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Lymington is a coastal town in the New Forest National Park, famous for its sailing history, marinas, and coastal walks. You can enjoy shopping, fishing, and outdoor activities in the beautiful New Forest, or take a car ferry to the Isle of Wight. Find attractions, events, accommodation, and things to do in Lymington.
Lymington / ˈ l ɪ m ɪ ŋ t ən / is a port town on the west bank of the Lymington River on the Solent, in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. The town faces Yarmouth, Isle of Wight , to which there is a car ferry service operated by Wightlink .
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The historic town of Lymington offers plenty for the visitor to the New Forest. This colourful coastal town is an ancient seaport with a rich maritime history. Situated on the west bank of the Lymington River, on the edge of the Solent, Lymington is a major yachting centre with three marinas. The town began as an Anglo-Saxon village and is ...
- The New Forest. Lymington is on the fringe of 219 square miles of unenclosed forest, pasture and heathland. Equines have freely roamed this land since before the Last Ice Age, and their descendant is the New Forest pony, which is usually free to run loose in semi-feral conditions.
- Solent Way Walk. Lymington is by the eastern trailhead of a 60-mile path between Milford-on-Sea in the west and Emsworth Harbour in the east. As the name suggests, this runs the length of the Solent, the strait between mainland England and the Isle of Wight.
- Hurst Castle. Henry VIII built Hurst Castle in the early 1540s as part of the Device Forts system. This gun fort is at the narrow western entrance to the Solent, at the end of the mile-long shingle bank, the Hurst Spit.
- Lymington Town Trail. The Lymington and Pennington government website has a downloadable leaflet and map marked with trails in Lymington and its outskirts.
Get cultured. Make a visit to the St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, the focal point for arts and heritage in the area. This is a great place to start with for learning more about the history of Lymington and the New Forest coastline. There are also regular exhibitions and a large events programme. Stop for a spot of shopping.
Based in the mouth of Lymington River on the edge of the New Forest, Hampshire, the marina is the premier choice for sailors in the Solent due to its perfect location, protected harbour and luxury facilities. On-site, the Haven Bar and Restaurant provides stunning views along with delicious food and drink.
