation efforts that reflect the village’s coastal character.
Postcode districts covering Milford-on-sea
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Portsmouth 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bournemouth 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Poole 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Gosport 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Fareham 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Eastleigh 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Eastleigh Town 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Christchurch 6.9 miles11 km
- Totton 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Totton and Eling 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Ryde 18.8 miles30.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Milford on Sea Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Everton Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Milford & Hordle Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hordle Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Pennington Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Lymington and Pennington Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Lymington Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ashley Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Barton & Becton Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Milton Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Barton on Sea Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Milford-on-sea
SO41 0RT, SO41 0AN, SO41 0BQ, SO41 0SU, SO41 0RS, SO41 0PX, SO41 0TR, SO41 0DA, SO41 0NN … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Southampton Airport 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Lymington Town Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Lymington Pier Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 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 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Hinton House Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Avon Beach Beach 6.2 miles10 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 7.1 miles11.4 km
- New Forest Forest 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Exbury House Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Dean Court Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Cadland House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Northcourt Country house 11.9 miles19.1 km