![]() ![]() It is thought that this first Charter applied to the area to the west of the Church (now St Thomas's Street) and probably a small settlement by the river, near the quay and salterns. The Earl William de Redvers was quick to note the opportunity to profit from a market and fair, and his charter of priviledges, granted between 11 formed the Borough of New Lymington. There are public toilets behind M&S and in New Street near St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery. Avoid a penalty charge notice by parking in one of the town's carparks.įor coach parking and drop off/pick up points in Lymington details can be found on the New Forest District Council’s web site Please note that there is no parking available on the High Street every Saturday between 6am and 6pm. Parking and Logistics for visiting Lymington Market Visitors to Lymington should try and allocate a whole day to incorporate the superb independent high street shops and boutiques, together with the many independent and family owned cafes and artisan restaurants where you can have coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.Īllow time to explore Earley and Angel Courtyards among numerous little alleyways and streets off the High Street! And to stroll down the famous cobbled streets at the bottom of the High Street to the Quay and the Marinas beyond: watch the sailing boats and luxury yachts intermingle with the fishing fraternity. Pick a sunny day, and you can spend a fascinating few hours exploring Lymington's Charter Market! Combined with exploring and soaking up the "By Sea and Forest Enchanted" atmosphere of Lymington, a trip to the market makes a great day out for visitors to the New Forest. Jewellery, bric-abrac, clothes, shoes, plants and bedding - Lymington's market has it all! Lymington Market - combined with Lymington's shops, boutiques and cafes it's a full day out! ![]() There is something to suit all budgets, whether looking for a hand crafted gift for a loved one or a special souvenir of your trip. (If you're spending the whole day out, it's worth bringing a a cool bag to bring back local fish, cheeses and meats.) There are approximately 90 stalls every week selling all manner of edible treats from olives, breads, cakes, fudge, pies, to fruit and vegetables to take home. The market stalls include everything from fresh produce and flowers, shrubs and plants to general household goods, craft items and bric-a-brac. from hand crafted jewellery and souvenirs to take home plants, food produce, general household goods, craft items and bric-a-brac. Stalls selling everyday foodstuffs and edible treats and much more. The High Street was deliberately designed to be wide enough for a market to be held regularly and this can still be seen in the current imposing Georgian architecture that lines both sides of the High Street, from the Quay in the East and up to St Thomas Church which holds a commanding position in the West. Farmers, traders and merchants would come from far and wide to sell their goods. The Market was originally granted a Charter (a document providing certain rights to the people of the town) in the mid-13th Century, which enabled Medieval Lymington to hold its own market. It's by far the largest street market in the New Forest area and with a great deal of history behind it is nowadays a special experience for New Forest visitors to enjoy.ĭiscover Lymington's regular Charter Market Traders and read on to find out more about the market!Ī traditional weekly market, established in the 1250s Lymington’s Charter Market takes place along the length of the High Street every Saturday throughout the year from 8am to 4pm. Lymington's Saturday Charter Market Every Saturday throughout the year and a "must" for New Forest visitors!
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