Lymington
Ward in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.757, -1.549 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 31 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 |
Lymington sits on the west bank of the Lymington River, opening onto the Solent and serving as a local gateway to the Isle of Wight via the ferry to Yarmouth. The town is fringed by salt marshes and mudflats, with the dramatic shingle of Hurst Spit and easy access into the New Forest hinterland of Hampshire, so its geography combines working harbour, coastal scenery and woodland close by.
Georgian streets, a long-running market and a strong maritime culture give the place a distinctive character: sailing and yacht services drive much of the local economy alongside tourism and independent shops, while its history of salt-making and boatbuilding still colours the town’s identity. Socially it mixes long-standing local communities with commuters and seasonal visitors, making it a lively small port with a comfortable, slightly upscale feel.
Postcode districts covering Lymington
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 13.1 miles21 km
- Portsmouth 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Bournemouth 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Poole 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Gosport 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Waterlooville 24 miles38.7 km
- Fareham 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Eastleigh 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Winchester 23.5 miles37.7 km
- Salisbury 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Christchurch 8.7 miles14 km
Neighbouring places
- Lymington Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Lymington and Pennington Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Pennington Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Walhampton and Portmore Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Boldre Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Everton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Pilley Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Milford & Hordle Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Sandy Down Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hordle Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Milford on Sea Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Lymington
SO41 9ZB, SO41 3QR, SO41 9AU, SO41 8DF, SO41 8JP, SO41 9DQ, SO41 9DB, SO41 3QN, SO41 1BX … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Southampton Airport 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Lymington Town Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Lymington Pier Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
Hotels near Lymington Ad
- Monkey Brewhouse 0.7 miles1.1 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 4.4 miles7 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 4.4 miles7 km
- Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel 1.1 miles1.7 km
- The Beach House 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Manor at Sway 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Huntsman of Brockenhurst 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Bay Colwell 4.9 miles7.8 km
Schools in Lymington
- Lymington C of E Infant School Primary
- Lymington Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 1 mile1.6 km
- Hinton House Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Exbury House Estate 7.2 miles11.5 km
- New Forest Forest 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Avon Beach Beach 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Cadland House Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Northcourt Country house 11.4 miles18.4 km