Lymington
Lymington is a vibrant Georgian market town with loads of fascinating history, built on the estuary of the Lymington River. In the 1800s Lymington had a reputation for smuggling, and for a long time it was an important area for the production of salt from the marshes to the west of the town.
There is a lot to see and do in Lymington. You can take fishing trips from the attractive quay or take the car ferry to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.
Lymington boasts 3 supermarkets, including Waitrose, M&S and Tesco, and many good independent shops selling gifts of all kinds, ladies fashion, shoes and accessories. There is also a good range of pubs and restaurants to suit all budgets.
Lymington Market runs all day on a Saturday, all year round. It takes up the whole length of the High Street and sells a wide variety of products in a great atmosphere.
Looking for self catering accommodation near Lymington?
Bartley Barn is barely 5 miles from Lymington, on the open forest close to Hatchet Pond on on the road to Beaulieu. It sleeps up to 8 in comfort. Bartley Barn provides a complimentary parking clock - so you'll park free in most Lymington car parks.