Hythe

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The waterfront village of Hythe lies between the New Forest National Park and Southampton Water. Hythe and its surrounding area, known as the Waterside is a fascinating area to explore and steeped in history. There are plenty things to do in Hythe including great pubs, restaurants and places to eat, amazing local shops, places to stay and more.

A visit to Hythe offers great locations to view the majestic cruise liners and container ships passing by, to and from the Port of Southampton. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Hythe’s interesting and unique shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. Hythe Marina with its distinctive fishing village style development with restaurants, or the seafront Promenade with its raised boardwalk.

Within easy reach are the Waterside villages of Dibden Purlieu, Fawley, Marchwood and Eling. 

On your next visit to Hythe, why not explore the surrounding areas? The beach at Calshot is great for water sports, or visit the historic Tudor castle, Flying Boat Hangars on Calshot Spit and Calshot Activity Centre.  

A mile away, Lepe beach & Country Park has a fascinating history of the D-Day Preparations and an underground Cold War monitoring post.  Both offer stunning views of the Isle of Wight across the Solent.

If you are looking for more things to do in Hythe, this picturesque village is situated right next to the New Forest National Park. With acres of natural landscapes, forest walks and open spaces, there is so much to discover on your visit to Hythe. Visitors will love seeing the New Forest ponies grazing throughout the forest and to spot the free roaming donkeys take a trip to Beaulieu village, a short drive from Hythe.

Photo: John Broomfield