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 enveloped 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 connect it to the Eastney area of the Portsmouth, but it stopped operating in March 2015 up until July 2016, being taken control of by a brand-new specialist. From the 11th century, salt production became the main business of the island, documented in the Domesday Book of 1086 and it continued until the late 19th century. St. Peter's Church, the oldest church to exist on the island, offers a sizeable amount of history in just one site. With its construction commencing around 1140 by the monks of Jumieges from Normandy, growth continued throughout the centuries. The three bells erected in around 1350 are believed to have one of the oldest peals in England. The churchyard is home to a yew tree claimed to be the country's oldest yew. Measurements advise that it is at least over a thousand years of age. The opportunities for socialising and leisure are also 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 scarce active Real Tennis courts in the UK. Developed in 1911, Seacourt Tennis club is one of a couple where every recognised racquet sport can be played. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of trusted contractors in Hayling Island to make certain of quality.
