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Family Owned Business Est 1973

Family Owned
Business Est. 1857

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Lymington Removals

Keeping families on the move since 1857. Contact our team today to get a free quote from Hampshire’s trusted removals experts.

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Our Removals Service Includes…

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Removals Coordinator

On hand to help you through to your completed move.

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Mileage

There are no hidden costs. All our quotes include mileage.

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Goods in Transit Cover

Restricted liability is provided as standard.*

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Robe Cartons

Clothes travel in style in our robe cartons.

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Covers & Blankets

Slot-on, padded covers protect white goods and furniture.

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Carbon Footprint Offsetting

To offset carbon emissions we’re planting 2,000 trees.

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Uniformed Crew

Our trained crews are DBS checked and carry photo ID.

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Recycled Materials

We use recycled/recyclable materials where possible.

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Biodegradable Mattress Bags

Mattress bags are used once, then recycled.

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Carpet Runners

Floor protection is available for both locations.**

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About Lymington

Population

14,858 – 2021 UK Census

Local Schools

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Nearest…

Train Station

Lymington Pier

1 mile – 5 minutes

Airport

Bournemouth

18 miles – 34 minutes

Golf Course

Lymington Golf Centre

1.5 miles – 5 minutes

Theatre

The Regent, Christchurch

12 miles – 30 minutes

Museum

National Motor Museum

16 miles – 7 minutes

Waste & Recycling

Efford Recycling Centre

2.5 miles – 8 minutes

A Very Short History of Lymington


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1086

Hardly even a village at the time, Lymington is features in the Domesday Book, containing one villager, three smallholders and two slaves.

1338

During the Hundred Years War the French attack and burn Lymington.

1370

The French come back and do it again!

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1545

The third time’s the charm! Our cousins across the Channel pop back for a bit more rampage and fire starting.

1685

Having fallen out of love with the monarchy (who failed to protect them from the French) the people of Lymington and Mayor, side with the Duke of Monmouth during the Monmouth Rebellion. King James II puts down the rebellion and Lymington even less popular with the Monarch.

1724

Between 1724 – 1766 the town’s salt producers export 4,612 tons of salt as far afield as Ireland, Norway and America.

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1727

Daniel Defoe says of the town, “…her salt trade is all I can say to her; for though she is very well situated, as to the convenience of shipping, I do not find they have any foreign commerce, except it be what we call smuggling, and roguing”.

1801

The population reaches 2,378.

1807

The town’s first cricket club is founded.

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1832

Gas lighting follows in 1832.

1838

The UK’s oldest Lido is built in the town. The listed building still stands.

1859

The first railway is opened.

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1865

The UK’s last saltworks closes.

1884

Piped water is introduced to homes and businesses.

1974

Due to the Local Government Act 1972, the Borough of Lymington becomes the Parish of Lymington.

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