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Welcome to Southampton

Southampton is a vibrant, modern city which offers a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world.

If you are looking for accommodation in Southampton we have a superb selection of graded and inspected establishments for you to choose from whatever your budget from high quality guest houses to 5 star luxury hotels.

You can also search for what to see and do in Southampton, what's on in Southampton or nightlife and eating out in Southampton to complete your holiday experience.

Also if you would like cruise passenger information or wish to take a guided walk around Southampton we have all the latest information available.

Cruise Ships and Liners Departing from Southampton

Southampton has always been a city that has been proud of its close links with the sea. We boast a world class port that's not only the Cruise Capital of Northern Europe, with over 280 cruise ship movements a year, but also one of the country's leading commercial dockyards. Follow these magnificent cruise ships around the world by taking a look at the cruiseship web cams.

Discover the city's amazing hidden spaces and experience contemporary art in medieval settings. Collect your full map and ArtVaults guide from the Bargate Monument Gallery. The self-led tour takes approximately one hour.Open at weekends from 12th July to 21st September12 - 4

Southampton Boat Show

At the Southampton Boat Show in Hampshire there's fun for all the family with boats, watersports, magical marina, shopping, holidays and fun features. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2008

Winter Ice Rink Returns to Southampton

Southampton City Council is delighted to announce it has struck up a deal with Cousins Entertainment Limited to provide a temporary real ice rink in front of the Civic Centre from Friday November 21 until Sunday January 11 2009 excluding Christmas Day.
Southampton City Ice Rink will be the centre piece of the city's winter attractions and is anticipated to attract more than 40,000 people over eight weeks.

As a customer focussed organisation Southampton City Council recognises the expectations and demands of customers. To view the Council's Customer Charter click here.