Visiting Lymington

The town of Lymington is one of those rare places that everyone falls in love with. A beautiful, Georgian market town, Lymington lies on the south coast of England halfway between Southampton and Bournemouth and is only 90 miles south west of London . It can be reached in about 90 minutes by train from London Waterloo or by car (via the M3, M27, and A337) in about 2 hours. Wonderfully positioned on the coast and near the New Forest , Lymington is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty as well as numerous historical sites such as Henry the 8th's castle at Hurst Spit and Buckler's Hard where many of Nelson's ships were built.

The lively town centre boasts wonderful shopping, with a large number of interesting independent shops as well as a growing selection of the well known national chains. Eating out is a favourite pastime for everyone and in Lymington you will find plenty of choice from cafes to gourmet restaurants, and from fish and chips to lobster thermidor.

Lymington is one of the main car ferry departure points to the Isle of Wight, being situated at the western end of the Solent, the sheltered strip of water that draws sailors from all over the UK and beyond. Lymington is one of the world's premier sailing resorts and the life of Lymington is centered on the Lymington River which has two large marinas as well as river berths for local residents. Visiting yachtsmen are well catered for with numerous visitors' moorings. Fishing boats still sail from Lymington and land their fish at the lively Town Quay, which is a magnet for visitors.

The very large Saturday Market is very popular and draws many visitors to the town looking for bargains in the stalls and eating in the Town's many cafes and restaurants. There are several hotels in the town as well as numerous Bed and Breakfasts and a growing numbers of cottages, houses and apartments to rent.

Lymington is an exciting combination of the old and the new and makes an ideal place for a visit, a short break or a full holiday. Leisure pursuits are well catered for with sailing, horse riding, walking, tennis, golf, fishing, diving all available in the town or nearby. Without doubt, Lymington is the ideal place for your next trip away.

The local economy also presents a vibrant picture, with many activities from ice cream production to precision manufacturing for the defence and nuclear industries. Sailing and boating is however Lymington's forte and many world famous companies associated with yachting are based in Lymington. Other companies cover a wide area from an award winning electronics research and development company to the manufacture of surgical implants. Lymington may have historic roots but the present day is very high tech.

A large new industrial area, Ampress Park has recently been developed and the Chamber of Commerce can help put you in touch with firms in the area if you are looking to invest in the local economy or require contacts in any relevant area of business.