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Pilley is a relaxed and tranquil village with a well-stocked shop, Post Office, church, village hall and one of the New Forests’ best pubs. The village is frequented by New Forest ponies, cattle and donkeys who take a detour from the surrounding open forest to wander down the village lanes. Nearby is Royden Woods, a nature reserve with paths and tracks to cycle or walk to Brockenhurst. For more shops, the busy Georgian Marine town of Lymington is just 3 miles away.

Pilley is home to the oldest pub in the New Forest, The Fleur de Lys, which has served drinks since 1096. Pop in, and you’ll find a list of previous landlords since 1498 proudly displayed by the entrance. This chocolate box, picture perfect thatched pub is as exceptionally historic and traditional inside, as it is out. Vast inglenook fire places crack and fizzle in the colder months and during warm sunny months, a lovely beer garden beckons you outside. Service is fast and friendly and the food holds an outstanding reputation.   

Other notable attractions in the village include the stunning woodland garden at ‘Spinners’. Here, you can see unusual and rare plants, and enjoy a tea and coffee in the quirky visitors ‘Cabin’.  If you love soft fluffy, funky sheep then look at New Forest Mohair. They have a herd of beautiful Angora Goats and produce a gorgeous range of lustrous scarves, socks, yarns, silks, hats and fleeces.

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Pilley is a relaxed, tranquil village with a good selection of shops, free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys, and one of the New Forest's best pubs.

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Pilley is a relaxed and tranquil village with a well-stocked shop, Post Office, church, village hall and one of the New Forests’ best pubs. The village is frequented by New Forest ponies, cattle and donkeys who take a detour from the surrounding open forest to wander down the village lanes. Nearby is Royden Woods, a nature reserve with paths and tracks to cycle or walk to Brockenhurst. For more shops, the busy Georgian Marine town of Lymington is just 3 miles away.

Pilley is home to the oldest pub in the New Forest, The Fleur de Lys, which has served drinks since 1096. Pop in, and you’ll find a list of previous landlords since 1498 proudly displayed by the entrance. This chocolate box, picture perfect thatched pub is as exceptionally historic and traditional inside, as it is out. Vast inglenook fire places crack and fizzle in the colder months and during warm sunny months, a lovely beer garden beckons you outside. Service is fast and friendly and the food holds an outstanding reputation.   

Other notable attractions in the village include the stunning woodland garden at ‘Spinners’. Here, you can see unusual and rare plants, and enjoy a tea and coffee in the quirky visitors ‘Cabin’.  If you love soft fluffy, funky sheep then look at New Forest Mohair. They have a herd of beautiful Angora Goats and produce a gorgeous range of lustrous scarves, socks, yarns, silks, hats and fleeces.


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The Cut Flower Farm
(2 miles)

Perfect as a gift for a special occasion or simply as a holiday treat, The Cut Flower Farm near Lymington offers a wide variety of beautiful, fragrant, seasonal cut flowers and foliage. 

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Roydon Wood Wildlife Reserve
(2 miles)

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A patchwork of ancient woodland brimming with pastures, ponds, heaths and the Lymington River, Roydon Wood Wildlife Reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife and from flora and fauna to tawny owls.  The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust manage the nature reserves and its ideal territory for walking with the dog and enjoying this beautiful environment.

http://www.hiwwt.org.uk/reserves/roydon-woods

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Fabulous location, right on the doorstep of our accommodation. Deer, foxes, cows, horses in abundance! Some great cycle routes running through it on bridleways.

August 2020


Absolutely great for peaceful walking.

October 2017


Walhampton Golf Course
(2 miles)

A nine hole golf course in a tranquil New Forest setting, Walhampton Golf Course is an informal environment with a friendly clubhouse.  The accessible links course welcomes all ages and abilities to take part on the course with green fees starting at £12.50 for visitors.

http://www.walhamptongolf.org.uk

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Puffin Cruises
(2 miles)

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Puffin Cruises in Lymington is a fun and exciting way to explore this part of the world and see its natural beauty from the water, whether you’re merely enjoying the ferry service, taking a 30 minute river cruise or opting for an hour long picnic or sunset cruise - there’s something for every mood.  Trips run daily from the town’s historic quay, weather permitting!

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A fun and relaxing way to spend half an hour. Would recommend but wish they did longer cruises too

September 2023


A pleasant river trip, and informative. Worth taking 30 mins to do this.

September 2023


First class

September 2023


Ver clean, comfortable boat and the Captain was friendly and very informative

September 2023


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December 2022


Very interesting and enjoyable trip down the river. Wish it had been longer!

July 2022


Thoroughly enjoyable

May 2022


Lovely trip out on the boat. We had the boat to ourselves and my children both had a turn at driving which they were really pleased about. I wish they did trips that were a little longer than half an hour.

April 2022


Would loved to have experienced this cruise but it was closed the entire week that we stayed in Lymington

October 2021


Excellent 30 minute cruise around the harbour! We would book again no problem! Our captain was Phil who was very knowledgeable and courteous.

September 2021


Really enjoyed this fun, informative trip around the Lymingron river passing the beautiful yachts in the marina and spotting the birds in the sea grass.

June 2019


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June 2018


St Barbe Museum
(2 miles)

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St Barbe Museum explores the unique history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast. The hands-on displays provide a fascinating journey of discovery for all ages, charting Lymington’s development as a market town and port and looking at the smugglers and boat builders who have used the Solent shore. The art galleries host an exclusive programme of exhibitions that regularly works on loan from national and regional collections.

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Small but very interesting. Also has a cafe.

April 2024


pleasant cafe also

February 2024


Visited on a damp day on my own, interesting museum and a good Art Gallery within the same building. Very nice and well staffed cafe area with a good selection of tasty food and nice coffee.

October 2023


Had a nice meal here upon arrival in Lymington. Very pleasant helpful staff. Also, a very nice gift shop, and Tourist Information centre.

October 2023


Brilliant Museum and the cafe is excellent

September 2023


Excellent museum that tells the story of the town and local area and also has space for changing exhibitions. Also acts as the local visitor info centre and has plenty of information about things to do in the area. There's also a nice gift shop and super little cafe.

September 2023


Great little museum. Very informative about the history of the area and even our teenagers enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit.

August 2022


A bit of a hidden gem really, very good and informative displays in a well laid out and spacious environment, we particularly liked the community involvement with a group of local children very actively enjoying the surroundings, the coffee shop and the engaging and helpful staff. If anything the museum could sell itself to the public better - we nearly didn't go in as there was little to explain what was inside other than the art galleries

May 2022


Wonderful art exhibition and everyone was very helpful. Great cafe and recommend the coffee and biscuits!

October 2021


Well worth spending a morning learning about the history of Lymington and the wider New Forest area. There is always an interesting pop up exhibition too. The cafe is great and serves lovely home made food.

October 2021


Well worth a visit. Tasty food and good service.

October 2021


Very interesting museum and when we visited there was an art exhibition which was an added bonus.

June 2021


Have visited the museum previously and found it interesting, having grown up locally. Now has an excellent coffee shop.

September 2020


We had a nice coffee on terrace of their café - didn't get a chance to visit Museum itself, but found some great cards + gifts in shop!

September 2020


Brilliant exhibition and we loved the museum. Our boys attended a free needle felting workshop and and came home with wonderful art work!

February 2020


interesting small museum with good displays

September 2019


Loved our visit to the museum, really friendly staff and despite compact size whiled away a couple of hours. Well worth a visit!

April 2019


Really interesting small museum packed with information and an exceptional display in the art gallery

October 2018


Extremely interesting museum, enjoyed the art,. Very welcoming reception and good cafe. I fully recommend a visit

June 2018

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