Hayling Island
Hayling Island is an island just off the south coast of England. It is in the borough 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 ferry worked to connect it to the Eastney region of the Portsmouth, although it stopped running in March 2015 until July 2016, being taken over by a new company. From the 11th century, salt production ended up being the major business of the island, documented in the Domesday Book of 1086 and it continued till 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 construction commencing around 1140 by the monks of Jumieges from Normandy, development continued throughout the centuries. The three bells assembled in around 1350 are thought 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 suggest that it is at least over a thousand years of age. The options for socialising and leisure are also plentiful 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 home to among the rare 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 house upgrades, make certain to make use of reputable specialists in Hayling Island to make certain of quality.
