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Business Est. 1857
British Association
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Hythe Removals
Keeping families on the move since 1857. Contact our team today to get a free quote from Hampshire's trusted removals experts.
Our Removals Service Includes…
Removals Coordinator
On hand to help you through to your completed move.
Mileage
There are no hidden costs. All our quotes include mileage.
Goods in Transit Cover
Restricted liability is provided as standard.*
Robe Cartons
Clothes travel in style in our robe cartons.
Covers & Blankets
Slot-on, padded covers protect white goods and furniture.
Carbon Footprint Offsetting
To offset carbon emissions we're planting 2,000 trees.
Uniformed Crew
Our trained crews are DBS checked and carry photo ID.
Recycled Materials
We use recycled/recyclable materials where possible.
Biodegradable Mattress Bags
Mattress bags are used once, then recycled.
Carpet Runners
Floor protection is available for both locations.**
About Hythe
Population
14,604 – 2021 UK Census
Local Authority
Local Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Totton
8 miles – 15 minutes
Airport
Southampton
18 miles – 28 minutes
Golf Course
Dibden Golf Centre
2 miles – 6 minutes
Theatre
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
11 miles – 23 minutes
Museum
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
6 miles – 14 minutes
Waste & Recycling
Marchwood Recycling Centre
5 miles – 11 minutes
Extra Services
Packing
Comprehensive expert packing services, from single room, specialist items to complete home contents packing.
Storage
Short and long-term containerised storage. We'll collect from your old home and deliver to your new property.
Packing Materials
Wardrobe cartons, boxes, packing materials, tape, paper wrap. Made from recycled and recyclable materials.
A Very Short History of Hythe
1293
The first records of Hythe date back to a small fishingvillage and ferry point.
1575
'Hitheferye' appears on Saxton's map of Hampshire.
1750s
A long history of military boat building begins. From the Napoleonic era, to 20th century seaplanes, to D-Day landings, to a US naval base.
1881
A new pier opens with great ceremony on New Year's Day. Measuring 2,100 feet, it's one of the ten longest piers in the British Isles.
1909
Tracks are laid for hand-propelled trolleys to drive visitors to the end of the pier.
1912
On April 10th Hythe locals gather on the shoreline to watch a new ship set sail from Southampton on its maiden voyage. The RMS Titanic hits an iceberg on route to New York with the loss of 1,575 lives.
1922
An electric railway is built to ferry passengers to the end of the pier, it's still going strong today and is the oldest of its kind in the world.
1931
TE Lawrence ('Lawrence of Arabia') moves to Hythe, renting a room at Myrtle Cottage in Shore Road, while overseeing the construction and trials of a seaplane for the RAF.
1944
Motor torpedo boats are built for the Navy and RAF. Royal Navy Commandos are also stationed in the town while and use the beaches during training, ahead of the D-Day landings.
1966
Sir Christopher Cockerell, inventor of the hovercraft, founds the Hovercraft Development Company. Having created his original designs in East Anglia, Hythe offers the perfect conditions for his new craft becoming the site of the first cross-Channel hovercraft service.
1988
The first ever Great Waterside Raft Race takes place. Still running to this day, this wonderfully eccentric, often hilarious event, raises money for the RNLI.
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