The historic town of Lymington is a colourful coastal town. Book some time to relax at one of these Lymington campsites and take a wander through the pretty cobbled streets of the old town on to the quay to watch the luxury yachts and fishing boats come and go. Walkers can take to the Solent Way which runs west (to its start at Milford on Sea) through Lymington Yacht Haven and strikes out along the seawall of Keyhaven Nature Reserve.
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (2.5 miles)
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
4.79 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (4.1 miles)
A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.
4.67 /5
New Milton, Hampshire (4.8 miles)
Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
4.64 /5
Freshwater, Isle of Wight (4.8 miles)
A family run park in the rural West Wight with sea view pitches. Pet friendly, set in beautiful Freshwater.
4.8 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (5.1 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping. Five minutes to Brockenhurst with miles of walking and cycling routes from site.
4.8 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (5.5 miles)
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (6.3 miles)
Family and dog friendly glamping cabins on the Isle of Wight. Onsite farm park, aqua park, restaurant and more!
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (7 miles)
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
4.85 /5
Lyndhurst, Hampshire (7.1 miles)
Peaceful, almost wild camping in a secluded spot in the New Forest. Spot free-roaming wild animals onsite!
Lyndhurst, Hampshire (7.4 miles)
Almost wild camping and touring, ten minutes from Beaulieu. Set in the New Forest, great for wildlife spotting!
Burley, Hampshire (7.5 miles)
An idyllic family friendly campsite in the heart of the New Forest, spacious grass pitches and close to beaches.
4.5 /5
Blackfield, Hampshire (8.2 miles)
Family friendly with exciting on-site activities. Bell tents available. Close to Lepe Beach.
4.58 /5
Exbury, Hampshire (8.3 miles)
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
4.68 /5
Ashurst, Hampshire (8.9 miles)
Family friendly campsite in the New Forest. Within a ten minute walk of pubs, a train station and scenic trails!
Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire (9 miles)
Family friendly outdoor activity centre set in the New Forest. Enjoy paddleboarding, bike hire, archery and more!
4.41 /5
Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset (9.1 miles)
Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.
5 /5
Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight (10.2 miles)
A coastal rural campsite, right beside a quiet sandy and shingle beach and near the IOW's Brighstone Forest.
4.68 /5
Fritham, Hampshire (11.1 miles)
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
4.5 /5
Ringwood, Hampshire (11.5 miles)
Charming shepherd's hut and gypsy wagon, ideal for couples and families. Perfect for exploring the New Forest.
4.96 /5
Fritham, Hampshire (11.6 miles)
Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (2.4 miles)
Set in 8 acres of well-maintained parkland, Lytton Lawn offers spectacular views of the Isle of Wight and Solent.
Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire (1.5 miles)
Set on the Lymington coast with superb views of the Needles from a range of tent and touring pitches. Dog friendly.
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (3.6 miles)
Deluxe treehouses with en-suites and hot tubs set on a New Forest park, near a beach with swimming pools and more.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (3.9 miles)
Tent camping in the New Forest National Park, walking distance to Brockenhurst. Onsite archery and rock climbing.
Freshwater, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (4.9 miles)
Luxury en-suite and off grid safari tents set in private meadows, just a mile from Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.
Bouldnor, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (5.2 miles)
Family run, camping and touring site, near the Isle of Wight's coastline, close to the ferry terminal at Yarmouth.
Cranmore, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (5.8 miles)
A sustainably focused site with geodesic domes, hammocks, ready pitched tents and back to basics woodland camping.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (5.8 miles)
Camping, touring and glamping in the heart of the New Forest. Direct access to walking trails with visiting deer!
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (6.2 miles)
Unique glamping with 360 degree views and amazing sunsets, close to Yarmouth and The Needles on the Isle of Wight.
Newbridge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (7.4 miles)
An award-winning, family owned holiday park set in 17 acres of countryside on the beautiful Isle of Wight.
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (8.2 miles)
This small family park offers a base from which you can explore the unspoilt New Forest and surrounding areas.
Burley, Hampshire (8.3 miles)
Nestled in fields with direct access to the New Forest, family and dog friendly glamping bell tents
Northwood, Cowes, Isle of Wight (9.5 miles)
A family friendly site close to Newport, with nine acres of unspoilt meadow to enjoy at one price all season.
Northwood, Cowes, Isle of Wight (9.5 miles)
Dog friendly rural camping and luxury glamping on the Isle of Wight, perfect for peace, quiet and Cowes' beaches.
Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset (9.6 miles)
Group glamping in spacious bell tents on the outskirts of the New Forest. Ideal for hen dos and birthday parties.
Calshot, Southampton, Hampshire (10.8 miles)
A tent and touring site located by an activity centre, with beachside pitches and views over to the Solent.
Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight (11 miles)
Unique and quirky family friendly glamping site within easy reach of Carisbrooke in the heart of the island.
Ringwood, Hampshire (12 miles)
Nestled in the New Forest this dog and family friendly site is just under 30 minutes from the Bournemouth coast.
Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset (9.7 miles)
Lavishly furnished yurts with private facilities and campfires set by the New Forest and Sopley Lake. Dog friendly.
Lymington is a bustling, colourful town with lots to see and do. Its Georgian high street is the venue for a well-known street-market every Saturday morning. This is the busiest time of the week for the town and this popular market boasts a range of stalls selling everything from local fine foods to craftwork and antiques.
The town's many features include a unique series of cobbled streets leading down to the pretty main quay area, popular with visitors who wish to sit, relax and watch the world sail by.
Boat trips around the Solent can be taken from the quayside and private sailing, motor-boating and fishing trips may be arranged at short notice. For those wishing to adventure further afield, Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight is reached by ferry in only a half hour and caters for both foot passengers and cars.
Lymington Sea Water Baths has everything you need for an action-packed day, from an inflatable obstacle course to water zorbs and stand up paddleboards as well as kayaks and a bit of aqua jousting.
Looking for adventure, try the Lymington Treasure Hunt Trail, where code cracking is important. The route takes around 2.5 hours to complete but there’s loads more to see and do; check out the quayside walk for lovely views over the water. This route also has two starting points - one on Bath Road, the other by the Parish Church - so you can take it at your own pace.
St Thomas' Church is the focal point of the town and sits in a dominant position at the top of the High Street hill. The church has parts which date back to 1250 and features a distinctive bell tower.
A short drive away brings you to Milford-on-Sea where you’ll find Hurst Castle, situated at the seaward end of the shingle spit that extends a mile and a half from Milford-On-Sea.
Perfect for cyclists and walkers is The Solent Way Walk. In one direction along the coast it will bring you to the coastal town of Milford-on-Sea in the other direction inland from the coast through the beautiful New Forest and along the river’s edge to Beaulieu.
If you’re looking for outdoor spaces to explore, The Lymington Reedbeds Nature Reserve is the largest of its kind along the South Coast. The perfect place to try and spot the rare breeds of birds such as the Cetti's warbler and bearded tit. It is excellent for walking too with views stretching out to the Isle of Wight. Other nearby nature reserves worth visiting include Roydon Woods, Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes and Bouldnor Forest.
Lymington Yacht Haven is a five gold anchor marina offering luxurious facilities, a relaxing and interesting place to wander and sit and look at the scenery.
The nearby Braxton Gardens, set around attractive Victorian farm buildings with a courtyard and raised lily pool leading into a walled garden serve excellent afternoon tea and are pleasant for summer strolls.
Not to be missed is the quaint village of Boldre with an impressive church and the beautiful Spinners garden where rare plants can be found. The village is quintessentially English in character, marked out by its rich array of magnificent old trees, traditional forest properties and the ancient multi-arched bridge spanning the river. Spinners Garden offers a joyful experience for everyone. The garden occupies a wonderful tranquil setting on a slope overlooking the river valley between Boldre and Lymington. Visitors to the garden enjoy lovely walks amongst a variety of woodland interspersed with Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Camellias, Hydrangeas, Japanese Maple and rare shrubs. There is a mixture of wet areas featuring moisture loving flowers and plants and carefully thought out foliage adds interest and year-round colour.