Lymington is perfect for a summer’s day out with the family, walk the marshes, grab lunch, and pick your own would be our go-to!
A 7km family walk at Lymington Marshes
This is a brilliant circular walk with plenty on route for kids to keep entertained and enjoy! Walk along the Quayside for river views followed by the coastal marshes of the Lymington-Keyhaven Nature Reserve. We took a leisurely pace with plenty of stops and it took us around 3 hours.
We grabbed coffee and pastries from the Saturday market and one of the many pasty shops on the high street and sat in the sunshine on the quayside. We also enjoyed a 50p ‘baby cone’ from our fave ice cream takeaway spot at the bottom of the cobbled st towards the quayside.
Start/finish: Lymington Town Railway Station, SO41 9AU, or one of the many car parks around the centre Distance: Around 4 miles or 6-7km Local facilities: Public toilets in Lymington, near St Barbe Museum. Train and bus transport to start of walk Accessibility: Easy walk along level ground More info available here – https://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/…/lymington-marshes/
777 motorcycle cafe
We visited a recently opened spot in the waterside town just off the main high st at the top of the famous cobbled street leading down to the quayside. It’s a bit of a hidden gem tucked away and has been a garage for around 35 years until in October the owner John opened it up as a coffee and food spot too. ☕️🥪
It’s got plenty to take in with motorcycle themed decor everywhere you look and vintage couches and more. Indie rock music playing and serving up local Lymington Coffee mongers coffee roasted around the corner. They still do motorbike mot and servicing as part of the cafe space! 🏍️
They serve up brekkies and lunches and we had a avo and egg plate as well as sausage and egg sandwich which set the day right. 
Its open 9-4 Tuesdays to Sundays and also available for private hire.
Great alternative spot to visit when in Lymington.
It’s dog friendly too! 🐶
3 Gosport St, Lymington SO41 9BG
Pick-your-own cherries at Goodall’s Farm
Goodall’s farm is just outside of Lymington and is great for PYO!
There are less than ten spots in the UK where you can do cherry picking and we have one here in our lovely County. Head there when the season opens; they don’t last long so you will have to be quick!
The kids love this place. At the time of our visit, there was a large hanger with the cherries in to explore which felt like a bit of a jungle adventure. We were advised the redder the cherries were, the more ripe and there were plenty of them. The farm also had strawberries for picking which we also just had to get stuck into!
Open every day 9am to 5pm and 10 to 5 Sundays.
Goodalls PYO, South Baddesley, Road, Lymington SO41 5SD
Maybe consider the Pirate Boat adventure?
If you’re looking for accommodation options, here are a few:
The Bothy, Lymington ; Harford en-suite rooms, Lymington ; Sail Away, Lymington.
