Guidebook for Milford on Sea
Sightseeing
Brilliant day out for all the family with the extraordinary motor museum with the old Top Gear cars, James Bond cars and hundreds of unique historical cars from all over the world, manor house, monastery, mono rail and so much more.
197 locals recommend
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
Brilliant day out for all the family with the extraordinary motor museum with the old Top Gear cars, James Bond cars and hundreds of unique historical cars from all over the world, manor house, monastery, mono rail and so much more.
The tallest cathedral in the UK, a spire over 400ft high, the largest close in the world, the oldest working clock in the world, the largest cloisters, an original of the magna carta as well as everything else - really, what is not to like? Add to this you have interesting shops, bars, pubs, cafes, riverside walks where you may see kingfishers and otters if you are lucky etc. John Constable painted many world famous pictures from the water meadows. Well worth the 50 minute drive. All in all a lovely medieval city with a stunning cathedral and 8 miles from Stonehenge. A perfect day out.
302 locals recommend
Salisbury Cathedral
The tallest cathedral in the UK, a spire over 400ft high, the largest close in the world, the oldest working clock in the world, the largest cloisters, an original of the magna carta as well as everything else - really, what is not to like? Add to this you have interesting shops, bars, pubs, cafes, riverside walks where you may see kingfishers and otters if you are lucky etc. John Constable painted many world famous pictures from the water meadows. Well worth the 50 minute drive. All in all a lovely medieval city with a stunning cathedral and 8 miles from Stonehenge. A perfect day out.
So much to do in the area. Nelson's HMS Victory, Mary Rose, HMS Warrior, home to the British Navy, the Spinnaker Tower, bars, restaurants and outlet shopping centre to name but a few. Close by is the Sealife centre and interesting pubs with views such as the Still and West.
389 locals recommend
Gunwharf Quays
So much to do in the area. Nelson's HMS Victory, Mary Rose, HMS Warrior, home to the British Navy, the Spinnaker Tower, bars, restaurants and outlet shopping centre to name but a few. Close by is the Sealife centre and interesting pubs with views such as the Still and West.
Well worth the drive - Amazing famous wildlife park, children's play area, steam train ride around the lake, the largest maze in the world, boat rides to see the sea lions and hippos, the house and so, so much more. Get there early and allow a whole day. If you have never been there - go!
78 locals recommend
Longleat
Well worth the drive - Amazing famous wildlife park, children's play area, steam train ride around the lake, the largest maze in the world, boat rides to see the sea lions and hippos, the house and so, so much more. Get there early and allow a whole day. If you have never been there - go!
Possibly one of the most famous places in the world - Try to avoid busy times and if you can, go out of season for the best experience. Sunrise and sunset in the summer after closing time where you can still get very close to the 'stones' are best!
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
Possibly one of the most famous places in the world - Try to avoid busy times and if you can, go out of season for the best experience. Sunrise and sunset in the summer after closing time where you can still get very close to the 'stones' are best!
Typically the chocolate box village in the New Forest with tea rooms, antique shops, pubs, ice cream parlours etc. Gets very busy in the summer and try not to let the ponies eat your lunch if eating outside in the pubs!
73 locals recommend
Burley
Typically the chocolate box village in the New Forest with tea rooms, antique shops, pubs, ice cream parlours etc. Gets very busy in the summer and try not to let the ponies eat your lunch if eating outside in the pubs!
Lovely little town with a beach, great views across the bays, a steam railway, beach side fun park for the children, great village pubs locally, interesting independent shops etc. Get the weather right and this is definitely a brilliant day out for all the family.
153 locals recommend
Swanage
Lovely little town with a beach, great views across the bays, a steam railway, beach side fun park for the children, great village pubs locally, interesting independent shops etc. Get the weather right and this is definitely a brilliant day out for all the family.
Like Salisbury, this is an historic cathedral city. Home of Alfred the great and the round table, essentially capital of England before London and a the longest cathedral in the UK. Interesting shops, great pubs and a very lively atmosphere.
237 locals recommend
Winchester
Like Salisbury, this is an historic cathedral city. Home of Alfred the great and the round table, essentially capital of England before London and a the longest cathedral in the UK. Interesting shops, great pubs and a very lively atmosphere.
Bournemouth Beach
Constantly voted one of the bes beaches in the UK
Possibly the most exclusive beach in the country. 7 miles of sand and multi millionaires paradise. Think Cannes in the UK.
210 locals recommend
Sandbanks
Possibly the most exclusive beach in the country. 7 miles of sand and multi millionaires paradise. Think Cannes in the UK.
Leads to Hurst castle. Great dog walk with plenty of wildlife. Take a picnic and enjoy the views.
Hurst View
Lower Pennington LaneLeads to Hurst castle. Great dog walk with plenty of wildlife. Take a picnic and enjoy the views.
Entertainment & Activities
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
A place for the whole family to enjoy.
Oceanarium
Pier ApproachGreat for rainy days right on the beach in the centre of Bournemouth.
A great place. My daughter loved it here. Full of otters, owls, deer, lovely butterfly house and so much more!
98 locals recommend
New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap LaneA great place. My daughter loved it here. Full of otters, owls, deer, lovely butterfly house and so much more!
For boisterous teenagers and those looking to release energy all year round, then this is the place for you!
63 locals recommend
Splashdown
Tower ParkFor boisterous teenagers and those looking to release energy all year round, then this is the place for you!
Parks & Nature
Probably the most iconic and famous beach in the UK. The place for millionaires!
210 locals recommend
Sandbanks
Probably the most iconic and famous beach in the UK. The place for millionaires!
A very popular place for families with Go Ape, woodland walks, play areas, BBQ areas. cafes, shops etc. Loads to do and see. A whole day out!
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadA very popular place for families with Go Ape, woodland walks, play areas, BBQ areas. cafes, shops etc. Loads to do and see. A whole day out!
Great place to get away from it all - no cars! a short ferry ride, stunning views across Poole harbour, lots of wildlife including red squirrels, cafe, gift shop etc.
204 locals recommend
Brownsea Island
Great place to get away from it all - no cars! a short ferry ride, stunning views across Poole harbour, lots of wildlife including red squirrels, cafe, gift shop etc.
World famous rock formation in Lulworth cove. Beautiful walks, beach, great local pubs. Another family day out!
403 locals recommend
Durdle Door
World famous rock formation in Lulworth cove. Beautiful walks, beach, great local pubs. Another family day out!
Shopping
Personally I hate shopping, but apparently lots of people love it! Decent shopping centre in the heart of the town with lots of other shops outside - my daughter loves it!
61 locals recommend
Westquay Shopping Centre
Harbour ParadePersonally I hate shopping, but apparently lots of people love it! Decent shopping centre in the heart of the town with lots of other shops outside - my daughter loves it!
Tesco Superstore
Caird AvenueThe closest supermarket to Shorefield
Lidl
49 Lymington RdGood value supermarket
Waitrose & Partners
Stanford RoadNice supermarket with a more eclectic range of products.
Co-op Food - Petrol Lymington
Southampton RoadAnother largish store with a petrol station.
Everything Else
If you have time, take a drive around the island. So much to see and do, great views, pubs, interesting little shops, beaches, coves, clifftops, fantastic butterflies and just so much more. In good weather it is an unforgettable day.
55 locals recommend
Isle of Wight
If you have time, take a drive around the island. So much to see and do, great views, pubs, interesting little shops, beaches, coves, clifftops, fantastic butterflies and just so much more. In good weather it is an unforgettable day.
Getting Around
New Milton station
Nearest railway station. Direct train from London Waterloo
Wightlink
Nearest ferry to the Isle Of Wight, either by foot or by car.
Bournemouth Airport
Parley LaneNearest international airport
International airport with direct link to New Milton railway station - only 5 minutes drive from Shorefield Country Park.
40 locals recommend
Southampton Airport
International airport with direct link to New Milton railway station - only 5 minutes drive from Shorefield Country Park.