Tracey's Guidebook
Food and Drink
Great location in the seafront, lovely decor and food. Great place for a drink, meal or coffee.
17 locals recommend
The Lighthouse
Hurst RoadGreat location in the seafront, lovely decor and food. Great place for a drink, meal or coffee.
Local eatery and bar. Cosy fires in the winter and a large outdoor seating area with sea views in the summer.
23 locals recommend
The Beach House, Milford on Sea
Park LaneLocal eatery and bar. Cosy fires in the winter and a large outdoor seating area with sea views in the summer.
The Cave
2 Church HillCosy, friendly wine bar
Lazy Lion
32 High StGreat pub/eatery in Milford on Sea
High quality food and drinks in Barton on Sea, the next village along the coast
30 locals recommend
Pebble Beach
Marine DriveHigh quality food and drinks in Barton on Sea, the next village along the coast
The Wash House Bar
27 High StLocal beers, gin and other drinks in a cosy bar
Lymington Seafood Festival
Bath RoadFor the foodies
The Royal Oak
Ringwood RoadGreat local pub, walkable from Shorefield Country Park
Beaches
Lovely village with restaurants, cafes and bars. Seafront has pebbly beach and a sandbar appears at low tide, creating a lagoon, which is a local favourite for the kids.
8 locals recommend
Milford On Sea Car Park
57 Whitby RdLovely village with restaurants, cafes and bars. Seafront has pebbly beach and a sandbar appears at low tide, creating a lagoon, which is a local favourite for the kids.
Beautiful, long, sandy beach, great for swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding etc. Lots of local parking and the bus travels from the main road near the entrance to Shorefield Country Park.
64 locals recommend
Avon Beach
Beautiful, long, sandy beach, great for swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding etc. Lots of local parking and the bus travels from the main road near the entrance to Shorefield Country Park.
Lovely, long sandy beach where you can nearly always find lots of space to yourself.
60 locals recommend
Southbourne Beachfront
Lovely, long sandy beach where you can nearly always find lots of space to yourself.
Bournemouth Beach
Beautiful sandy beach next to Bournemouth town centre.
Things to do
Large sea water Lido with inflatable obstacle course and paddleboarding
59 locals recommend
Lymington Sea Water Swimming Baths
Bath RoadLarge sea water Lido with inflatable obstacle course and paddleboarding
Take your family and friends on a skippered private Rib charter for a special day out on the Solent
Solent Rib Charter
Milford RoadTake your family and friends on a skippered private Rib charter for a special day out on the Solent
Slide down our high speed sledging runs and race each other on Ski Bobs, or take a wild ride down our tubing run in a free spinning Ringo.
49 locals recommend
Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre & Snowsports Shop
Matchams LaneSlide down our high speed sledging runs and race each other on Ski Bobs, or take a wild ride down our tubing run in a free spinning Ringo.
RockReef is an all year, all-weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94!
46 locals recommend
RockReef
RockReef is an all year, all-weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94!
The PierZip is the world’s first pier to shore zip wire, boasting a 250 metre dual zip wire. The dual zip line means you can ride with family & friends and challenge them to race to the shore!
11 locals recommend
PierZip
Pier ApproachThe PierZip is the world’s first pier to shore zip wire, boasting a 250 metre dual zip wire. The dual zip line means you can ride with family & friends and challenge them to race to the shore!
Beaulieu is an award winning family visitor attraction at the heart of the New Forest National Park
197 locals recommend
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
Beaulieu is an award winning family visitor attraction at the heart of the New Forest National Park
Exclusive private charter fishing & boat trips for smaller groups of people.
Specialising in 5 & 6 hour private charter inshore fishing trips for up to 6 people, ideal for friends & family groups etc.
Greg Pitt Sea Fishing
Keyhaven RoadExclusive private charter fishing & boat trips for smaller groups of people.
Specialising in 5 & 6 hour private charter inshore fishing trips for up to 6 people, ideal for friends & family groups etc.
See the English coast and the Isle of Wight on a day trip or weekend on the Solent, from Lymington in the New Forest
Escape Yachting Ltd
See the English coast and the Isle of Wight on a day trip or weekend on the Solent, from Lymington in the New Forest
We are Europe’s largest virtual reality venue, with 30 stations of the very best VR headsets
with all the top titles available to play multiplayer or solo.
Centre VR
Old Christchurch RoadWe are Europe’s largest virtual reality venue, with 30 stations of the very best VR headsets
with all the top titles available to play multiplayer or solo.
One for a big night out - famous singers and comedians for your entertainment
101 locals recommend
Bournemouth International Centre
Exeter RoadOne for a big night out - famous singers and comedians for your entertainment
Sightseeing
Beautiful walk along the headland with the sea on one side and Keyhaven on the other. There is a ferry in peak season that can take you back to Keyhaven if you are too tired for the return walk!
113 locals recommend
Hurst Castle
Beautiful walk along the headland with the sea on one side and Keyhaven on the other. There is a ferry in peak season that can take you back to Keyhaven if you are too tired for the return walk!
Isle of Wight
A short Ferry ride from Lymington
Once a thriving shipbuilding village where ships for Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar were built, now Buckler's Hard is a tranquil haven, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of modern life.
79 locals recommend
Bucklers Hard
Once a thriving shipbuilding village where ships for Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar were built, now Buckler's Hard is a tranquil haven, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay DriveInteresting place to visit with access to the beach