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Hurst Castle

@TheHurstCastle

Hurst Castle was built by Henry VIII in 1544, and is situated at the seaward end of the shingle spit that extends 1.5 miles from Milford-On-Sea.

 Keyhaven, England
hurstcastle.co.uk
Joined July 2015
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Do you think you could name all the parts of @TheHurstCastle as it was when it was built by Henry VIII in 1544 in Tudor times? Do you know where the curtain wall is? 🤔 Have a go at the downloadable pdf linked below: bit.ly/2WX1zSG #HantsDaysIn
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Storm damage sparks fresh fears for future of 16th century Hurst Castle at #Milford advertiserandtimes.co.uk/hur…

Storm damage sparks fresh fears for future of historic Hurst Castle

Rooms had to be closed to the public after the storm erosion under the castle FEARS over the future of Hurst Castle have been heightened after storm damage…

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Great day spent working @TheHurstCastle spooky #species on show #HLS #habitats #commoning 🦋🎃🍄
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Calling all #witches & #wizards this #HalfTerm for a week of #Halloween🎃 #spooky👻 madness @TheHurstCastle! Visitors can get hands on with a range of frighteningly good arts & crafts & a ‘Wicked Witch’ treasure trail!😍 KIDS GO #FREE hampshireattractions.co.uk/e… #HantsDaysOut

Halloween at Hurst Castle - Hampshires Top Attractions

Hurst Castle is calling all witches and wizards this October half term (Saturday 26th October – Sunday 3rd November) for a week of Halloween spooky madness. Visitors can get hands on with a range of...

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🚀 ✉️ - most extreme delivery service?! 85 years after rocket post failed, a letter has been delivered by jet suit to the #IsleofWight... More tonight @BBCOne 7.30pm 📺.
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Luke Cope@lukecope31 Aug 2019
Lovely visit to @TheHurstCastle
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Such a lovely day @TheHurstCastle today @EnglishHeritage
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Lovely walkies along Hurst spit this morning @TheHurstCastle @LymKeyRanger #solent #Hampshire #dogparkour #Labrador
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Try Hurst First. #THF
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Daisy at Hurst Castle @TheHurstCastle @LymKeyRanger #hampshire #nationaldogphotographyday
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Not far from @LittleCottageNF use the free parking clock provided to guests at Keyhaven and walk through the nature reserve. Good pubs, restaurants and cafés not far away, maybe a detour to @TheHurstCastle by boat or foot. A great day out.
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Wildlife & Landscape Photography Competition. Win a year's exclusive access to the hide at Normandy Lagoon plus a guided boat trip of the offshore islands by sharing photos of wildlife or scenery taken at Lymington-Keyhaven. E-mail: julian.sheppard@hants.gov.uk for entry details.
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Hurst Castle is just a short from The Stables & Tree Tops. This magnificent artillery fort is steeped in nearly 500 years worth of history & is a must see during your time on the south coast. aroundaboutbritain.co.uk/Ham… #HurstCastle #EnglishHeritage #Hampshire #MilfordonSea #DayOut
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OtisTheDog@OtisTheDog313 Jul 2019
I went to @TheHurstCastle today - they are super dog friendly and I had a pawfect day out 🐾
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Round the Island Race this morning, it was stunning at Hurst Castle UK - the castle was open to enjoy raised views, coffee and bacon sarnies... Solent Coastguard - Operations Centre - HM Coastguard Lymington were... facebook.com/RenoufDesign/po…

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Round the Island Race this morning, it was stunning at Hurst Castle UK - the castle was open to enjoy raised views, coffee and bacon sarnies... Solent Coastguard - Operations Centre - HM Coastguard...

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Join @TheHurstCastle for a 1940's musical march down memory lane with the singing duo sensation, #TheLandGirls on #Saturday 22nd June. Shows at 1pm & 3pm and included in #castle admission fee. #HantsDaysOut #VisitHampshire #FamilyFun ow.ly/hFPL50uD5rY
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🤩 We are spoilt for choice with all of the fantastic activities and attractions in the New Forest! From theme parks to paddleboarding, farms & zoos to horse riding - there are so many things to do! thenewforest.co.uk/things-to…
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Sarah Morris@BlackdogDNA5 Jun 2019
Walked along Hurst spit today to @TheHurstCastle and saw many of the #DDay75 aircraft fly over #Hampshire #Solent #Lighthouse
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End the week by getting involved in our New Forest Activity Taster Day! ☀️🏄🏻🏹 Tomorrow some of our activity providers are offering sessions at discounted prices - including paddleboarding, archery, kayaking & more! Choose your session/s & book now!! thenewforest.co.uk/things-to…
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Join @TheHurstCastle in their trail to mark the 75th #anniversary of the #D-DayLandings this #halfterm 25th August - 2nd June. The #castle was built by #HenryVIII & is thought to be one of the best preserved of Henry VIII’s castles! #HantsDaysOut ow.ly/MFRa50unDFa
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Are you ready for half term?! If you're looking for something to do then hurstcastleuk is starting its celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings this Saturday (25th May), with… instagram.com/p/BxzSC5JhhE0/…
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