Lymington

Address
81 High Street
Lymington
SO41 9AN
Opening Times
Tuesday to Friday09:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
We are closed on Mondays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
Lymington Branch

Lymington – Optical & Audiology Care

Our Lymington branch offers a welcoming and purpose-designed environment for complete hearing and eye care. You’ll find us in our new premises at 81 High Street (having moved round the corner from our original site in Emsworth Road) with easy access for patients visiting from across Hampshire and the New Forest.

We are delighted that from January 2026 our new premises in Lymington has allowed us to expand to offer optical services. Rawlings has offered expert optical care since 1895, with generations of families giving us the privilege of looking after their eyes and so we are thrilled that we now have the space to bring Lymington into line with our other branches. Whether you need a routine eye examination, new glasses, or advice on contact lenses, our experienced optometrist Gordon will guide you through your options with care and expertise. As with all our locations, our independence allows us to offer a broad choice of eyewear and lens technologies tailored to you with OCT scanning for the most detailed check of your ocular health.

Bill Mills, our audiology team lead, is not tied to any one manufacturer, allowing him to recommend hearing aids and accessories based solely on your needs, lifestyle, and budget. Bill brings years of professional experience and outstanding patient care, offering a truly personalised service. From reliable, economical options to the latest innovations in hearing technology and connectivity, he offers solutions from leading global brands including Widex and Starkey.

Our spacious clinic has been designed to provide a calm, quiet, and comfortable experience—whether you are attending for a hearing assessment or an eye examination. We look forward to welcoming you to our Lymington branch and helping you enjoy clearer sight and better hearing.

What our Lymington customers say about us

  • From the very first meeting, I felt I was in a safe pair of hands. I visited the Lymington branch to have my ears syringed. Totally professional experience with excellent follow up and response times. I will most definitely choose them again if I need the same service.

    Theresa Beaumont Avatar Theresa Beaumont
    10 April 2025

    Really so impressed with Bill who has spent a good deal of time sorting out my mum’s hearing loss. First to have done this after several bad experiences with other providers. He showed he really cared about her and the result is a very happy 90 year old mum! Thank you Bill!

    Daniel Taylor Avatar Daniel Taylor
    26 November 2024

    Having recently acquired my wonderful new aids..... I wish to thank Bill, his very professional and thorough service. A well deserved 5 stars.

    Allan Wolff Avatar Allan Wolff
    26 October 2024
  • Had a good thorough annual hearing check with Bill Mills, who readjusted my hearing aids to suit me better. Fantastic service, to be recommended.

    Sue Jobber Avatar Sue Jobber
    10 October 2024

    Had a good thorough annual hearing check with Bill Mills, who readjusted my hearing aids to suit me better. Fantastic service, to be recommended.

    Sue Jobber Avatar Sue Jobber
    26 September 2024

    Excellent, quick, friendly and efficient. My daughter was made to feel at ease whilst her ears were cleared out. Thank you

    Amy Morris Avatar Amy Morris
    26 September 2024
  • Recently I was in a panic mode as my right ear had completely blocked any sound And gave me a miserable weekend. I’m normally under the hospital for regular removal of ear wax but My appt was running late.I was apprehensive as I had always been seen At the hospital knowing That I was always used to micro suction. My experience with solent hearing was one hundred per cent.I felt very relaxed with Peter And he gave me a thorough examination,and very very gentle and proffesional. And the big bonus he said it was only one ear that needed doing and I know much cheaper than a lot of places Thank you again Peter I look forward to seeing you in the future re hearing aids Dawn Parkyn Update I have recently attended an appt for my hearing aids. Taken over recently by Rawlingsons, k was apprehensive as I had only just got used to The previous owners.( you know what it’s like when you change doctors & dentists) But I needn’t have got myself in a stew as Bill Was very gentle and ver professional in his work and nothing to much trouble so I’m one happy customer, so if you are one that gets. Concerned I can assure you there’s no need Happy days Dawn Parkyn

    Dawn Parkyn Avatar Dawn Parkyn
    26 August 2024

    Bill was very friendly on my first visit to Rawlings. He was extremely knowledgeable and adjusted the settings of my hearing aid to improve the incoming volume which has made a positive difference. I have already spoken highly of Bill and recommended him to friends.

    Carol Riggs Avatar Carol Riggs
    26 August 2024

    I have found Mr Mills to be thorough in his attention to detail, helpful and considerate to all my hearing needs! I will be encouraging my friends to seek his assistance when they require this in the future.

    Roz Piggott Avatar Roz Piggott
    10 July 2024
  • Bill was fantastic and made the whole wax removal experience very easy.

    Ashley Young Avatar Ashley Young
    10 July 2024

    I am so pleased that I came across Solent Hearing. I found Peter Robertson to be very professional . He gave me a thorough hearing test and advised me of the type of hearing aid I needed for my particular hearing loss. Peter explained everything so well and advised that if I had any problems I can always give him a call between appointments.

    Fran Connolly Avatar Fran Connolly
    26 February 2024

    Peter and Nikki offer a truly 5 star service. He is a lovely guy, he really knows his trade and nothing is too much trouble.

    Mike Barron Avatar Mike Barron
    10 July 2023
  • Peter has visited my mother at home to evaluate her hearing needs more than once and has supplied everything needed to make sure her hearing is as good as possible. I highly recommend him.

    Shar Sweeney Avatar Shar Sweeney
    10 July 2023

    Very professional service at fairly short notice, my second visit once again brilliant service, thanks.

    Clive Swearse Avatar Clive Swearse
    10 July 2023

    Peter did a very professional job clearing wax. Highly recommended

    Mike Green Avatar Mike Green
    10 July 2023
  • I used Solent Hearing for the first time, to have my earwax cleared. I was very impressed with the service, Peter was very professional, and the whole experience was very quick and painless. I would not hesitate using Solent Hearing again. Thank you for a very good service.

    Alison Kay Avatar Alison Kay
    10 July 2023

    Found the team at Solent Hearing to be professional. From the initial booking reservation to conducting the treatment. Having used of clinics in the last few years it was sensibly priced too.

    Dave Grant Avatar Dave Grant
    10 July 2023

    I have been extremely pleased with the excellent and personal service I have received with Peter. He gives his clients plenty of time answering their concerns and questions. I don't hesitate to recommend him for impartial guidance and advice.

    Ant K Avatar Ant K
    10 July 2023
  • Peter offered an appointment within 24 hours, super service, super professional and he sorted my ear wax issue - a super experience all round - highly recommended.

    David Marsh Avatar David Marsh
    10 July 2023

    I found Peter Robertson to be very professional, efficient and easy to talk to about my problems with ear wax which he resolved quickly and without a long wait for an appointment. He also gave me excellent advice about hearing aids and offered competitive pricing which included first rate after sales care. I will definitely use Peter again for ear wax removal and replacement hearing aids in the future and I have no hesitation in recommended him. John Carter

    John Carter Avatar John Carter
    26 February 2023

    I used Solent Hearing for the first time, to have my earwax cleared. I was very impressed with the service, Peter was very professional, and the whole experience was very quick and painless. I would not hesitate using Solent Hearing again. Thank you for a very good service.

    Alison Kay Avatar Alison Kay
    26 February 2023

Our Lymington branch staff

Joshua Williams

Manager

Joshua Williams

FBDO

I have worked in optics practically all my working life, I remember once walking past the Winchester Rawlings branch, stopping by the window, and thinking to myself I really wish I could work somewhere like that. The very next year I was fortunate enough to get an interview in that exact branch for a role as a Dispensing Assistant. I was delighted to be supported by Rawlings through the 3 year ophthalmic dispensing course at City & Islington College, and I am now proud to be a fully qualified Dispensing Optician. My next move is to be Manager of our Lymington branch which is an exciting opportunity although I will miss Winchester!

I really enjoy and have a passion for dispensing and find the science around eyes very fascinating, I get a lot of fulfilment out of helping and informing the general public about glasses and visual aids. As well as the economical options we offer, I enjoy explaining the benefits of the premium lenses and frames that we are lucky enough to have at our disposal here. I particularly enjoy the ability to discuss and dispense specialised lenses such as Myopia Management lenses that can slow down or even stop the progression of myopia (short-sight) in children.

When I am not at work it is safe to assume I am either enjoying some family time with my wife and two children or settling down with some tabletop gaming. My wife and I also love (on the rare occasions we are able to escape!) to watch a musical.

Optometrists / Contact Lens Opticians / Audiologists

Bill Mills

Bill Mills

MSHAA

I am passionate about my job, and I believe in giving excellent service delivered with trust and integrity and clients regularly refer friends and family to me. When the position of Audiology Lead with Rawlings Opticians came up, I knew it was the perfect role as I wanted to work with a genuinely “independent” hearing device provider, not one which is either owned or allied to one particular brand.

I knew from experience that this would give me the opportunity to give a more professional service to tailor the hearing solution more specifically to the patients’ individual requirements. Offering wax removal and earplugs as well leads to an interesting and varied working day.

My life as a Hearing Aid Audiologist began in 2014 when I decided to have a career change as having had many years of international travel working in the textile industry, I wanted to be based in the UK for a better work/life balance. I enjoy working with people and to be able to genuinely improve someone’s quality of life puts a smile on my face (as well as my patients!) when they realise what a difference hearing well can make to them. Providing audiology services has seen me working in Devon for a hearing brand before moving to Hampshire to deliver hearing care for a national optical company. Previously based in Lymington, I have worked across multiple locations across Hampshire and Dorset.

I’m a hearing aid wearer, as my hearing was damaged while working in the textile industry. I like to wear Widex aids and have been doing so for the past 3 years

Our dispensing team

Joshua Williams

Travel information

Emsworth Road
6 from Brockenhurst
112 from Hythe
119 and 120 from New Milton
X1 and X2 from Bournemouth
Lymington Town
Moore Barlow Llp, 48 High Street, Lymington SO41 9Z

Out of hours eyecare for customers of the Lymington practice