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Hythe's position makes it one of the best vantage points for viewing liners arriving at the port of Southampton, which attracts many ship-watchers to the area. Hythe also has a marina of relatively recent foundation, at which a large number of expensive yachts and boats are moored. A number of large and expensive houses are situated around the marina, overlooking the waterside. These developments have conferred upon Hythe a reputation for affluence, and indeed parts such as Dibden Purlieu are amongst the richest wards in the UK. (According to the Indices of Deprivation 2000 it is 247th richest out of 8414.)

The first recorded reference to Hythe dates from 1293, though the village was almost certainly established long before this date. Its waterside location and proximity to Southampton facilitated trade, shipbuilding, and other maritime activities, which along with agriculture formed the basis of the village's economy. Until 1913, Hythe was part of the parish of Fawley. It is now part of the parish of Hythe and Dibden.

In 1998 the population of Hythe was estimated at 20,000.

During World War II Hythe was used as a port for the 'little ships' of the Royal Navy, the Motor Torpedo Boats and the RAF Air/Sea Rescue Boats. In 1960, The Hovercraft Development Company and Sir Christopher Cockerel, its founder, moved to Hythe.

 


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Featured Businesses and Services in Hythe

  • Salt Bar & Kitchen

    Located in Hythe, Southampton, England, United Kingdom

    Salt Bar & Kitchen

    The Salt Bar & Kitchen Restaurant is situated on the waterfront in Hythe Marina, United Kingdom and is a superb place to relax with a drink or a cocktail in the lounge area of the pub or enjoy a superb meal in the Restaurant. The Salt Bar & Kitche...

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  • Hythe Sailing Club

    Located in Hythe, Southampton, England, United Kingdom

    Hythe Sailing Club

    Welcome to the Hythe Sailing Club, United Kingdom. The Hythe Sailing Club is a family-friendly club, lying between Southampton and the New Forest, with ready access to safe dinghy Sailing waters and The Solent, Isle of Wight and beyond. Membership is cur...

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Other Businesses and Services in Hythe

  • Hythe Ferry

    Located in Hythe, Southampton, England, United Kingdom

    Hythe Ferry

    A trip on the Hythe Ferry is probably one of the best views of the Queen Mary 2 & Queen Elizabeth 2 when in their Southampton home berth, as the Hythe Ferry sails right past the berth. The ferrymen of Hythe have been making the crossing to Southampton...

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  • Hythe Marina Village

    Located in Hythe, Southampton, England, United Kingdom

    Hythe Marina Village

    Welcome to the Hythe Marina Village, the first Marina village to be built in the United Kingdom. Located on the western shore of Southampton Water, it is a unique development of a Marina, together with waterside homes, shops, restaurants and chandlery. T...

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