St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery
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"An intriguing local museum covering the area between the Solent Coast and the New Forest."
Overview
Just off the High Street in New Street you will find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery. This modern museum evolved through a community initiative in 1999 and documents the history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast, from prehistory to modern times. One highlight is the Boldre Hoard, 1,600 3rd-century coins uncovered near Lymington in 2014. The gallery features shows of all kinds, from local work to major exhibitions of nationally important art. There is a wonderful gift shop and exceptional cafe.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Hidden Gem accolade
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
- Opening Times
About the area
Hampshire’s varied landscape of hills and heaths, downlands and forests, valleys and coast are without rival in southern England. Hike across the chalk downland of the north Hampshire ‘highlands’, meander along peaceful paths through unspoilt river valleys of the Test, Itchen, Avon and Meon, or explore the lonely salt marshes and the beautiful medieval forest and heathland of the New Forest.
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166 Brambles Chine
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