Story of Milford Walking Tour this Sunday

The next 'Story of Milford Walking Tour' hosted by Lymington Town Tours will be taking place this Sunday 4th August 2024.

This walk starts at 11am on Milford on Sea Village Green and finishes on the cliff top at the Beach House with a duration of 1¾ hours.

On the walk you will discover lots of interesting stories about the history of the village and some intriging residents, such as Daisy from Newlands Manor, who for a short period of time the owner of the seven yard long string of pearls. All will be revealed on the day!

There is no need to book, just turn up at the start point a few minutes before the walk time shown so that you can meet the guide.

Dates for Story of Milford Walking Tour 2024

Daisy in 1907 at
Newlands Manor

• 11am: Sunday 30th June 2024
• 11am: Sunday 4th August 2024
• 11am: Sunday 1st September 2024 
• 11am: Sunday 27th October 2024

Meet on Milford on Sea Village Green.

Suggested minimum donation of £5 per adult walker. School age children and well-behaved dogs go free. Cash only. (Cards cannot be taken).

Lymington Town Tours is a not for profit organisation run by volunteer unpaid guides. Donations help to cover their admin costs and annual charitable donation.

Please note: Some parts of these walks may have uneven ground or restricted access at some points for wheelchairs or buggies and the footpath by the Mill Pond and woods may not be suitable for those unable to walk easily.

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About Story of Milford Walking Tour

The old hamlet of Milford was mentioned in the Domesday Book: a few houses around a green and a watermill, having about 50 inhabitants. Nothing changed very much for centuries until the late Victorian age, when it decided to change its image...

Stroll through the village of Milford on Sea and its lovely wooded Pleasure Grounds, while your guide relates how the sleepy hamlet of Milford tried to live down its smuggling days and changed its name to try to rival genteel Eastbourne. 

...and hear the story of Daisy and the string of pearls seven yards long.

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Other Walks around Milford on Sea

- Village Walks. 4 to 7 miles: please click here.
- The Pleasure Grounds: please click here.
- Keyhaven Nature Reserve: please click here.
- Dog Friendly Walks: please click here.
- Local Village Walk: Leaflet from The Village News. 

- Nature Reserve Walk: Leaflet from The Village News. 

  *The Village News can be found at the foot of Milford on Sea village green.

- Guided Walk. Story of Milford: please click here.
- Guided Walk. Voices from Grave: please click here.

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About Lymington Town Tours

In 1989 the late Jack Bradbury founded Lymington Town Tours to help people explore and discover the fascinating history of this lovely area. All tour guides are volunteers, and as voluntary organisation, with no official funding, donations cover all running costs.

Lymington Town Tours also offer private walks for individuals or groups.

Please check their website below for other tours available.

Lymington Town Tours

www.lymington-town-tours.co.uk

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