Southampton is the ideal base in which to explore the surrounding towns and coastline. With a mix of old and new, you can walk the medieval town walls that still surround the city or shop till you drop at the West Quay shopping complex with over 100 stores.
For a cultural break, discover nearby Winchester or discover world famous historic ships - HMS Victory, the Mary Rose ad HMS Warrior 1860 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard or the unique collection of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
Explore the New Forest National Park or take a short hop to the Isle of Wight and discover why Osborne House was a favourite retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Places to visit :
- Mayflower Theatre
- The Rose Bowl
- Mary Rose Exhibition, Portsmouth
- New Forest
- Stonehenge
- Winchester
- Beaulieu
- Broadlands
- Paultons Park
- Salisbury
- Isle of Wight
- Marwell Zoological Park
Houses to Visit / Museums
| Event |
Essential Information |
BUCKLERS HARD, Beaulieu
www.bucklershard.co.uk |
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01590 612203 |
CORFE CASTLE, Wareham
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Date: Daily except 25-26 December (high winds can cause closure of some parts of the castle).
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01929 481294 |
MARITIME MUSEUM, Southampton
www.southampton.gov.uk |
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Tickets apply
Tel: 02380 223 941 |
NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, Beaulieu
www.beaulieu.co.uk |
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01590 612345 |
Outdoor Attractions
| Event |
Essential Information |
BEAULIEU
www.beaulieu.co.uk |
Date: Daily, except 25 December
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01590 612345 |
BROWNSEA ISLAND, Poole
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Date: March - November - can only be reached by boat
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01202 707744 |
MARWELL ZOO, Winchester
www.marwell.org.uk |
Date: Daily, except 25 December
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01962 777407 |
OCEANARIUM, Bournemouth
www.oceanarium.co.uk |
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01202 311990 |
THE BOURNEMOUTH EYE, Bournemouth
www.bournemouthballoon.com |
Date: Easter - October
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01202 314539 |
Special Events