Location: Lymington
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Lymington /ˈlɪmɪŋtən/ is a port town on the west bank of the Lymington River on the Solent, in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. It faces Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, to which there is a car ferry service operated by Wightlink. It is within the civil parish of Lymington and Pennington.
Restaurants in Lymington
1. The Solent Way Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 225 reviews
Starting from Milford-on-Sea, this is a two-mile walk alongthe coast, ending at Hurst Castle, an ancient monument open year 'round, with a cafe. A ferry runs from the village of Keyhaven from Easter through summer months.
Reviewed By juliaandadam123 - Ashford, United Kingdom
We had some child free time and so got away for a couple of days and found ourselves having a lovely walk alongside the Solent. Paths were a bit wet (it’s a soggy November!!!) but views pleasant.
2. Robert Perera Fine Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Robert Perera Fine Art Gallery in Lymington is one of the leading South Coast Galleries and shows work by New Forest and nationally know artists, both contemporary and antique. You may have seen the galley on BBC's Flog-It!. We have on show works by two of the top New Forest artists, Barry Peckam RI and Robert King RSMA, showing scenes of the New Forest and the Solent including Lymington marshes, Keyhaven, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, Beaulieu, Yarmouth, Cowes, Hurst Castle and the Needles. We also show Royal Academy artists including Terry Frost RA, Tracey Emin RA, Sir Peter Blake RA, Hamilton Fraser RA and Dame Elisabeth Frink RA. On the period side we are specialist dealers in the work of marine artist William Lionel Wyllie RA b.1851 and perhaps have the largest collection of his etchings for sale in the world! His work includes views of the Thames, yachting in the Solent and HMS Victory in Portsmouth to name a few. We also have a varied collection of Modern British paintings and interesting prints including rare Grosvenor school linocuts. The collection is rounded off with Isle of Wight studio glass, Hoselton aluminium sailboats, Fine Art greetings cards and bespoke framing.
3. East End Arms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By alisonp715 - Bransgore, United Kingdom
This was my second visit, nearly a year apart and I cannot fault either time. Both times the staff were very friendly and attentive. First visit was a Sunday lunchtime and the roast was just fantastic. All four of us (1 veggie) all had roasts and were blown away with the meals. Second visit, Saturday lunchtime we had Starters of scallops and Thai fish cakes then mains of lamb and skate. Not sure how we managed desserts but sticky toffee puds were ordered and they were so delicious. I would totally recommend this pub. I cannot see a reason why you would not want to take a trip out to this lovely place. There are even horses and donkeys waiting for any leftovers as you leave! It is simply a wonderful place.
4. Woodside Park
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By BobBonHere - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
These gardens are lovely and beautifully maintained. Covering a large area there’s something for everyone including some lovely flowers and benches for the elderly; a children’s play area (including a skate park) and a ‘fairy trail’ for the really young.’ Highly recommended.
5. Lymington Charter Market
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
The Market was originally given a Charter (a document granting certain rights to the people of the town) in the mid-13th Century, which enabled Medieval Lymington to hold its own market. Farmers, traders and merchants would come from far and wide to sell their goods. This is still true of today's traders. The High Street was deliberately designed to be wide enough for a market to be held regularly. Nowadays and this can still be seen in the current striking Georgian architecture that lines both sides of the High Street from the Quay in the East and up to St Thomas' Church which holds a commanding position in the West. There are 100+ stalls every Saturday from 8am until 4pm, which is popular with local residents, visitors and tourists alike.
Reviewed By TraceyP648 - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Lovely street market with a huge variety of stalls from meat,veg,flowers to amazing craft stalls with all sorts items. Highly recommend this saturday 10-4pm market.
6. Hurst Spit
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By MickDot - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
One of the best places for a walk in Hampshire, the spit offers fantastic views over the sea to the Isle of Wight on one side and Keyhaven salt marsh with all its wildlife and picturesque beauty on the other. Plus you have Hurst castle to visit at the end and if you get tired you can always take the ferry back to Keyhaven
7. Lymington & Keyhaven Marshes
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By SuttonJewell - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Great walk or cycle path along the waters edge on one side and marshes, countryside on the other, lovely!
8. The Wash House Bar
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By dphillips2208 - Coventry, United Kingdom
What an amazing bar! The staff were great & cheerful, the place is decorated beautifully & what a great range of drinks! We had only come for the weekend & wanted to eat, the bar let us get a takeaway from the local chip shop (also great food) or you could get food delivered from other local eateries, and bring in to the bar to eat with our drinks. It seems there has been some dislike from locals on this bar, but all I can say, we really enjoyed the wash house, it’s got great ambience & also a lovely comfortable interior, what’s not to like as the staff were so cheerful & helpful, will definitely return on next visit, we wish you all the luck with your business, shame the locals can’t support this business, especially in these trying times for new businesses!! Good luck & keep doing what u do!! Thanks ????
9. Lymington Harbour
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By malc1005 - Kettering, United Kingdom
Lovely harbour to walk around, or even sail out off by ferry. You will see lots going on, and some great views. Recommended.
10. Braxton Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 169 reviews
A stones throw away from the sea.A beautiful place to come and relax in the gardens and tea room.Enjoy the gardens, buy the plants, sit down and relax with lunch, cake and tea!
Reviewed By Milacik_11 - London, United Kingdom
We have visited the café on our camping trip. Great coffee and cakes in a beautiful surroundings. We did sit outside in the garden as the weather was nice, and was so lovely. The coffee place inside looks so cosy and nice too. I would definitely recommend it...and they are dog friendly.. Will definitely visit again when we are in the area.
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