Wheelchair Accessible Lymington / Lymington self catering holidays

Discover Lymington and Pennington

Our Bench offers family and wheelchair-accessible self-catering holiday accommodation in Lymington. We'd love you to book a week's holiday or an out-of-season break. Here are some locations and activity ideas in the Lymington area. Further ideas for places to visit within the New Forest National Park and some of our favourite day trips are also included. This is not an exhaustive list: facilities, accessibility, costs, and opening hours can vary, so we recommend doing your own research to check suitability.

Lymington Charter Market

Lymington’s Charter Market takes place every Saturday from 8am to 4pm in the bustling High Street. With around 100 stalls, you’ll find a variety of edible treats, plants, local food produce, household goods, and craft items. It’s a superb day out for all budgets. Visit Lymington Market for more details.

Lymington Quay and Quay Hill

At the bottom of Lymington High Street is the cobbled Quay Hill. Access to some shops and restaurants is limited due to historic interest, but braving the cobbles leads you to Lymington Quay. Alternatively, take a right at the bottom of the High Street, follow the road to the left, and turn left again. Lymington is a premier yachting centre with deep water access to all visitor mooring areas. Enjoy a river cruise, pirate boat trip, or sit on the quayside with a coffee, gin & tonic, or a pint. Children love crabbing on the quayside; buckets and lines are available in local shops or can be borrowed from us.

Lymington Sea Water Baths

Seasonally open, this is a fantastic family fun day with 200 metres of inflatable obstacle courses, stand-up paddleboards, aqua jousting, and a children’s splash pool. Disabled access and facilities are available. Pre-booking is required. Sea Water Baths.

Lymington to Keyhaven Nature Reserve

Covering nearly 500 acres between the mouth of the Lymington River and the village of Keyhaven, the reserve offers circular walks, views of migrating birds, and scenery across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Ideal for exploration by bike, mobility scooter or foot. Nature Reserve Guide and Map of Walks

St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery

Discover more about the New Forest coast, its maritime heritage, and local smuggling history. The museum offers interactive exhibits, changing exhibitions, an art gallery, and the Old School Cafe. Barbe Museum Web Site

The Malt Cinema

Lymington Cinema showcases various films and theatre shows. It is accessible and has wheelchair viewing at all performances. You can see what is on here.

Lymington Health and Leisure

The leisure centre features a 25-meter main pool with accessible changing rooms, fun time sessions for families, a gym, and various fitness classes. Non-members are welcome. Lymington Health and Leisure.

Lymington to Yarmouth Ferry

Regular ferries to the Isle of Wight take just 40 minutes. Enjoy stunning views across the Solent. Advance booking is recommended for day trips, and discounts are available for blue badge holders.- your guide to getting around the Island.

New Forest Adventure Golf

Open all year, this mini-golf course features 18 holes reflecting the New Forest. Summer months offer pick-your-own fruit nearby with picnic areas and a cafe.

Lymington Sailability

A charity providing sailing and power boat opportunities for people with disabilities in a safe environment.

Lymington Golf Centre

Offers 9 and 18-hole courses, open to non-members year-round. Booking is advisable. Call 01590 689631 to book up to seven days in advance.

New Forest Tour Bus

A seasonal open-top bus with audio commentary brings the New Forest to life. Two routes stop in Lymington, and you can enjoy circular tours or change buses en route. Details of routes and timetables can be found here.

Eating Out in Lymington

There are many pubs, restaurants, and coffee shops in the Lymington area worth visiting. Here are a few of our favourites:

Pubs and Restaurants

• The Lion and LamB: A traditional village pub behind Tesco in the village, a small independent pub with daily specials - about 7 minutes walk away - there is no wheelchair accessible toilet due to the building restrictions, but there are ground floor loos - we recommend booking due to the size and although there is a large step at the front door, you can pop round the back, through the gate (small amount of gravel) and there is ramped access on block paving - if unsure the landlors will always help!

• The Townhouse, Lymington: Located opposite Waitrose, offering level access, great food, quiz nights on Wednesdays, live music on weekends, and a local's lunch on Thursdays. Note: No accessible toilet.

• The Old Mill: A riverside pub 2.5 km away with level access through part of the pub and an accessible toilet. Some areas are on different floors due to the building's historic nature. Ask for wheelchair accessible seating when booking.

• The Six Bells, Wetherspoons: A split-level restaurant with step-free access. You can download their app, order from your phone, and pay at the table.

• The Monkey Brewhouse: Live music every Sunday and daily specials. Not all areas are wheelchair accessible, so inform them of your needs when booking.

• The Sail Inn: Located at the top of Lymington High Street, family-friendly with an accessible loo and a selection of vegan wines. Breakfast menu from 10am on weekends.

• The Ship Inn: Situated on Lymington Quay, offering indoor and harbourside dining with a great range of cocktails.

• The Mayflower: Enjoy a pint in their large beer garden.

• Walhampton Arms: Located just outside Lymington with great parking, this pub hosts a regular quiz on the first Friday of the month and offers a fantastic carvery.

Fine Dining

• Stanwell House

• The Pig at Brockenhurst

• The Kitchen at Careys Manor

Lymington also has Indian restaurants, a pizza restaurant, an Italian restaurant, Thai restaurants, and traditional English options. You can view some of the local favorites here on Trip Advisor.

Cafes

• Lounges of Lymington: Off Lymington High Street, featuring a lovely outside courtyard. Dog-friendly, with complimentary treats for dogs.

• Mabels Cafe: Situated just outside Lymington at Shallowmead Nursery, fully accessible and opening onto a courtyard garden.

• Otters Garden Centre: Offers breakfast, light lunches, and Sunday roast. Hidden inside another garden centre.

• Bridges of Lymington: A family-run business at the top of the High Street, known for accommodating dietary requests and offering 30 flavours of tea.

Dining In Your Holiday Cottage

Shopping Delivery

Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury's offer delivery services. Arrange for your food delivery to arrive between 10am and 1pm on the Friday of your holiday start, and we will bring it in for you.

Home Cooked Meal

Local caterers 7th Wave Events can cater for a family meal, BBQ, or picnic. They will even cook a special meal in your cottage and take the washing up home.

Takeaway

At Foxpond (SO41 8DW), there is a selection of takeaways including Indian (Forest Tandoori), Chinese, Thai, and Fish and Chips. The nearest fish and chip shop is on the village square. Rivaaz, located on St Thomas' Street, also offers a great Indian menu and caters for gluten-free clients.

Home Cooking Made Easy

Lymington has its own Cooks where you can buy home-cooked frozen meals. You can shop online and collect after 2 hours. Note: Their entrance has a large step, and there are only small freezers in the cottages.

Holidays in Lymington are available all year round - out of season it is often quieter and more restful