Hayling Island, Hampshire

Flower Delivery to Hayling Island with Clare Florist

Lying off the south coast of England, Hayling Island may be a small place but it is packed with wonderful things to see and do. Lovers of the sea and outdoors in general will enjoy the rural and marine environment present in Hayling. Plus, you can access the island's unique natural history and biodiversity by just walking around.

With more than three miles of beach, beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike will appreciate the beauty, fresh air and open spaces of the island. If you'd like to take your partner here for a romantic getaway, it sure is the right place. You can even make the trip extra special when you buy some flowers in Hayling Island to present to them. If you can't, don't worry as you can always send flowers to Hayling Island as well.

History

In the first century BC, an iron-age shrine located on the north of Hayling Island was developed into a Roman temple. It was first recorded in Topographical and Historical Account of Hayling Island by Richard Scott and was published in 1826. Although excavations were performed on the site through many years, the remains aren't visible and are buried beneath cultivated farmland.

From the 11th century until the late 19th century, the major industry on the island was salt production.

The monks of Jumieges, Normandy constructed the Northwode Chapel around 1140. It is now the present St Peter's Church and is the oldest surviving church on the island.

A couple of prominent people were buried in St Peter's graveyard. These include Princess Yourievsky and George Glas Sandeman.

Attractions and Activities

·    The Beaches – there are over three miles of beach in Hayling and they face the Solent with some more miles of shore located around the Harbours of Langstone and Chichester. The three main beaches on the island have received the European Blue Flag Award and the Seaside Flag Award for cleanliness and management.

The Hayling Seafront is a mostly a shingle beach with long stretch of sand. It offer great views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight. The West Beach is great for swimming.

If you're the romantic sort and love beach holidays, nothing can get better than taking a trip to this island. Of course, don't forget to get some Hayling Island flowers to present to your date for a more romantic effect.

·    Walk or cycle the Hayling Billy Coastal Path – this runs most of the length of the island. It runs for four miles and offers two different paths, one for horse riders and the other for pedestrians and cyclists.

·    Shop at the boot sale – this is held every Wednesday and good weather usually brings out more sellers, but rain or shine, regulars will always be there to offer what they've got.

·    Try kitesurfing – the West Beachlands have a shallow sandy bay which makes it the ideal condition for learning how to kitesurf. Lessons are taught each summer.

·    Go see the wildlife –  with a mild maritime climate, lots of animal species, as well as flowers can be seen on the island.

·    Board the Light Railway – the island has a railway which runs along the seafront from Eastoke corner to Beachlands.

Whether coming in with a lover or your family, you'll find lots of enjoyable things to do in Hayling Island. And if you happen to know someone from here and would love to send flowers to Hayling Island to them on special occasions, we can help you out! We have a wide variety of bouquets that suit a range of events, be it Mother's Day, valentine's Day, a birthday or even an anniversary. Plus, when you order flowers for delivery to Hayling Island from us, we guarantee next-day delivery. So, put a smile on someone's face and get your orders from us!

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