Hayling Island
Hayling Island is an island just off the south coast of England. It is in the district of Havant in the English county of Hampshire. Being encompassed by sea all around the island, there is a road bridge to link the northern end of the island to England at Langstone. Traditionally, a modest foot-passenger ferryboat worked to link it to the Eastney region of the Portsmouth, however it stopped running in March 2015 up until July 2016, being taken over by a new contractor. From the 11th century, salt production emerged as the primary industry of the island, documented in the Domesday Book of 1086 and it continued up until the late 19th century. St. Peter's Church, the oldest church to exist on the island, provides a sizeable amount of history in just one place. With its building and construction beginning around 1140 by the monks of Jumieges from Normandy, growth continued throughout the centuries. The 3 bells erected in around 1350 are believed to have one of the oldest peals in England. The churchyard is home to a yew tree alleged to be the country's oldest yew. Estimates reveal that it is at least over a thousand years of age. The possibilities for socialising and leisure are similarly rich on the island. Hayling United F.C. is the island's non-League football club, playing regularly at Hayling Park. In the summer of 2010, Hayling Island Sailing Club hosted the 2010 World Laser Standard Senior and Junior Championships, and Hayling is the home of among the unique active Real Tennis courts in the UK. Built in 1911, Seacourt Tennis club is among a couple where every recognised racquet sport can be played. For all your house upgrades, make certain to make use of trusted contractors in Hayling Island to make certain of quality.
