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The Ark Café and Christian Bookshop

an independent, not for profit, retailer in Lymington, HampshireArk logo

                          
11 St Thomas Street, Lymington
SO41 9NA
(at the top of the High Street)

Telephone: 01590 675588 
Email: enquiries@arkbookshop.co.uk




STOP PRESS:
On Christmas Eve we all enjoyed a party to celebrate the retirement of the owner of The Ark, Ginny Ayling, to give thanks for her vision for this special place and wish her well.
We closed the doors and very much hope to be reopening in the New Year under new ownership.


The Ark is for Sale

A message from the owner, Ginny Ayling:
In 2003 I had the vision to make this place a Christian presence in the High Street, where people could come and know they would always find a friendly face and be welcome - to show God's love in action.  Our Café is widely used by both the local community and visitors to Lymington and we have built up a great reputation for excellent food, home-made cakes, coffee, and service second to none. Our bookshop serves local churches and schools as well as offering a welcoming place for anyone to browse, ask advice and buy.
I would like to retire later this year and hand over the ownership of The Ark to someone who feels the call to continue and develop this work. Would you, or anyone you may know, be interested in putting their capital and energy into this important ministry and outreach?  Please do contact me if you would like to discuss this.
For Particulars of Sale, click here Particulars of Sale