Barton on Sea is part of the town of New Milton Hampshire, between sea and the New Forest, situated south of the A337 (Lymington Road). New Milton town centre is about 3km north of Barton cliff top. It covers approximately 5km of coastline, from Chewton Bunny on the Hampshire/ Dorset borders to Becton Bunny in the east.

Situated at the eastern end of Christchurch Bay, Barton on Sea has spectacular views over the Solent and the western end of the Isle of Wight and the “Needles”, with views to Hurst Castle to the east and Christchurch and Hengistbury Head in the west.

There are a few shops in Barton, which are along Marine Drive East and in Sea Road, but visitors have a good choice of places to eat out. There is the Beachcomber, one of the few café’s that opens 365 days per year and is open for breakfast, lunches, snacks etc., till mid evening. Next along is the Sea Cottage Tea Shop, open for morning coffee, lunches and afternoon teas. Further along is the new Pebble Beach Restaurant and Bistro serving meals and “pub” lunches. About 400 metres further down Marine Drive is the Cliff House Hotel, virtually on the edge of the cliff top who serve “bar“ meals at lunchtime and dinner in the evening and lunch on Sundays.