Lymington is located on the Lymington River on its west bank. It is a port for the Solent in the Hampshire, England district of New Forest. Because its closeness to New Forest and the harbor it has a booming tourist industry. It also has three marinas and is a major yachting area. Lymington has a population of roughly 14,000.
The cities shops cater to those who love sailing and the tourist too. On Saturdays there is a market that is help on High Street. It is the usual market that is held in the region including a wide variety of crafts, general household items plus a selection of different foods and produce from the area.
Recently several areas of the city have been modernized by removing older home then putting apartments and retirement homes in their place. High Street has also gone through some changes. It now is the home of several chain stores and coffee shops. Approval has just been granted for the building a large retirement apartment complex in the historical Quay area.
During the 18th and 19th centuries Lymington has a military depot that was home to several foreign troops and militias. During the Napoleonic Wars the King's German Legion was stationed there. During this time it had a booming ship building industry. The town's wealth during this time is still scene today in the cobbled streets and architecture.
The town has many activities including multiple parks, a 9 hole golf course, two sailing clubs, a row club, library, community center, sports centers small cinema. It also has two swimming pools including the one built in 1833 called the Lymington Open Air Sea Water Baths. Because the town is near New Forest it makes it the ideal location for out door activities as well such as walking, cycling, riding and sailing. Recently there have been additions of a skate park and several tennis courts.
There are two railway stations Lymington Pier and Lymington Town. They are connected to the national railway network with a branch line that goes to Brockenhurst. The railways unofficial name is the Lymington Flyer. It is one of the last railways operating with slam door trains.
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