(From Limen Tun - "Limen" - probably Celtic for Elm
River/Marshy River / "Tun" - Saxon meaning farm or hamlet)
The history
of Lymington stretches back many years and is illustrated
by it's quaint High Street and many fine Georgian buildings.
Careful planning around the town centre and quayside areas
has kept the character for which Lymington is renowned.
Lymington is a town with strong maritime links, still boasting
a quay and marinas and is a strong centre of activity for
many kinds of water based activities.
The cobbled street leading
to the quayside is one of the most attractive parts of Lymington
and is a hotspot for visitors. Retail outlets of all kinds
huddle next to each other approaching the waterside.
In the evening, Lymington offers many opportunities to
replace lost energy from a busy day with many different
types of good quality restaurants and bars.
The marinas are popular all
year round and more so in the summer months with the water
drawing large numbers of sailing enthusiasts into the area.
Lymington High Street and Lymington
town history information to follow...