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Southampton (/ s aʊ θ ˈ (h) æ m p t ə n / ⓘ) is a port city in Hampshire, England. It is located approximately 80 miles (130 km) south-west of London, 20 miles (32 km) west of Portsmouth, and 20 miles (32 km) south-east of Salisbury.
A vibrant and lively port city, Southampton reveals a captivating past and an exciting future. Discover an array of fantastic events, must-see destinations, and incredible dining spots. Dive into our travel blogs for inspiration and insider tips straight from the locals.
Things to Do in Southampton, England: See Tripadvisor's 208,830 traveler reviews and photos of Southampton tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Southampton. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Walk the Medieval City Walls. The best views of Southampton's 14th-century medieval walls, one of the longest unbroken stretches of medieval walls in Britain after the city of York, are obtained from the Western Esplanade, also the site of Wind Whistle Tower.
- Visit the Tudor House and Garden. The magnificent Tudor house in St. Michael's Square was built in the late 15th century for a wealthy merchant family.
- The Medieval Merchant's House. Another classic old home to visit is the Medieval Merchant's House in French Street, just a short stroll from the city center.
- See Vintage Vehicles at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. An easy 14-mile journey southwest of Southampton through parts of the New Forest, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is one of the world's largest museums dedicated to the automobile.
- Visit The SeaCity Museum
- Get A Photo of The Titanic Engineers’ Memorial
- Relax in Mayflower Park
- See The Mayflower Pilgrims’ Memorial
- Walk Around The Medieval Town Walls
- Admire Bargate
- See Spitfires at The Solent Sky Museum
- Visit The Wellington Arms
- Explore Holyrood Church
- Have Dinner at The Former Royal Pier
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For my fellow museum fangirls, a visit to the SeaCity Museum is one of the best things to do in Southampton, particularly if you’re interested in the story of the Titanic. The SeaCity Museum contains exhibits on the history of Southampton as a hub for migration and, most famously, the Southampton Titanic Story. In case you didn’t know, the Titanic ...
While on the subject of the Titanic, the SeaCity Museum isn’t the only thing to do in Southampton for those interested in the Titanic Story. There’s also the Titanic Engineers’ Memorial, one of the most beautiful and unique Southampton attractions, located in East Park. When the Titanic was lost, the chief engineer officer, 24 engineers, 6 electric...
There are a number of free things to do in Southampton, including spending time in Mayflower Park. This park is an excellent spot to see the sunset and have a look at mega cruise ships which usually dock here as well. If you visit during the day there’s a playground for kids, benches, public toilets and a café to sit and enjoy watching the world go...
As I said, the Mayflower Pilgrims’ Memorial is located across the road from Mayflower Park, and also looks very pretty at dusk when the illuminating lights are switched on. The Mayflower is famous for being the ship which brought the pilgrims to the New World (America) in 1620. While most accounts say the Mayflower departed from Plymouth, it actual...
Searching out the remains of the medieval town walls is one of the most fun things to do in Southampton, and there’s even a circuit with information panels along the way. As I mentioned earlier, Southampton was heavily bombed during the Blitz in WWII, which is why most of the city now appears very modern (it all had to be rebuilt). The medieval wal...
One of the remaining gates in Southampton’s medieval walls is Bargate, which is also the most impressive. Bargate used to be the main entrance to the city, so it’s very fancy with 11 heraldic shields and 2 (restored) lions made of iron guarding the gate. This gate was originally built in 1180 but has been updated and added to in the following centu...
There are lots of cool things to see in Southampton, including a number of historic planes at the Solent Sky Museum. This is an aviation and aircraft museum (formerly known as the Southampton Hall of Aviation) which mostly focuses on the history of the planes that were produced in the Southampton, Solent and Hampshire regions – particularly the Sup...
If you’re interested in some quirkystuff to do in Southampton, I would suggest you head to the Wellington Arms for a drink and a fun story! The Wellington Arms is a charming little pub that bills itself as the British consulate for the Kingdom of Redonda, a kingdom that (long story short) is located in the Caribbean between the islands of Nevis and...
Okay, onto more serious Southampton activities: visiting Holyrood Church. Holyrood is one of the five original churches in Southampton, although today it’s now a memorial dedicated to sailors of the Merchant Navy. Originally constructed in 1320, this church was ruined during the Blitz in 1940, but rededicated as a memorial in 1957. The remains of t...
Just like other coastal cities such as Blackpool, Brightonand Bournemouth, Southampton was also once home to a beautiful pier. The Southampton Royal Pier was first opened in 1883 and was an elegant place to stroll along while enjoying views of the ships that passed by – like the Titanic in 1912. Unfortunately, the pier was damaged over time and bec...
Discover the history, culture and attractions of Southampton, a port city in Southern England. Learn about the Titanic, the Mayflower, the medieval walls, the museums and more.
Plan your trip to Southampton, a historic coastal town with plenty of activities, events and experiences for all ages and interests. Find out how to get here, get around, book accommodation, and explore the city's history and culture.
Things to Do in Southampton, England: See Tripadvisor's 208,718 traveller reviews and photos of Southampton tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Southampton. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
