New Milton - The Present Day
New Milton is a town of over 25,000 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 a great place to just take a stroll, and enjoy the clean local air.
These facilities were developed, at no cost to local residents, by making use
of developer's contributions. The woodland areas in our care are very
maintained to high standards to ensure their natural beauty is preserved for
the benefit of all. New Milton is relatively young, the present town centre
evolving from the coming of the railway to Milton in 1886, and we celebrated
New Milton's Centenary in 1996 with a full programme of events. The Town
Council offices may be contacted by telephone on (01425) 619120.
Between the Forest and The Sea
For more information about what there is to see and do in New Milton and within only a short journey from New Milton - visit another local Web Site :-
www.newmiltontoday.com/visitorinfo.html
The New Milton Shopping Experience
For more information on the Shops and other Businesses which can be found in New Milton visit another local Web Site :-
www.newmiltontoday.com/business.html
In addition to over 100 retailers, there is a wide variety of businesses of all types located within New Milton.
The New Milton Community
The New Milton Community Association can be found at :-
Osborne Road. New Milton. BH25 7EA Tel : 01425 610495
Web Site : www.newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/
The New Milton Memorial Centre can be found at :-
Whitefield Road. New Milton. BH25 6DE Tel : 01425 629541
Web Site: www.newmiltonmemorialcentre.co.uk
For more information on the Community Groups based in New Milton, visit another local Web Site :-
www.newmiltontoday.com/community.html
Entertainment
The main centre of Entertainment, other than the Community Facilities above, is the Forest Arts Centre. The centre stages a comprehensive programme of films, live music and comedy performances, exhibitions, workshops and classes for children and adults.
Forest Arts. Old Milton Road, New Milton. Hampshire. BH25 6DS
Tel : 01425 612393 - Box Office
Tel : 01425 619983 - Administration
Web Site : www.forest-arts.co.uk
New Milton Town Council Facilities
New Milton Town Council. The Town Hall. 2 Ashley Road. New Milton. BH25 6BZ
Tel : 01425 619120
Web Site : www.newmiltontowncouncil.gov.uk
The Council also manages the following facilities :-
New Milton Recreation Ground.
Tennis / Indoor and Outdoor Bowls / Skate Park / Basketball Net / Muga and Children's Playground
Ashley Rugby Ground. Map
Home of the New Milton Rugby Club with their Social Club in a new Pavilion.
Fernhill Cricket Ground and the Ian Wooldrige Pavilion. Map
Home of the New Milton Cricket Club with a Social Club and Function room in the Pavilion.
Moore Close.
Home of the Spring and Summer Car Boot Sales, Funfairs and Circuses.
Fawcetts Field Sports Ground.
Four Football Pitches and associated changing facilities are available. New Milton Football Club have a Social Club on Site with a Bar and Function Room.
