Hayling Island

Hayling Island is a little Island thats united with the Mainland merely by a Bridge on the Southern tip of Hampshire.

This scenic island is home to only 16,900 souls who savor the miles of coastline butting against the Solent. The traditional seaside spirit is a consummate backdrop for Sailing, swimming, Kite Surfing and wind surfing.

Boasting two churches St Peters built in 1140 and St Marys which dates back to the 13th Century. A visit to the Life Boat Station and Museum situated along Sandy Point explains the courage and story, whilst the panoramas across to the entrance of Chichester harbour may be enjoyed and perhaps captured..

Or if you fancy a round or 2 why not Tee off at Hayling Golf Club, established in 1865, the 18 holes will trial any golfer, set in a glorious location looking out across the Solent towards the Isle Of Wight, complete with Club House and of course the 19th Hole.

Or maybe the intriguing treasures on exhibit at the Royal Marines Museum won’t fail to impress, with their displays of Landing Craft, Uniforms, Silver and Manuscripts dating back centuries. Or be transmitted back in time with a call in to Southsea Castle built on the say so of Henry V111, and now home to a fascinating Museum and to the fabulous Over Lord Tapestry which commemorates D Day

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