Lymington Yacht Haven is situated in Lymington, a town on the south coast of England, immediately inside the Western Solent. It is a large marina on the harbour town's perimeter, which serves as a prominent sailing centre.

Within the Solent and a river mouth, the harbour provides complete protection. Safe access is provided in all reasonable conditions, night or day, and the marina is accessible at any stage of the tide.

The marina has no specific visitor arrangements and accommodates visitors in the berths of absent resident berth-holders. It is therefore advisable to make contact regarding berthing arrangements in advance.

Keyfacts for Lymington Yacht Haven

Position and approaches

Haven position

50° 45.106' N, 001° 31.500' W

This is the marina entrance.

What is the initial fix?

This is on the 319½° T leading line and is adjacent to the seasonal spherical race buoy Fl.Y.4s. The leading line, which is fixed red by night, is marked by an 11-metre high metal column and a second column, 17 metres high, positioned 400 metres to the northwest on the outer edge of the river wall at Horn Reach.

What are the key points of the approach?

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What's the story here?

Lymington Yacht Haven is a large-scale premier marina on the southern edge of Lymington's small historic market and harbour town. The town is situated inside the Solent, about three miles northeast of Hurst Point and within the mouth of the Lymington River that flows into the north side of the Solent through a salt marsh. It is the first marina encountered to port immediately behind the southern wave screen on the west side of the river, less than a ½ mile within the entrance.




Lymington Yacht Haven provides top-tier facilities as one of the Solent's premier marinas. The marina features 2.5 metres of depth, over 475 berths, and 100 visitor berths, accommodating vessels up to 30 metres (100ft). Additionally, it features dry berthing, secure boat storage, and RIB storage. It also hosts visiting yachts in the vacant berths owned by resident holders while they are away. It is advisable to contact the marina in advance to arrange your intended stay, Ch. 80 [Lymington Yacht Haven], +44 1590 677071, lymington@yachthavens.com or directly via there
online booking form.

• • Overnight Rate [2025](up to 12.2m / 40ft): £5.45 per metre, per day. (over 12.2m / 40ft £6.00 per metre).


• • Short Stay (Up to 4 Hours) Up to 12.2m (40ft): £17 (over 12.2m (40ft) £27).

Visitors can avail themselves of a 10% discount if 7 nights or more are booked in advance.




Lymington is accessible to most leisure vessels at all tide stages, although it is not an excessively deep harbour. The construction of a causeway in the eighteenth century diminished the river's scouring effect, resulting in shallowing. The constant movement of the ferries helps maintain the lower channel's minimum depth at 2.4 metres chart datum, up to the entrance at Lymington Yacht Haven.

How to get in?

The Western Approaches to The Solent and coastline encountered on the run-up to Southampton provides shoreline guidance and a tidal timer. Directions for the Lymington River are supplied in the Lymington Harbour entry.

The entrance to Lymington Yacht Haven is located on the port (western) side, immediately inside the harbour entrance behind the southern wave screen on the west side of the river. By night, it has leading lights, inline on 244° T, both fixed orange.




Berth as directed by the Lymington Yacht Haven marina office.

Why visit here?

Lymington Yacht Haven is owned and operated by the Yacht Havens Group, which is based in Lymington. The company manages a portfolio of nine marinas and dry stacks, providing over 4,000 berths for its customers. It is one of the leading marina operators in the UK.




Despite this scale, Yacht Havens remains a local business providing a personal touch. Each Yacht Haven is unique and operated by local staff who are passionate about their area and sailing grounds, and take great pride in welcoming guests to their marina. Visitors can expect a high standard and an enjoyable stay in Lymington Yacht Haven. Details of the marina's surrounds are covered in the Lymington Harbour entry.

What facilities are available?

The pontoons provide power and water. All domestic requirements, ice, Wi-Fi, launderette and a new washroom, can be found within the marina area. Diesel and unleaded petrol, including Gas cylinders, are available at the fuel dock situated on the sea wall in front of the marina office. Outgoing mail may be left at the marina reception for weekday’s collection. The marina provides general waste disposal, and full recycling facilities. Arrangements can be made for the disposal of waste oil.

The marina has a fully serviced boatyard that includes boat hoist services. There is a chandler onsite and a wide range of specialist services from rigging services to marine electronics, GRP repairs and cosmetic work and engineering. Almost any conceivable repair, maintenance item or refit a vessel could require can be attended to here or within the town area. There is a choice of three large well stocked chandlers in the town itself.

Excellent provisioning can be had within a 20-minute walk from the marina at Waitrose, Tesco and M&S on Lymington’s high street. Several banks will also be found close by with ATMs. The high street has hosted a market every Saturday since its first charter in the 13th Century. The market offers a variety of stalls that include fresh fruit and veg, fresh bread, meat, clothing and miscellaneous gifts. The town has a host of coffee shops, public houses and restaurants on the high street many of which offer free Wi-Fi. Lymington Town Sailing Club welcomes visiting yachtsmen to the Solent Room, with its extensive views over the western Solent. Royal Lymington Yacht Club welcomes visitors, using sail or power, from RYA-recognised clubs.

There is a regular half hourly train service from Lymington Pier and Town station to Brockenhurst. Brockenhurst is a mainline station that serves the South Coast with fast trains to London Waterloo Station. Southampton and Bournemouth International Airports are approximately 40 minutes away by road.

A very useful hourly summer Beach Bus runs from the Lymington Saltwater Baths, stopping at popular attractions such as Lepe Country Park, Exbury Gardens, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, to terminate at the Hythe Ferry. National Express operate coaches from Woking train station to Heathrow Airport, London - normally a half hourly service. There are a variety of tour bus services operating around the Lymington area.

Any security concerns?

The marina is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and regular patrols check on all boats. Access to the pontoon bridges, the shower blocks and the main berth holders’ car park is via security key fobs issued at the marina desk. CCTV surveillance exists throughout the marina area.

With thanks to:

Michael Harpur S/Y Whistler.