Welcome to the Council Website for The Historic Town of Yarmouth, winners of the best kept town award 2025, and its neighbouring village, Thorley. Situated in the West of the Island, Yarmouth is one of the main entry points, for car and foot passengers from the mainland via Lymington, a journey of about 30 minutes.
The Town Square with Traditional Coaching House, Parish Church and Town Hall.
During the course of the year the Town’s Carnival Committee organise a number of events held in the Square, The Annual Pancake Race, Bonfire Night Prosession and Christmas Carols, all of which are very well attended by residents and visitors alike
Yarmouth Harbour
The Harbour at Yarmouth is a magnet for sailors; it is the first Island harbour after navigating the Needles Channel and entering The Solent, during the summer months a variety of craft from many countries visit, and there is an annual gathering of Old Gaffers’ yachts.
