Things to do in Lymington
The following is a list of some of the things that you can see and do in and around Lymington:
Visit the Saturday morning market
A colourful and vibrant street market comes to the town every Saturday morning. It stretches all along the High Street to the Church of St Thomas at the top, and sells everything you could imagine, from olives and oranges, to teapots and tablecloths.
Browse the antique shops in the High Street
Lymington's Georgian High Street is dotted with antiques shops. Search our business database for antique shops in Lymington.
Take a boat ride from the Quay
From Lymington's small quay there are a choice of boat rides for you to enjoy - from short trips up the Lymington River to longer cruises to Hurst Castle.
Learn to sail
Where better to learn to sail than the town of Lymington - a yachting town with an international reputation for its sailing. There are a host of businesses to choose from. Search our business database for sailing organisations and businesses in Lymington.
Take a ferry trip to the Isle of Wight
Lymington's ferry can whisk you away to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight and only takes about half an hour. You can explore the picturesque cobbled-street town of Yarmouth on foot - or you could take your car on the ferry and tour the island more widely. For details of prices and timetables, visit the Wightlink website.
Go fishing
Lymington is the perfect base from which to go fishing in the area. Locations for fishing include the Lymington and Beaulieu rivers for tope and sting-ray; and the Hurst Castle area for cod and large bass. Mackerel and bass are caught in the Solent from small boats.
Go for a swim
If you fancy a bit of exercise, or just a refreshing dip in a pool, then you can search the business database for leisure centres in the Lymington area. You may want to visit Lymington's open air swimming pool, or the indoor leisure centre pool. Alternatively, you could venture west along the coast towards Milford on Sea where you will find quiet, pebbled beaches. As you head further towards Bournemouth, the beaches become sandier.
Walk along the beautiful Solent Way coastline
From Lymington, the Solent Way follows the sea wall around marshes and nature reserves until it reaches the pretty waterside hamlet of Keyhaven - 2.5 miles away as the crow flies. Why not stop at the pub in Keyhaven for a rest and a spot of lunch, and then return on foot later in the afternoon. Find out more about the Lymington and Keyhaven Nature reserves.
Go for a walk in the New Forest
A visit to the New Forest would not be complete without a walk in its folds. There are masses to choose from. Most New Forest carparks have visitor maps showing paths. Roydon Woods, just north of Lymington, is a beautiful place to go, particularly in the spring when the bluebells are in flower.
Watch a movie at Lymington Community Centre Cinema
The Community Centre in New Street, Lymington is a central venue for the latest films. It has regular showings every week at competitive prices. For further details, see Lymington Community Centre's website.
Cycle in the surrounding New Forest
With its network of cycling tracks, the New Forest is an ideal place to explore on bicycle. Search our database to find bicycle hire companies in the New Forest.
Treat yourself to a meal at one of the local restaurants
Visitors to Lymington are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. Search our business database for local places to eat.
Alternatively, you can search our business database for businesses offering New Forest-wide activities - such as horseriding, golf, and camping.
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