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Wednesday 27 September 2023

Christmas Dining in Milford on Sea


Enjoy dining out with family and friends in Milford on Sea this Christmas. Bookings now being taken.
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The Smugglers Inn:
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU - Please check with restaurant: 
01590 644414 - 88 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE 
Dog Friendly.


Ray's Italian Kitchen: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
CHRISTMAS EVE BRUNCH - Please click here.
PRIVATE DINING - Please click here.
01590 645300 - 11 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
Dog Friendly Courtyard.


The Lazy Lion: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
01590 641111 - 32 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
Dog Friendly.


The Beach House: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
CHRISTMAS DAY/NEW YEAR MENU - Please click here.
www.beachhousemilfordonsea.co.uk - www.facebook.com/thebeachhouse
01590 643044 - Park Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PT
Dog Friendly.


The Cedar Tree at South Lawn: 
PRE-CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
CHRISTMAS DAY/NEW YEAR MENU - Please click here.
www.southlawnhotel.co.uk - www.facebook.com/southlawnhotel
01590 643911 - Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RF
Dog Friendly.


The Lighthouse: 
CHRISTMAS FESTIVE MENU - please click here.
CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS MENU - please click here.
NEW YEARS' EVE - Please check with restaurant:
01590 718040 - Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
Dog Friendly.


The Gun Inn:
Book before 10th November to receive a 10% discount. 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please click here.
01590 642391 - Saltgrass Lane, Keyhaven, Lymington, SO41 0TP
Dog Friendly.


Verveine: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
www.verveine.co.uk - www.facebook.com/VerveineFishMarketRestaurant
01590 642176 - 98 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
Saltwater - Brunch Restaurant:
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
www.saltwatermilford.com - www.facebook.com/saltcafe106
01590 718390 - 60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
Dog Friendly.
Needles Eye Café: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
www.needleseyecafe.co.uk - www.facebook.com/needleseyecafe
01590 642458 - Seafront Promenade, Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
Dog Friendly.


Britannia Thai: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
www.britanniathai.com/milfordonsea - www.facebook.com/BritanniaThai
01590 642226 - 1 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
 

Monsoori Heights: 
CHRISTMAS MENU - Please check with restaurant:
01590 644441 - 69 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QFWine Bar & Tapas




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Have an informal Christmas get-together over a coffee, wine or beer.

BARS, CAFES & TEA SHOPS

The Cave:
01590 642195 - 2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
Dog Friendly. - Open Christmas Day: 12noon to 2pm. 

The Wash House: 
27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
Dog Friendly.
The Paddle on the Green:
www.thepaddleonthegreen.com - www.facebook.com/thepaddleonthegreen
01590 642718 - 4 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
Dog Friendly.


Polly's Pantry Tea Rooms

01590 645558 - 46 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD
Dog Friendly.

The Pickled Weasel Bakehouse & Takeaway: 
www.facebook.com/PickledWeasel
01590 641155 - 54 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QD

Hurst Castle Café: 
www.hurstcastle.co.uk - www.facebook.com/HurstCastle
01590 642344 - Hurst Castle, Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU
Dog Friendly.

Braxton Gardens & Tea Room: 
www.braxtongardens.co.uk - www.facebook.com/braxtongardens
01590 643601 - Braxton Courtyard, Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TX - Dog Friendly.

Camellias Coffee Shop & Restaurant: 
www.evertonnurseries.co.uk - www.facebook.com/evertongardencentre
01590 642155 - Farmers Walk, Everton, SO41 0JZ
Dog Friendly.

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Watch Barbie at Milford Movies

Due to popular demand, Milford Movies are again screening the Barbie Movie on Thursday 5th October 2023 at 7pm.

This is the best day ever…Welcome to Barbie Land!

To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

Tickets: £8

To Book Tickets, please click here.






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About Milford Movies

Did you know that The Bridge regularly show the latest films?

The screenings can be on a Thursday or Friday evenings, plus on occasional mid-week afternoons.

Tickets can be purchased in advance, or simply pay on the door. Entry is just £8 and the bar is also open to enjoy a drink as you watch.
 
To See upcoming Milford Movies, please click here.

To see what else is on at The Bridge: Please click here.

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The Bridge (Formerly MoS Community Centre)
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
01590 644861

Box Office Open:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm


Steak & Wine Night coming to The Smugglers Inn

The ever-popular village dining pub, The Smugglers Inn are holding a Steak & Wine Night on Thursday 30th November 2023 from 6pm.

As you enjoy your specially prepared steak and paired wines, you can also meet and chat to the Smugglers Inn chefs and in-house butcher. Wine expert, Mr Mike Angel will also be on hand to talk you throughout this unique and fun evening.

Previous Steak & Wine Nights having been sell-outs, so early booking is advised.

To book, or find out more, please contact: 01590 644414 - smugglersinn@ymail.com


The Smugglers Inn
88 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 644414

Tuesday 26 September 2023

New Shingle to be added to the beach

New Forest District Council (NFDC) have announced that as part of their ongoing coastal maintenance, they are soon starting work at Milford on Sea. 

NFDC are going to add 4,500 tonnes of shingle to the beach to improve beach levels and help protect the seawall ahead of the winter. They will also also be repairing three groynes located opposite the Needles Eye Café.


During the works:
  • The western side of Hurst Road East car park will be closed for the duration of the works to allow for delivery lorries.
  • Sections of the beach will be temporarily inaccessible to allow for safe operation of machinery.
  • Supervised control measures and diversions will be in place to allow visitors to safely use the promenade whilst lorries deliver the shingle to the site.
The NFDC coastal team expect the work will take several weeks, depending on tidal and weather conditions.

Update: Work Underway

The first loads of the 4,500 tonnes of shingle arrived on the 25th September and are ready to replenish the beach.

It currently looks like the beach has decided to relocate onto the promenade!

Milford on Sea Beach replenishment

For more information about these works. including future proposals to protect part the seawall with a rock revetment, and how they manage our coastline, please click here.

Christmas Party Menu at The Smugglers Inn

The Smugglers Inn have published their Christmas Party Menu which is ideal for couples, and family or friends groups.

The Christmas Menu will be served on Monday to Saturday, from 1st December to 23rd December 2023.

The menu is also great value, with 2 courses for £20 or 3 courses for £30.


Bookings are now being taken on: 01590 644414.

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About The Smugglers Inn

This traditional family friendly seaside village pub serves tasty home-cooked meals all day. 

The comprehensive food menu includes daily specials, home cooked dishes, Sunday roasts and vegetarian & vegan options. The drink options include all pub favourites, as well as quality cask ales & local gins. 
 
There are log fires in winter, a conservatory, and a family & dog friendly large garden with a play area for the kids to enjoy. Children & dogs are welcome inside and out.

Live music, themed evenings, and quizzes are held on special occasions. Private parties are also catered for.

The Smugglers Inn
88 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE
01590 644414

Milford Artists in prestigious Palais des Vaches Autumn Exhibition

Milford on Sea's internationally renowned stainless steel sculptor Michael Turner, and acclaimed local artist Julie Collins, are featuring alongside other talented artists from across the New Forest at the Spring Exhibition at Palais des Vaches in Exbury.

The exhibition runs over this weekend; Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October 2023 from 11am to 4pm - and then on selected weekends through to the end of this year.

Another artist exhibiting is John Illsley, the bass guitarist from Dire Straights, and the headline act at the Milford on Sea Music Festival earlier this year.

Michael Turner
 will be showing his latest creation, a stunning T-Rex.

Since moving to Milford on Sea in 2014, painter Julie Collins has been inspired by the spectacular Hampshire Coastline. She works with water-based paints, building layers of intrigue into her work, each piece taking a long time to complete.

The Exhibition will be open:
  • September/October 2023
  • Saturday 30th 11am-4pm
  • Sunday 1st Oct 11am-4pm
  • October 2023
  • Sunday 15th 11am-4pm
  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th 11am-4pm
  • November 2023
  • Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th 11am-4pm
  • Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th 11am-4pm
  • December 2023
  • Sunday 10th Christmas Bazaar
Ginger Catering will be providing a pop-up restaurant at each event.
    Palais des Vaches is located at Lower Exbury Farm, Inchmery Lane, Exbury, SO45 1AE. 

    For more information visit: www.palaisdesvaches.co.uk

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    About Michael Turner

    Since leaving school, the development of his creative and artistic skills, has led to recognition both within the UK and internationally.

    Photo by Carrie Bugg Photography
    During his formative years, his talent became apparent. He had an innate understanding and ability to capture the form and beauty of nature by creating bugs and insects, created simply from the most basic of materials including nuts, bolts and sheet metal found in his fathers’ garage. To read more, please click here.

    You can see more of Michael's work by clicking here.




    Michael Turner Studios
    Setters Farm, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington SO41 8LS
    info@michaelturnerstudios.co.uk

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    About Julie Collins

    Julie studied BA Hons Painting at the University of Reading 1980-84, where she was taught by many acclaimed artists and art historians of today. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the ING Discerning Eye, London, three awards from the Royal Watercolour Society, London and has twice received the prestigious Award of 1st prize for Watercolour at the Royal West of England Academy, Bristol.

    Julie Collins
    During 2021 she was elected a Member of the Society of Women Artists, a member of the SWA Council and a RWA Network Member.
    Julie has been an Art writer since 1999 when the Artist magazine saw her large scale watercolours at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours at the Mall Galleries London and invited her to write for their magazine.

     She has written six art books to date and her latest book, "Colour Demystified" was published by Search Press in August 2021 & will be translated into Italian, Spanish, Dutch and French in 2023. Julie's forthcoming book, "The Colour Mixing Companion" will be published May 2023.

    Julie Collins

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    About Palais des Vaches

    The Palais des Vaches is a beautifully renovated art gallery and event venue at the end of a long gravel track. Nestled between the Beaulieu River and The Solent, the drive reveals delightful views.

    Just a short distance from the world-famous Exbury Gardens, this carefully designed event venue has three flexible, interconnecting interior spaces which surround a large open courtyard featuring spectacular sculptures. In Summer there is a wild flower meadow overlooking the river.

    The gallery space has been lovingly transformed by Exbury Garden’s president Nick de Rothschild, and his wife, Caroline, and hosts exceptional local and award winning national artists with exhibitions on show throughout the year.

    Starting with the magnificent milking parlour, affectionately named the ‘Cow Palace’, and built by Nick’s Grandfather, Lionel de Rothschild, a century ago, Nick and Caroline worked with a team of local builders, artisans, and crafts people to restore the buildings to “more than their former glory.”

    The walls of the Palais now feature a collection of works by celebrated and lesser-known local artists, sculptors and ceramicists, along with a host of fantastic sculptures both inside and out. 

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    Monday 25 September 2023

    Saxophone Night at The Wash House

    Saxophonist, Richard Woodling will be performing live at The Wash House at 8pm on Saturday 30th September 2023

    Richard will be bringing a variety of melodic jazzy sounds including; Jazz, Swing and Latin from across the decades.

    The Wash House is well-known for a vibrant party atmosphere on event evenings and have an exciting ongoing programme of live music. Why not go along?


    The next scheduled Live Music is on:

    8pm on Saturday 7th October 2023: 
    Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, Luke Brown.







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    Pub Quiz at The Wash House
    The Wash House Pub Quiz takes place Every Wednesday at 7pm. 

    Entry is £2 per person with a prize for the winner and fun spot prizes along the way. 

    Everyone is welcome. To guarantee a place, please book, as it will be busy.

    To book your table with friends, please call 01590 644665.

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    Retro Grooves at The Wash House

    Retro Grooves spin the vinyl at The Wash House Every Last Sunday in the Month from 5pm to 8pm. 

    Come along to an evening of the best party music, classics & anthems from the 1960s to late 1980s. 

    At the same time, enjoy a drink as you step back in time with classic sounds.

    Free entry, but booking is strongly advised, as these are very popular events.

    To book your seat please call: 01590 644665.

    Meet Retro Grooves: www.retrogrooves.co.uk

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    About The Wash House

    The Wash House loves great beer, and stocking ales from talented local brewers. There are also, ciders, gins, wines and a great choice of organic soft drinks.

    Having opened in the former village launderette in July 2017, they are constantly on the look-out for new craft ales to offer the beer lovers. CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) constantly list The Wash House in Milford on Sea in their The Good Beer Guide.

    This cosy venue also holds live music, DJ's with classic tunes, and rocking party nights, so it is always worth keeping an eye on their Facebook page to see what is happening.

    Dogs and children are welcome in the bar, and there is even chest of games to keep the kids amused. 

    So, if you are partial to a variety of quality real ales or craft drinks, or enjoy live music you don't have far to go!

    The pub is also Dog Friendly.


    The Wash House Micro Ale Pub
    27 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QF
    01590 644665

    Over 60's Supper Club

    The Over 60's Saturday Night Supper Club, and now going to add the opportunity to enjoy Sunday Lunches.

    The Supper Club currently meet for a social dinner on the first and third Saturday of every month.

    The club are now adding, a Sunday lunch option on the 4th Sunday of every month. 

    If you are 60 or over and fancy going out to dinner on Saturday or for Sunday lunch, simply join the group and go along.

    These are not intended as dating events, but aimed at people who like eating out, but don't want to dine alone.

    To attend a dinner, please join the club's Facebook Group at: 

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    About the Over 60's Supper Club:

    The Supper Club was set up to help give men and women over 60 who want to go out for a meal, but don’t want to dine alone. Dinners are arranged at restaurants in Milford on Sea, Brockenhurst, Lymington, New Milton and Sway - with a different venue visited every time.

    The organisers book the table, and those attending can select from the restaurant’s full menu and have a lovely meal, while enjoying the company of others and making new friends. Everyone pays for what they order individually.

    Note: These are not intended as dating events.

    Stock Clearance Sale at New Forest Paddle Sports Company

    The New Forest Paddle Sports Company are running a Stock Clearance Sale on Saturday 30th September 2023 from 10am to 2pm at The Boatyard, Keyhaven Quay, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TR.
    Items on sale include: Wetsuits, Starboard Clothing, Robes, Beach & Swimming Accessories, Water sports Hats, Gloves & Shoes and more.

    The sale on Saturday will be an ideal opportunity to see the products and try things on.

    A large range of heavily discounted stock is also available to buy online. Items can be bought for 'Click and collect' or Free Home Delivery is available for orders over £25.

    To see the sale items online: please click here.



    The New Forest Paddle Sports Company
    The Boatyard, Keyhaven Quay, Milford on Sea, SO41 0TR
    01590 645270