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ABOUT NEW MILTON
New Milton is a town of over 23,000 people situated on the south coast of England, almost directly inland from the western tip of the Isle of Wight. The seaside resort of Bournemouth lies ten miles to the west and the major port of Southampton twenty miles to the north east. The villages of Milton, Ashley and Barton have, over the years, expanded until they now form the town of New Milton.
Bashley village (pictured at the turn of the century) situated on the town's northern boundary lies within the New Forest Heritage Area and still remains a quiet rural village. The cliffs at Barton-on-Sea are world famous, in the archaeological field for the fossils which are to be found in the clay there, dating from 40-50 million years ago. Read a short history of New Milton below, based on the original writings of our local historian, Arthur Lloyd.
New Milton Town Council is responsible for maintenance of most of the open spaces within the town. It has developed excellent sporting facilities, including the recently opened Fernhill Cricket ground and the magnificent Fawcetts Field Sports Ground, over the last few years. Fawcetts Field, which is the home of the local football club, also houses athletics facilities. It is also a great place to just take a stroll, and enjoy the clean local air.
