Lymington is a port on the Solent, in the New Forest district of Hampshire. It is to the east of the Bournemouth conurbation, and faces Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. Lymington was known as Lentune in the Domesday book. During the middle ages it had a thriving shipbuilding business. Lymington was well known for smuggling in years gone by due to the winding river and many subterranean passages from the quay. It is now a haven for yachting enthusiasts, who enjoy the advantages of the double tides, with it's marina edged with shops full of sea faring clothes and plenty of places to eat and drink. Cobbled streets and 17th century houses make Lymington a must for visitors. The large church at the top of the High Street, St Thomas's which dates back to the 12th century, once had a curate, Henry Lyte, who wrote many famous hymns including "Abide with me". Much of the town centre is Victorian and Georgian.
Transportation in Lymington
By Car: From Southampton & the East either exit M27 J1 then head south along the A337,
or from the A35, turn south at Lyndhurst along the A337.
From Bournemouth & the West, follow the A35 East and then at Christchurch, follow the A337 East. Lymington is 12 miles away.
By Train: Frequent services operate from many parts of the country to Lymington, either direct or with cross-London connections.
By Coach: There is a frequent National Express service operating various coaches to Lymington from around the U
By Ferry: Lymington ferry port is in a small but busy market town located on the edge of the New Forest on the North West end of The Solent. Lymington is a bustling market town with a wide variety of shops from picturesque boutiques on the cobbled quay to the larger supermarkets. The Georgian and Victorian architecture and the varied and colourful history help to create a distinctive quaintness drawing visitors back time and again. The Lymington to Yarmouth ferry is the shortest car ferry journey across the Solent taking just 30 minutes. There is also a seasonal service running from Lymington to Cowes during Cowes Week.
Lymington's High Street is dominated by the Parish church of St. Thomas the Apostle. It includes some architectural features which are over 600 years old. The churchyard has an avenue of lime trees which were planted in the Seventeenth Century. The Sammy Miller Museum gives classic motorcycles the "Beaulieu" treatment. Many of the once-eminent British marques from Ariel to Vincent are displayed, as well as several acclaimed trials bikes ridden by Sammy Miller himself, one of Britain's most successful trials riders.
