Visitor Information
Milford-on-Sea is ideally situated on the New Forest Coast and provides a whole host of activities, facilities and entertainment whatever your age and whatever the weather. The official Tourist Information Point is located in the Village Newsagent by the Village Green.
Download a map of the village by clicking here.
Follow the Admirals’ Trail and discover Milford’s forgotten past – click here for details.
The Parish Office also carries a wide range of visitor information and sells dog bags.
Beyond Milford
New Forest National Park
Explore the stunning scenery of the New Forest. Variety of cycle hire companies in the area too. www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/
Lymington Sea Water Baths
Lymington Sea Water Baths – Rejuvenating Family Fun since 1833
St Barbe Museum, Lymington
Local history brought to life www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/
New Forest Tour Bus (July – September)
Hop on and off and see the Forest from a new angle. www.thenewforesttour.info/
Lymington Town Tours
Found out the hidden history of this ancient seafaring and smuggling town. www.lymington-town-tours.co.uk/
Sammy Miller’s Motorcycle Museum, New Milton
Whole collection of rare and vintage motorcycles plus shopping complex and tea rooms. www.sammymiller.co.uk/
Beaulieu Motor Museum and House
National collection of cars, Palace House, Abbey, Monorail, World of Top Gear plus much more. www.beaulieu.co.uk/attractions/national-motor-museum/
Countryside Education Trust, Beaulieu. Courses, treehouse trail and fun. www.cet.org.uk/
Bucklers Hard
Ship building and maritime museum in this unique village. www.bucklershard.co.uk/
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
Stunning Rothschild Gardens and the children will love the not-so-miniature steam railway. www.exbury.co.uk/
Setley Ridge Vineyard & Farm Shop
Tours and wine tasting. www.setleyridge.co.uk/
Cinema & Theatre
The Lymington Community Association, Forest Arts Centre New Milton and the Regent Centre, Christchurch
Woodside Park
Woodside Road, Lymington – play park and skate park
Spinners Garden, Pilley
Beautiful gardens to explore. www.spinnersgarden.co.uk/
Buckland Rings, Lymington
Iron age hill fort and stunning sculptures.
www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/finder/bucklandrings
Forest walks and cycle routes
Explore the stunning scenery of the New Forest. Variety of cycle hire companies in the area too. Find out more at the National Park Authority’s website.
Lepe Beach and Country Park
www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/lepe
Further Afield
Furzey Gardens, Minstead
Find the fairy doors and delight in the stunning gardens – fun for all ages. Tea Rooms and plant sales. www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/Pages/Category/Furzey-Gardens
Longdown Activity Farm, Ashurst
Meet the animals down on the farm. www.longdownfarm.co.uk/
New Forest Wildlife Park
Wild animals including wolves, otters and owls near Ashurst. www.newforestwildlifepark.co.uk/
Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World
Theme park fun. www.paultonspark.co.uk/
New Forest Reptile Centre
New Forest Reptile Centre | Forestry England
Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre, Ringwood
Meet a whole host of feathered and scaly friends. www.libertyscentre.com/
Ringwood Brewery
Tours and tastings. www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/
New Forest Water Park
Aqua park (summer only) plus water sports. www.newforestwaterpark.co.uk/
Hythe Ferry
Catch the world’s oldest pier train to get the ferry to Southampton passing cruise ships and the busy docks. www.hytheferry.co.uk/
Highcliffe Castle
The former home of Mr Selfridge. Tours and tea rooms. www.highcliffecastle.co.uk
Steamer Point Nature Reserve, Christchurch
Take a walk through on your way to Highcliffe Castle and walk back along the beach. Steamer Point Nature Reserve – Visit Dorset
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve – Visit Dorset
Christchurch Priory
Stunning 11th century church and find out about the legend of the miraculous beam! www.christchurchpriory.org
Redhouse Museum, Christchurch
Local history brought to life for all ages. Free entry (closed Sundays and Mondays). www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/red-house-museum-and-gardens
Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Christchurch
Hands on aviation fun for all ages. www.aviation-museum.co.uk/
Snowtrax, Matchams Lane, Christchurch
All-weather skiing complex www.snowtrax.eu/
Mudeford Quay and Ferry (To Hengistbury Head)
Crabbing, cafes and water sports. Home – Mudeford Ferry
Hengistbury Head
Beach, walks, visitor centre, cafes, Noddy train and iron age hill fort and quarry. www.visithengistburyhead.co.uk/Home.aspx
Moors Valley Country Park
Adventure play, cycle trails, forest walks, steam railway. www.moors-valley.co.uk/
