Guidebook for Lymington area
Parks & Nature
Yarmouth is where you leave the ferry from Lymington. It's a destination in itself, as it's charming. The Island offers wonderful scenery, great walking, sailing and pretty villages.
118 locals recommend
Isle of Wight
Yarmouth is where you leave the ferry from Lymington. It's a destination in itself, as it's charming. The Island offers wonderful scenery, great walking, sailing and pretty villages.
Charming, quiet little harbour that's hardly changed at all for decades. The Gun pub, sailing clubs, nature reserve, birdwatching, walks along the sea wall to Lymington and along the shingle bank to Hurst Castle. Ferry boat trips to historic Hurst Castle marking the entrance to the Solent. Views of the Isle of Wight and the Needles lighthouse. Possible to walk to Keyhaven across the fields from Efford Mill.
33 locals recommend
Keyhaven
Charming, quiet little harbour that's hardly changed at all for decades. The Gun pub, sailing clubs, nature reserve, birdwatching, walks along the sea wall to Lymington and along the shingle bank to Hurst Castle. Ferry boat trips to historic Hurst Castle marking the entrance to the Solent. Views of the Isle of Wight and the Needles lighthouse. Possible to walk to Keyhaven across the fields from Efford Mill.
Village with real community atmosphere, village green and beach with year-round swimming for the brave! Independently run shops and good food choices. No bank or post office, but several ATMs.
Milford on sea
Village with real community atmosphere, village green and beach with year-round swimming for the brave! Independently run shops and good food choices. No bank or post office, but several ATMs.
Food Scene
Fabulous views across the Solent. Recently under new management, but reviews are very good.
61 locals recommend
The Haven Bar & Restaurant
King's Saltern RoadFabulous views across the Solent. Recently under new management, but reviews are very good.
Lanes of Lymington
Ashley LaneNice food in the centre of Lymington just off the High Street.
The Crown Inn
Old Christchurch RoadGood food at a real village pub nearby.
Award-winning fish restaurant, but pre-booking essential.
31 locals recommend
Verveine Fishmarket Restaurant
98 High StAward-winning fish restaurant, but pre-booking essential.
Tiny, award-winning French restaurant in Milford village. Pre-booking essential.
20 locals recommend
La Perle
60 High StTiny, award-winning French restaurant in Milford village. Pre-booking essential.
Expensive but good food. For special occasions. Booking well in advance essential.
147 locals recommend
The Pig
B3055Expensive but good food. For special occasions. Booking well in advance essential.
The Fisherman's Rest
All Saints RoadPopular pub serving food. Nice atmosphere.
Restaurant in recently refurbished hotel near the marinas and yacht clubs. Used to be a popular drinking spot with the locals, but now rather more up-market. Has large outdoor space for summer meals.
23 locals recommend
The Mayflower
King's Saltern RoadRestaurant in recently refurbished hotel near the marinas and yacht clubs. Used to be a popular drinking spot with the locals, but now rather more up-market. Has large outdoor space for summer meals.
A little bit further away, but a great traditional country pub and restaurant located in the New Forest National Park. A warm welcome, delicious food and locally brewed ales.
Bought in 1990 by John Illsley, bass guitarist of Dire Straits, in order to preserve it for the local community, the East End Arms has managed to retain its loyal local following while also drawing in visitors from outside the area, attracted by the authentically good food and relaxed atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
East End Arms
A little bit further away, but a great traditional country pub and restaurant located in the New Forest National Park. A warm welcome, delicious food and locally brewed ales.
Bought in 1990 by John Illsley, bass guitarist of Dire Straits, in order to preserve it for the local community, the East End Arms has managed to retain its loyal local following while also drawing in visitors from outside the area, attracted by the authentically good food and relaxed atmosphere.
Local pub with lots of atmosphere. We haven't eaten there for a while, so we'd be glad to know what you think of it.
13 locals recommend
The Chequers Inn
Lower WoodsideLocal pub with lots of atmosphere. We haven't eaten there for a while, so we'd be glad to know what you think of it.
Posh pub grub at the recently renamed Waggon and Horses pub near the Isle of Wight ferry.
7 locals recommend
The Ferryman
Undershore RoadPosh pub grub at the recently renamed Waggon and Horses pub near the Isle of Wight ferry.
Award-winning small family-run restaurant serving mainly French dishes. Booking essential.
26 locals recommend
The Elderflower Restaurant
4A Quay StAward-winning small family-run restaurant serving mainly French dishes. Booking essential.
The Gun Inn
Keyhaven RoadRecently under new management. Gastro-pub in Keyhaven.
Excellent, dog-friendly café for inexpensive, creative and substantial (light!) lunches and snacks. Coffee highly recommended
12 locals recommend
saltwater cafe
60 High StExcellent, dog-friendly café for inexpensive, creative and substantial (light!) lunches and snacks. Coffee highly recommended
Excellent for innovative, high quality light lunches and snacks. Very friendly. Set right in the centre of Lymngton, just off the High Street.
The Larder
Excellent for innovative, high quality light lunches and snacks. Very friendly. Set right in the centre of Lymngton, just off the High Street.
Nice rural setting for light lunches or tea. Can be reached by footpath across the fields and woodlands nearby. Also by road of course.
Braxton Gardens
Nice rural setting for light lunches or tea. Can be reached by footpath across the fields and woodlands nearby. Also by road of course.
Shopping
Great farm shop and vineyard and tea room serving light meals all day
13 locals recommend
Setley Ridge Vineyard
Lymington RoadGreat farm shop and vineyard and tea room serving light meals all day
Waitrose & Partners
Stanford RoadOnline orders accepted at Efford Mill - just ask Fiona
Absolutely the best strawberries. Pick your own or buy along with lovely home-made jam and other delicious produce. Cream teas. Open in summer season only.
6 locals recommend
Goodall's Strawberries
Absolutely the best strawberries. Pick your own or buy along with lovely home-made jam and other delicious produce. Cream teas. Open in summer season only.
Getting Around
Trains to and from London via Southampton and to Weymouth via Bournemouth and Poole. Change here for Lymington Town and Pier stations. Good bike hire here. Also bus conections: New Forest Bus tours.
6 locals recommend
Brockenhurst Railway Station
Station ApproachTrains to and from London via Southampton and to Weymouth via Bournemouth and Poole. Change here for Lymington Town and Pier stations. Good bike hire here. Also bus conections: New Forest Bus tours.
Ferry to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, for a great day out on a sunny day. Expensive for cars, but foot passengers can get around the West Wight easily by bus: a trip to the Needles is highly recommended.
18 locals recommend
Lymington Car Ferry Terminal station
Undershore RoadFerry to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, for a great day out on a sunny day. Expensive for cars, but foot passengers can get around the West Wight easily by bus: a trip to the Needles is highly recommended.
Great place to hire bikes in Brockenhurst. Right by the main railway station with a regular service to London.
30 locals recommend
Cyclexperience Bicycle Hire
Great place to hire bikes in Brockenhurst. Right by the main railway station with a regular service to London.
River ferry boat from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle. An alternative to walking along the shingle bank to the castle. A lovely outing with great sea views to the Isle of Wight and the Needles. Hurst Castle is steeped in history.
9 locals recommend
Hurst Castle Ferries
Keyhaven RoadRiver ferry boat from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle. An alternative to walking along the shingle bank to the castle. A lovely outing with great sea views to the Isle of Wight and the Needles. Hurst Castle is steeped in history.
Sightseeing
Historic and pretty Beaulieu village with Palace House and the Abbey ruins as well as the National Motor Museum. Garden Centre with Steph's Kitchen Cafe serving wholesome and tasty local food. Montague Arms Hotel for fine dining.
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9 locals recommend
Palace House
Historic and pretty Beaulieu village with Palace House and the Abbey ruins as well as the National Motor Museum. Garden Centre with Steph's Kitchen Cafe serving wholesome and tasty local food. Montague Arms Hotel for fine dining.
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