Hayling Island is to be noticed on the scenic southern coast of England on the rural shores between the well known cities of Chichester and Portsmouth.

Hayling Island had 2 churches, St Peters, dating from the 12th century and St Marys, dating from the 13th century.

Hayling Island is a traditional coastal resort that has suffered as a result of the decline of the traditional seaside vacation.

Hayling Island Sailing Club enjoys a high reputation for its organisation of World and National Championships, Olympic trials and open events; the choice of sailing waters ensuring that, barring the most extreme weather conditions, events can be completed and enjoyed.

A small passenger ferry relates Hayling Island to the neighbouring island of Portsea where the city of Portsmouth is located.

The Island is also said to be one of the optimum Wind Surfing areas on the South Coast.

Haylings beach donkeys are a joy for the young whilst the young at heart stand by and see the pleasure on their faces

Destination Hayling Island will see the refurbishment of the whole seafront, centered on the creation of a new landmark conceptual “modern pier” building, which will be the centerpiece of a re-invigorated seafront.

If you could make the decision to take a holiday and come to Hayling island then a special place to abide would be Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel – it is pretty much on the beach and you will be wrapped in the becharm of the cottage with the warm sea snap knocking on your chamber windowpane.