The 'Story of Milford Walking Tour' of this season will take place at 11am on Sunday 13th July 2025.
Hosted by Lymington Town Tours, the walk starts on Milford on Sea Village Green and finishes on the cliff top at the Beach House with a duration of 1¾ hours.
The old hamlet of Milford was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "a few houses around a green and a watermill, having about 50 inhabitants." Nothing changed significantly 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.
On the walk, you will discover lots of interesting stories about the village's history and some intriguing residents, such as Daisy from Newlands Manor, who, for a short period, owned the seven-yard 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 is shown so that you can meet the guide.
Suggested minimum donation of £5 per adult walker. School-age children and well-behaved dogs go free. Cash only. (Cards cannot be taken.)
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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Programme of Walking Tours
Sunday 25th May 2025 - 11am.
Story of Milford Walking Tour
The tour starts on the Village Green and ends on the cliff top at The Beach House.
Wednesday 4th June 2025 - 7pm.
Voices from the Grave
Meet at the lych-gate, All Saints Church, Milford on Sea.
Sunday 13th July 2025 - 11am.
Story of Milford Walking Tour
The tour starts on the Village Green and ends on the cliff top at The Beach House.
Wednesday 6th August 2025 - 7pm.
Voices from the Grave
Meet at the lych-gate, All Saints Church, Milford on Sea.
Sunday 17th August 2025 - 11am.
Story of Milford Walking Tour
The tour starts on the Village Green and ends on the cliff top at The Beach House.
Sunday 21st September 2025 - 11am.
Voices from the Grave
Meet at the lych-gate, All Saints Church, Milford on Sea.
Sunday 19th October 2025 - 11am.
Story of Milford Walking Tour
The tour starts on the Village Green and ends on the cliff top at The Beach House.
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Other Walks around Milford on Sea
- The Pleasure Grounds: please click here.
- Keyhaven Nature Reserve: please click here.
- Dog Friendly Walks: please click here.
- Guided Walk. Story of Milford: please click here.
- Guided Walk. Voices from the Grave: please click here.
- Guided Walk. Voices from the Grave: please click here.
WALK LEAFLETS:
Available from: The Village News, which can be found at the foot of Milford on Sea village green.
- Local Village Walk
- Nature Reserve Walk
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About Lymington Town Tours
The tour guides are volunteers, and the organisation has no official financial backing. To cover administrative costs, please make a donation of £5 per head for each walk (cash only, please).
Private walking tours are available for individuals or groups.