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One of Southampton's great advantages is that is so easy to reach. Southampton's excellent south coast location means that travel links by road,rail,sea and air are unmatched in the region.

Parking and Public Transport: Southampton has 42 car parks, from surface car parks around the city centre to covered car parks within the city's main shopping area, including WestQuay's 4,000 parking spaces.
Travel Tickets: TRAVEL TICKETS ON SALE AT SOUTHAMPTON TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE HYTHE FERRY Return off peak tickets valid for use after 9am and all weekend. Adults £4.20 Child / OAP £2.

Visit Southampton

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

Conference Venues

Destination Southampton - Official Conference Bureau Southampton offers you a wealth of conference venues and facilities in both new and traditional settings including modern hotels, purpose-built conference centres and historic houses, as well as more unusual venues.

Group Travel

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Accommodation in Southampton

Whether you are coming to Southampton on business or for pleasure, Southampton can offer an outstanding range of accommodation from a luxurious 5 star hotel to cosy family-run guesthouses.

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Nightlife and Eating Out

Southampton's exciting nightlife is renowned in the region.

SE Yacht Harbours and Marinas

SE Yacht Harbours and Marinas Sail South East has been formed between organisations interested in improving awareness among potential visitors, and improving the services and facilities available in yacht harbours (including marinas, moorings and anchorages) in the South East ...

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All material on these pages, including layout, presentation, text, logos, icons, photos and all other artwork and material is Copyright Southampton City Council 2006 unless otherwise stated.

Southampton - Cruise Capital of Northern Europe

Southampton has many exciting attractions, but few can match the magnificent spectacle of the world's greatest liners and cruise ships sailing into port, or embarking on a voyage of discovery and glamour.

Travelling to the Port of Southampton: Southampton's excellent South Coast location means that travel links by road,rail,sea and air are unmatched in the region. Further travel information can be found on the Travelling to Southampton link.
Shore Excursions: Discover Southampton - one of Britain's most historic ports. It is also a vibrant, modern city offering a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world.
Cruise and Airport Parking: If you are driving to Southampton to join your cruise ship and are looking for a secure car parking facility within the docks you can find out more details with Cruise and Passenger Services Associated British Ports You can ...
Pre - Cruise Hotel Deals: Southampton Hotels If you want to travel to Southampton the day before you sail, then take advantage of the special rates that have been negotiated with the following hotels.
Cruise Terminal Facilities: Cruise Terminals Queen Elizabeth ll Cruise Terminal Cruise Information Desk: Telephone 023 8033 2389 Taxis: Taxis can be booked via the Pursers Office on board the vessel or at the terminal taxi rank outside the Embarkation Lounge.
Crew Members Information: Crew Members Information Internet Cafes Bargate Internet Café Bargate Centre York Buildings Southampton SO14 1HF Tel: 023 8123 5206 Starbyte Cyber Cafes Ltd 12 New Road Southampton SO14 0AA Tel: 023 8033 0000 Blue Star Internet Café 97 St ...

What to See and Do

Whether you want to visit one of the best UK art galleries outside London or fancy catching a blockbusting musical, Southampton is place to come to.

Parks: Southampton's parks make it the greenest city in Southern England.
Art Galleries: These days everywhere in Britain seems to be a city of culture but few places can genuinely match Southampton's cultural offerings: Outstanding art galleries, two magnificent theatres, countless concerts, festivals and events.
Museums: Museum of Archaeology The superb collection of the Museum of Archaeology is an ideal place to start your own tour of historical Southampton.
Theatres: Mayflower Theatre At the heart of Southampton's performing arts tradition is the majestic Mayflower Theatre , the largest theatre in southern England. This opened in 1928 and has recently undergone extensive refurbishment.
Sports in Southampton: Southampton provides a wide range of sporting opportunities from badminton and climbing to volleyball. Find out about the Sports and Leisure venues and the services they offer.

What's On in Southampton

What's on in Southampton To find out about major forthcoming events in the City use the "Search Now" facility on the right hand side of this page.

Special Event Tickets: New Forest Show Ticket Prices Adults £13 Senior Citizens £1 Child £6 Family £32 Tickets can be purchased from Southampton Tourist Information Centre, 9 Civic Centre Road Opening hours: Mondays-Saturdays 9.30-5pm Sundays 10-3.30pm Bank Holiday Mondays 10-3.
Theatre Tickets: THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE AT SOUTHAMPTON TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE NUFFIELD THEATRE Buy your tickets from the Tourist Information Centre in person at 9 Civic Centre Road Southampton or by phone Tel 023 8083 3333. No booking or postage fees apply.

Research Zone

Research Zone The information found in the menus in this section has been populated with students in mind. We receive many requests from students requesting information to help them with their studies.

Interesting facts about Southampton: Southampton has many customs and traditions linked with its varied history. Interesting facts about Southampton To view and/or print documents on this page, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Viewer.
History of Southampton: History of Southampton Southampton - granted city status by Royal Charter in 1964 is a lively city of contrasts, combining the historic and the modern, with so much for everyone.
Surveys & Strategies: The Economic Impact of Tourism Southampton City 2006 Hampshire Tourism Trends 2001-2006 Hampshire Hotel Trends Survey 2006-2007 Southampton Cruise Research Final Report 2005 TSE Business Confidence Survey Jan-Sep 2007 Southampton Airport Master Plan Southampton Demographics Mystery Shopper Results Understanding ...
Famous Sotonians: In addition to those mentioned in the section on Southampton's History, here are some other notable people connected with Southampton: Jane AUSTEN The famous author, Jane Austen, lived in Southampton between 1806 and 1809.

Guided Walks and Tours

Guided Walks, Sightseeing and Tours Sightseeing in and around the City of Southampton offers visitors great opportunities to explore and make the most of a short break in the area.

Guided Walks: Southampton is a compact city which can easily be explored on foot. Guided Walks Southampton Tourist Guides Association offers a programme of guided walks, lasting approximately 90 minutes.
Open Top Bus Tours: Solent Blue Line, Southern Vectis and Wilts & Dorset run a range of open-top bus tours in and around the local area, which are fun for tourists and for local residents too.
Self Guided Walks: Self Guided Walks The Tourist Information centre sells several publications which will enable you to explore the historic regions of the city at your own pace.
Taxi Tours: Tour Hampshire Southampton's only dedicated Taxi Tour operator. Whether you prefer the hustle and bustle of towns and cities or the peaceful tranquillity of open countryside - Tour Hampshire can help with your itinerary.
Water tours: There are many ways to enjoy the pleasures of Southampton's water front. You can wander down to Mayflower Park or Town Quay to have a closer look at the cruise liners which may be in port.

Business and Investment

Welcome to Southampton's advice and support page for the business community. Detailed information on services provided by Southampton City Council to the business community along with links to business information and support agencies.

Historic Old Town

Come and discover Southampton's Old Town, one of the gems of England.

Itinerary Ideas: Itinerary Ideas The following itineraries offer ideas to make the most of your time discovering the historic Old Town.
Places to Eat: Places to Eat The historic Old Town offers a wide range of the best in international cuisine. You'll fine American diners, Greek taverns, Thai restaurants and some exceptional Italian and Indian eateries.
Museums and Galleries: Museums and Galleries Few destinations can match Southampton Old Town for its outstanding cultural offering of superb museums.

Media Centre

Information for travel writers, editors and journalists Are you writing a feature promoting the City of Southampton for a: - Short break - Day visit - Conference The Tourism Team will be pleased to provide tourist information and support ...

Shopping and Markets

Southampton has always been the place to buy the best.

Visitors with Disabilities

You will find some useful information on this page to help plan your accessible day in Southampton. You can also download a comprehensive information sheet which includes accessibililty to attractions, leisure centres,cinemas and transport in the City.

Qingdao China Sister City

Qingdao - "Switzerland of the Orient" Qingdao, a beautiful seaside city, is located in the southeast part of Shandong Province.

Maps of Southampton

One of Southampton's great advantages is that is so easy to get around. A central Southampton Map is now available free of charge to businesses.

Hampshire's Highlights

Hampshire's Highlights Hampshire is a unique county of rolling green hills, tranquil 'chocolate box' villages and ancient forests, combined with the vibrant cities of Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Itinerary Ideas: Itinerary Ideas Guided Walks and Tours in the New Forest www.hiddenbritaintours.co.

Short Breaks

Southampton City Breaks The historic city of Southampton is fast becoming one of the most popular leisure and cultural destinations in the south.

Useful Links

Tourism Hampshire Tourism Tourism South East English Tourism Board VisitBritain Destination Performance UK Seeda Dept Culture,Media and Sport Council Southampton City Council Travel Road AA Multimap Rail Network Rail Eurotunnel Eurostar Coach/Bus First Bus Solent Blue Line Night Link ...

Accommodation Providers Area

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Frequently asked questions

FAQs Is there a park and ride service in Southampton? Southampton City Council does not currently provide any park and ride facilities. There are over 10,000 parking spaces in the city centre, so visitors can easily find somewhere to park.

Tourist Information

Our friendly and helpful staff are very knowledgeable about Southampton and its region and look forward to helping you get the most out of your stay.