Lymington
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.759, -1.558 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 31 95 |
| Population: | 16,446 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 |
Lymington is a handsome Georgian harbour town on the west bank of the river opening onto The Solent, at the southern edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England. Its pretty quay, narrow cobbled streets and timber‑framed buildings sit alongside marinas and salt marshes, making it a popular base for sailors, walkers and nature‑lovers heading to the Isle of Wight or exploring the forest and coast.
The town has a strong maritime identity - busy ferries to Yarmouth, thriving boatyards, sailing clubs and regular regattas - alongside an independent high street, markets and seasonal arts events. Historically a medieval market and salt‑making centre, Lymington today combines tourism, marine services and commuter residents, with conservation areas and bird‑rich saltings that reflect its long coastal heritage.
Postcode districts covering Lymington
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 13.2 miles
- Portsmouth 21.2 miles
- Bournemouth 13.1 miles
- Poole 17.9 miles
- Gosport 18.1 miles
- Waterlooville 24.3 miles
- Fareham 17.4 miles
- Eastleigh 18 miles
- Eastleigh Town 16.3 miles
- Winchester 23.5 miles
- Salisbury 24.4 miles
- Christchurch 8.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lymington and Pennington Parish 0.2 miles
- Pennington Ward 0.5 miles
- Boldre Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Walhampton and Portmore Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Everton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Milford & Hordle Ward 2 miles
- Pilley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hordle Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Sandy Down Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Milford on Sea Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Sway Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Lymington
SO41 8AZ, SO41 3PQ, SO41 3PW, SO41 9TN, SO41 3AE, SO41 9ER, SO41 8HX, SO41 1HF, SO41 9YB … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 12.5 miles
- Southampton Airport 15.9 miles
- Lymington Town Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Lymington Pier Railway Station 1.3 miles
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Schools in Lymington
- Lymington C of E Infant School Primary
- Lymington Junior School Primary
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Primary
- Pennington C of E Primary School Primary
- Priestlands School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 1.4 miles
- Hinton House Estate 5.5 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 6.3 miles
- Exbury House Estate 7.5 miles
- New Forest Forest 7.5 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 8 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8.9 miles
- Cadland House Estate 9.2 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 10.1 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 10.5 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 11.4 miles
- Northcourt Country house 11.8 miles