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Southampton
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Ronald Saunders
Southampton is the cruise capital of Northern Europe. With a cosmopolitan atmosphere bornefrom centuries of international trade, Southampton is one of the UK’s leading ports and liveliestcities, combining medieval walls and buildings, modern shopping and entertainment complexes,marinas, culture and nightlife. Explore the city’s rich culture and long history and try the widerange of leisure activities in the beautiful surrounding countryside before relaxing to recount theday in one of Southampton’s many harbour side restaurants, cafés and bars.
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Southampton’s Old TownThe Old Town is a vibrant quarterbased on its own historic identity. Ithas...Titanic TrailSouthampton will always be associatedwith the ill-fated liner, RMS Titanic,...
SeaCity MuseumSeaCity Museum is located at the heartof Southampton and tells the story ab...
Solent Sky Aviation MuseumThe Southampton Hall of Aviation(Solent Sky) depicts the history ofaviatio...Southampton City Art GalleryThe magnificent City Art Gallery hasover 5000 works of art covering sixcen...
THE CITY
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The city has witnessed the departure of the Mayower for the New World, the building of the rst submarine, thefateful maiden voyage of the Titanic and the creation ofthe spitre ghter plane. To celebrate its nautical tradition,the city hosts some of the world’s most prestigiousmaritime events, drawing hundreds of thousands of peoplefrom across the globe to witness the vast array ofcolourful crafts on Southampton water. Today, it isrecognised as the country’s main destination anddeparture point for the world’s great cruise liners with aconstant stream of vast, luxurious oating palaces dashingthrough the city’s skyline at all times of day and night.
DO & SEE
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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. The city is home tosome of the region’s best concert halls and venues,boasting three outstanding art galleries and two
magnicent theatres.
Southampton’s Old Town
The Old Town is a vibrantquarter based on its ownhistoric identity. It has a mix ofbuilding design dating to the12th century, Victorianarchitecture, and
contemporary design. Old Town is clearly bordered on three sides by one of the longest surviving stretches ofmedieval town walls in the country.
Photo: Christophe.Finot (image cropped)Address: Old Town, Southampton
Titanic Trail
Southampton will always beassociated with the ill-fatedliner, RMS Titanic, which setsail from shore in 1912. Youcan take a guided tour withTourist Guides Association
and explore various memorials and other related points of interest of this tragic story.
Photo: AlanFord (image cropped)Phone: +44 23 8057 1858Internet: www.stga.org.uk
SeaCity Museum
SeaCity Museum is located atthe heart of Southampton andtells the story about thepeople of the city from thepast and aboutSouthampton´s connection
with the sea. Here you will hear the stories about the Titanic and experience the sights and sounds ofSouthampton in 1912.
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Address: Havelock Road, SouthamptonOpening hours: Daily 10am-5pmPhone: +44 23 8083 3007Internet: www.seacitymuseum.co.uk
Solent Sky Aviation Museum
The Southampton Hall ofAviation (Solent Sky) depictsthe history of aviation in theSolent area with a collection ofauthentic aircrafts dating backprimarily to the 20th century.
It houses a Spitre and a Sandringham Flying Boat, amongothers. Many exhibits were produced locally.
Photo: Bill Abbott (image cropped)Address: 7 Albert Road South, SouthamptonOpening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, closed on MondaysPhone: +44 23 8063 5830Internet: www.spitreonline.co.uk
Southampton City Art Gallery
The magnicent City ArtGallery has over 5000 worksof art covering six centuries ofEuropean culture from theItalian Renaissance to FrenchImpressionism. Its core
collection of 20th century British art is internationally renowned. Entry is free of charge.
Photo: Graham Tiller (image cropped)Address: Commercial Road, SouthamptonOpening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-5pm, closed on SundaysPhone: +44 23 8083 2277Internet: www.southampton.gov.uk/art
Mayflower TheatreAt the heart of Southampton’sperforming arts tradition is themajestic Mayower Theatre,the largest theatre in SouthernEngland. This opened in 1928,and has undergone extensive
refurbishment. You can see musicals, ballet, operatic productions as well as comedy acts and evenings withcelebrities.
Photo: Turquoisesh (image cropped)Address: Commercial Road, SouthamptonPhone: +44 2380 711811Internet: www.mayower.org.ukEmail: [email protected]
Tudor House & Garden
The Tudor House & Garden islocated in the Old Town and isSouthampton’s oldestmuseum, built at the end ofthe 15th century. Thisimportant historic building has
undergone a major £5.4m refurbishment and transformed into an exceptional visitor experience.
Photo: Christophe.Finot (image cropped)Address: Bugle Street, SouthamptonOpening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-5pmPhone: +44 23 8083 4242Internet: www.tudorhouseandgarden.com
Day Trip To The Isle Of Wight
Take a short boat journeyfrom Southampton’s TownQuay to this popular holidayisland. Once there, you canenjoy plenty of attractions andfun activities. The beautiful
landscape has a mix of forests, wide sandy beaches and chalk clis - ideal location for a day trip.
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Photo: Ronald Saunders (image cropped)Address: Isle Of WightInternet: www.redfunnel.co.uk
Bike The Tracks Of New Forest
A 12 minute river crossingfrom Southampton brings youto the picturesque harbourtown of Hythe from whereyour choice of bike can becollected. You are then free to
explore the New Forest with its beautiful scenery, historic castles and famous sea views.
Hythe Ferry+44 23 8084 0722Prospect Place, Hythe, Southampton
Cyclexperience+44 23 8084 0765Suite 4a South Street Centre, 16 South Street, Hythe, [email protected]
Photo: AleGranholm (image cropped)Address: Prospect Place, Hythe, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8084 0722Internet: www.cyclex.co.uk / www.hytheferry.co.uk
Southampton’s Parks
Southampton is probably thegreenest city in SouthernEngland. Close to the OldTown are seven Grade II listedformal parks, which have beenfully restored to their former
Victorian glory and have their traditional bandstand, rose gardens, elaborate fountains and imposing sculptureswhich evoke the city’s history and civic pride.
One of them is Central Parks, located in the heart of the city centre. There are plenty of activities to do here such
as mini-golf course, basketball court, a skate park andcricket pitches. There are also guided walks and regularmusic sessions in the bandstand.
Photo: Beckie (image cropped)Address: Central Parks, Southampton
Medieval Merchants House
Built in 1290, as the home ofa Southampton man whomade his fortune trading withBordeaux, and is one of theearliest surviving merchant’shouses in England. It has been
restored to its mid-14th century appearance and replica furnishings provide an insight into medieval life.
Photo: Leimenide (image cropped)Address: 58 French Street, Southampton, HampshirePhone: +44 870 333 1181Internet: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Guided Walks
Sightseeing walks and tours inand around Southampton is agreat way to explore the city.Many guided walks on avariety of themes arearranged by See Southampton
and Southampton Tourist Guides Association. They provide both public and private walking tours. Consult theweb sites for more info.
Photo: baranq/Shutterstock.comAddress: Old Town, SouthamptonPhone: +44 7804 120 479Internet: www.seesouthampton.co.uk / www.southamptontouristguides.com
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Southampton Common ParkThe huge 326 acre Commonpark, just a short walk fromthe city centre, is a haven forora and fauna and has beendesignated a UNESCO site ofspecial scientic interest. The
Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the local ecology and wildlife.
Photo: Peshkova/Shutterstock.comAddress: Southampton Common, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8067 1921
Sport Activities
Southampton oers a widerange of sports facilitiesincluding golf (The MunicipalGolf Course), Tennis (DavidLloyd Tennis Club), sailing,canoeing/kayaking, swimming
and diving, and general leisure centre activities.
Southampton Golf ClubGolf Course RoadBassettSouthamptonwww.southamptongolfclub.co.uk
David Lloyd Leisure O Brownhill Way Frogmore Lane Southampton Hampshirewww.davidlloyd.co.uk
Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centrewww.woodmill.co.uk+44 300 0200 135
Photo: Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock.comAddress: Golf Course Road, Bassett, SouthamptonInternet: www.southamptongolfclub.co.uk
St Mary's Stadium
If you like football then youshould head over to St Mary'sStadium which is the home ofSouthampton F.C. Thestadium has undergone someconstructions between
December 1999 and July 2001 at a total cost of £32 million.
Besides watching football you can take a stadium tour where you get the chance to see the player´s dressingrooms, warm-up room, tunnel entrance and the tacticsboard where the players gather round for pep talk. Thetour last for one and a half hours.
Photo: Mike Beales (image cropped)Address: Britannia Road, SouthamptonPhone: +44 2381 780 780Internet: www.saintsfc.co.uk
DINING
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Southampton’s world trade links through its harbour are reected in the wide choice of international cuisine on oerin its restaurants: Oriental, Indian, Mediterranean,American, Mexican or new and traditional British are allrepresented. Deep within the old town, Oxford Street hasdeveloped a reputation as the new home of cosmopolitanchic with its collection of eateries, bars and cafés. BedfordPlace also oers an equally enticing dining experience toOxford Street. It is home to a number of restaurants, cafés
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and bars.
Kuti’s
A lively, bright brasserie in theheart of Oxford Street servingtraditional Bangladeshi andIndian cuisine together with aselection of innovativesignature dishes. Lunch buet
is oered Sunday to Friday, and buet-style dinner is served Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Photo: OMolleker/Shutterstock.comAddress: 39 Oxford Street, SouthamptonOpening hours: Daily lunch: 12pm-2.30pm, dinner: 6pm-12amPhone: +44 23 8022 1585Internet: www.kutis.co.uk
The White Star Tavern And Dining Rooms
The White Star is an awardwinning restaurant and hotel.The restaurant boasts 2 AARosettes for food and dining.Here they oer you fresh,locally sourced meals in a
classic modern British style. At the bar you can enjoy the very best drinks and cocktails.
Photo: Yulia Grigoryeva/Shutterstock.comAddress: 28 Oxford Street, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8082 1990Internet: www.whitestartavern.co.uk
Fantini's
Traditional and modern Italiancuisine served in a livelyatmosphere overlooking thewater at Town Quay. Alldishes (pizza, pasta, risotto,etc.) are freshly prepared on
premises. Desserts are decadent, and students enjoy special discounts on certain days of the week.
Photo: Luiz Rocha/Shutterstock.comAddress: 1 Town Quay, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8033 3390Internet: www.lamargherita.co.uk
Ennio’s
Ennio’s is recognised as oneof the nest Italian restaurantsin Hampshire. The speciality isfresh sh and seafood, with10-12 dierent varieties daily.The most popular dish is
"Grigliata Mixta" which is mixed sh and seafood grill - a good way to sample a variety of avors at once.
Photo: norikko/Shutterstock.comAddress: 1 Town Quay, SouthamptonOpening hours: Opens for lunch and dinnerPhone: +44 23 8022 1159Internet: www.ennios.co.uk
Banana Wharf
Banana Wharf is a modernand atmospheric restauranton the waterfront. It is popularwith families and mooringyacht folk. The restaurantopens from early breakfast
(Sat & Sun starting 8.30am) all day to late at evening, andoers a fusion of oriental and tropical inuences in itsdishes.
Photo: Viktor Hanacek/Shutterstock.comAddress: Ocean Village, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8033 8866Internet: www.bananawharf.co.uk
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Tgi FridaysTgi Fridays is anAmerican-themed,family-oriented chain ofrestaurants that oers valuefor money both at lunch anddinner times. All-American
classics are oered in abundance, and the service is famously friendly and informal. A special kids menu isavailable.
Photo: George Dolgikh/Shutterstock.comAddress: West Quay Retail Park, West Quay RoadOpening hours: Mon-Sat 11.30am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pmPhone: +44 84 4692 0265Internet: www.tgifridays.co.uk
The Olive Tree
The Olive Tree has a sparklingreputation as a restaurantserving only fresh, seasonaldishes. Menus are createdaround local produce and anever-changing chalk board of
seasonal avours brings an element of old-fashioned style to the Restaurant. To this day, bread is baked daily onpremises.
Photo: Swaminathan/Shutterstock.comAddress: 29 Oxford Street, SouthamptonOpening hours: Daily noon-9.30pmPhone: +44 23 8034 3333Internet: www.olivetree.co.uk
The Oxford Brasserie
Everyone in Southamptonwho’s into food knows thelegendary Oxford Brasserie.Never resting on laurels,they’ve revamped therestaurant’s image to reect
the contemporary menus and understanding of the modern working lunch. In the evening, the restaurant
transforms into an intimate, relaxed oasis.
Photo: Joshua Resnick/Shutterstock.comAddress: 33-34 Oxford Street, SouthamptonOpening hours: Daily noon-10pmPhone: +44 2380 635 043Internet: www.theoxfordbrasserie.co.ukEmail: [email protected]
Fusion Noodle Bar
This restaurant servesprimarily oriental noodle andrice dishes, with a fewvariations on the theme. Onthe menu you will ndmouth-watering dishes such
as Thai green curry chicken, roasted duck in Hoi Sin sauce,Malaysian beef curry and much more.
Photo: jreika/Shutterstock.comAddress: 15 Mary Street, SouthamptonOpening hours: Tue-Fri 12pm-2.30pm & 5pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm, closed MondaysPhone: +44 23 8063 2221Internet: www.fusionnoodlebar.co.uk
La Regatta
La Regatta is a small Spanishfamily-run restaurant with abeautiful location on theSouthampton’s water front.This is an ideal restaurant ifyou fancy trying lots of
dierent avours since the menu oers a wide variety of traditional tapas, which are all home made.
Photo: Yulia Grigoryeva/Shutterstock.comAddress: Town Quay, SouthamptonOpening hours: Daily 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pmPhone: +44 23 8022 3456Internet: www.laregata.co.uk
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Buffalo Bill´sIf you would like to eat a bigjuicy steak then you shouldhead over to this steakhouse.Bualo Bill's is a family-runrestaurant with an extensivemenu of mouth-watering ribs,
great steaks, chicken wings, home-made beef burgers and more. Polish the meal with a New York cheesecake orpecan pie.
Photo: AVN Photo Lab/Shutterstock.comAddress: 3 Commercial Road, SouthamptonOpening hours: Opens for lunch and dinner, dinner only on Mon & SunPhone: +44 23 8023 6699Internet: www.bualo-bills.co.uk
CAFES
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There are a range of cafés in Southampton to suit anyone's taste and budget. You will nd the highestconcentration of eateries and coee shops aroundSouthampton harbour, Oxford Street and Bedford Place.
Starbucks Southampton
Starbucks is an internationallyacclaimed chain with multiplevarieties of coee on oer.Much like many of its cousinsthe world over, it sellsselections of sandwiches,
croissants, cakes and muns. This store has wireless internet access available.
Photo: Family Business/Shutterstock.comAddress: 81 Above Bar Street, SouthamptonOpening hours: Mon-Fri 6am-7.30pm, Sat 6.30am-7.30pm, Sun 7am-7pmPhone: +44 23 802 9516Internet: www.starbucks.co.uk
The Art House Southampton
The Art House Gallery Café isa volunteer-run,multi-disciplinary art venueand café. It’s located in theheart of Southampton’sevolving cultural quarter and
they also oer organic food and drink. Immerse yourself into the place's unique atmosphere of creativity.
Photo: Chaloemphan/Shutterstock.comAddress: 178 Above Bar Street, SouthamptonOpening hours: Tue-Sunday 12am-5pm, Wed-Fri 11am-9.30pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, closed on MondaysPhone: +44 23 8023 8582Internet: www.thearthousesouthampton.co.uk
Costa
Costa is a chain of Italiancoee shops. In this café youwill be served coee made theItalian way, slow-roasted for20 minutes for a fuller, richertaste. Costa also oers
dierent types of snacks and cakes - perfect for a short pitstop when touring the city.
Photo: JIL Photo/Shutterstock.comAddress: Civic Centre Road, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8022 3023Internet: www.costa.co.ukMore Info: Located at Marlands Shopping Centre
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Cafe CremeThis is a café/coee shopwith a warm and friendlyatmosphere. Here you canhave a good, solid breakfast, ahefty lunch or - if you arecraving something sweet - the
menu oers fruit scones, cakes and tasty smoothies; do not miss the heavenly fresh croissants.
Photo: AS Food studio/Shutterstock.comAddress: 31 Bedford Place, SouthamptonOpening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pmPhone: +44 23 8023 6616
Cafe Giardino
When you are feeling tiredduring an intense shoppingspree head over to CafeGiardino which is convenientlylocated inside the West QuayShopping Centre. The café
serves breakfast, hot meals, cold and warm drinks. Also oers a kids menu with pasta, chicken and lasagna.
Photo: mavo/Shutterstock.comAddress: 1 Portland Tce, City Wall House, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8033 2119Internet: www.cafe-giardino.co.ukMore Info: Located at West Quay Shopping Centre
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
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Like most major towns and cities, Southampton has a burgeoning bar scene. New, fashionable and trendy barskeep popping up on a regular basis, while the moretraditional and quintessential British drinking houses – thepubs – remain ever popular. Southampton’s vast array ofclubs cater to every kind of musical taste, making it amajor draw for students of the city’s two Universities. Thecompact city centre means you’re never that far from anew, pounding dance oor.
Bring & Mix
A dierent cocktail bar, wherepatrons are allowed to bringtheir spirits of choice along tolet themselves be surprised byresident mixologists'creations. Guests hand the
alcohol over to the barman, and receive artisan drinks withjuices, syrup infusions, herbs and spices.
Photo: Ivan Mateev/Shutterstock.comAddress: 34 Bedford Place, SouthamptonOpening hours: Fri-Sat 6pm-11pmPhone: +44 7595 264773Internet: www.bringandmix.com
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The LondonLocated quite close to thebusy Oxford Street nightlifedistrict, The London (housedinside an imposing 19thcentury building) is anold-fashioned pub that oers
entertainment almost every night, including cabaret, pub-quizzes and karaoke. The bar sta are extremelyhelpful and friendly.
Photo: khuruzero/Shutterstock.comAddress: 2 Terminus Terrace, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8071 0652Internet: www.the-london.co.ukMore Info: Located inside The London Hotel
Orange Rooms
Established in 2001, OrangeRooms is winner ofSouthampton’s Best BarAward. A great place for aburger (be sure to try theLamb far-kofta), or to unwind
with a cocktail and soak in the music and good times. Orange Rooms features blues every Monday and variousother shows throughout the week.
Photo: Viktor Hanacek/Shutterstock.comAddress: 1-2 Vernon Walk, SouthamptonOpening hours: Sun-Mon 12pm-12am, Tues-Thurs12pm-1am, Fri-Sat 12pm-2amPhone: +44 23 8023 2333Internet: www.orangerooms.co.uk/southampton
Cuccinis
This is a large fashionable baron the waterfront and oers alarge outdoor deck area whereyou can relax and enjoy theamazing views ofSouthampton Quay. There is
also a lounge area where you can have a drink or two.
Cuccinis is also a restaurant serving Italian cuisine.
Photo: Viktor Hanacek/Shutterstock.comAddress: 31 Town Quay, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 88033 5045Internet: www.cuccinis.co.uk
The Giddy Bridge
Conversation takes precedentover loud music in thetraditional environment of thisSouthampton pub. Thefriendly sta serve hot mealsand ales at reasonable prices.
The drink selection is quite extensive, and includes ciders, draft & bottled beers (including exotic Polish & Chinese),and more.
Photo: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock.comAddress: 10-16 London Road, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8033 6346
Kelly's Bar
This lively bar is located in theLondon Road right at the heartof Southampton's vibrantnightlife. Kelly's Bar oersentertainment and drinksevery night, and Wednesdays
are normally reserved for karaoke. The DJ´s get the crowdgoing with party tunes increasingly as the nightprogresses.
Photo: Syda Productions/Shutterstock.comAddress: 35-41 London Road, SouthamptonOpening hours: Wed-Thu 9pm-2am, Fri 8.30pm-2am, Sat 8pm-2amPhone: +44 23 8033 2900
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The Talking HeadsThe Talking Heads is apopular local live music venuethat consistently featuresquality bands and attracts adiverse crowd. Music playedhere ranges from jazz to Irish
folk to rock and metal - check the website to see what's on. There is a small bar inside.
Photo: PopTika/Shutterstock.comAddress: 14-22 The Polygon, SouthamptonOpening hours: Sun 2pm-12am, Mon-Thu 6pm-12am, Fri-Sat 5pm-1amPhone: +44 2380361970Internet: www.thetalkingheads.co.uk
Junk
One of Southampton's placesto be for party-goers, Junk is arather informal nightclub withtwo separate music areas -indie and electro beats arespun upstairs, and RnB and
hip hop music played in the downstairs zone. DJs like Calvin Harris and Dizzee Rascal are known to have madeappearances here.
Photo: glazok90/Shutterstock.comAddress: 55 London Road, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8033 8626Internet: www.junkclub.com
SHOPPING
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The compact city centre has a variety of department stores, wide pedestrian streets and markets. Markets canbe found every Friday and Saturday around the BargateMonument. Traditional high street shopping is found onthe trac-free Above Bar Street, and specialty shops areavailable in East Street, High Street, Queensway, OxfordStreet, London Road and Bedford Place.
WestQuay
WestQuay has been voted asthe best of its kind in the UK.This is a large shoppingcentre with three oors. It is aparadise for thefashion-conscious with brands
such as French Connection, Karen Millen, Hollister, Apple and other big names recognised worldwide.
Photo: Jim Linwood (image cropped)Address: Harbour Parade, SouthamptonPhone: +44 2380 336 828Internet: www.west-quay.co.uk
The Marlands
The Marlands shopping centrecontains around sixty shops.Here you can nd streetfashion, lifestyle, furnishingsand toys. Major retailers runshop here such as Matalan,
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Poundland, CeX, The Disney Store and Claire's Accessories. For food, stop by Stakks Pancake House orJRC Global Buet.
Photo: GaryReggae (image cropped)Address: Civic Centre Road, SouthamptonPhone: +44 2380 339164Internet: www.intomarlands.co.uk
Above Bar Street
The Above Bar Street andsurrounding areas containsome of the mid- andupper-range brand nameboutiques known the worldover (as well as some local
brands). Clothing stores, electronics, book shops and more, along with a multitude of cafés and restaurants.
Photo: blurAZ/Shutterstock.comAddress: Above Bar Street, Southampton
Bedford Place
This Southampton area iswhere some of the privatelyrun local businesses set upshop - most belong to theupmarket sector. It's a livelyarea with bars and eateries
located to the north of the Parks, a 10-minute walk from the central train station and/or downtown.
Photo: Dragon Images/Shutterstock.comAddress: Bedford Place, Southampton
Disney Store
The Southampton installmentof this worldwide store chainsells anything and everythinga Disney fan's heart desires.Toys, collectibles, decorations,clothing, and all imaginable
Disney memorabilia all gathered under one roof (featured Marvel and Star Wars themed items).
Photo: Sam Howzit (image cropped)Address: The Marlands Centre, SouthamptonPhone: +44 23 8022 2543Internet: www.disneystore.co.ukMore Info: Unit 17, Marlands Shopping Centre
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
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Airport
Southampton has its owninternational airport, servingapproximately 50 destinationscourtesy of around 12 airlines.It has the closestplane-to-train link of any
European airport with frequent services to the city centre (8 minute journey time). Boking in advance can save youup to 43%. You can book your ticket online.www.thetrainline.com
There are multiple bus services that operate between the city centre and the airport. The journey time from the citycentre and the airport isapproximately 30 - 40 minutes. The Uni-Link bus service operates between the airport, Southampton city centre and waterfront.www.unilinkbus.co.uk
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Velvet Bus runs to Hedge End and Eastleigh (stop located outside train station).The First Group run hourly buses between the airport and city centre. www.rstgroup.comWheelers Connect line operates on weekdays, and runs between Airport Parkway, Eastleigh Bus Station, BoyattWood, Chestnut Avenue, RSH Hospital and the city centreof Southampton.
Southampton Airport is easily accessible by car from the M27 and the M3, which is connected to the M25, so to thewhole country.
There are over 200 taxi companies serving Southampton airport and the surrounding areas, many of whichspecialise in airport taxis and can oer great rates.
Photo: Juan GarcesAddress: Southampton International Airport, SouthamptonPhone: +44 844 481 7777Internet: www.southamptonairport.com
Buses
Southampton has a wealth ofpublic transport links to helpyou get around the city andfurther aeld. However, keepin mind that transport ticketspurchased for use of a
particular line cannot be used on others. Most buses stop at the central train station.
Regular inter-urban services link to and from Southamptonoperated by:
First Group www.rstgroup.com
Bluestar www.bluestarbus.co.uk
Velvet www.velvetbus.co.uk
Wilts & Dorset buses www.morebus.co.uk
Uni-Linkwww.unilinkbus.co.uk
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Trains
There are direct local railservices that run fromSouthampton Central toTotton, Romsey, ChandlersFord, Eastleigh andSouthampton Airport. You can
also catch the train from 7 local stations (Redbridge, Millbrook, Swaythling, St. Denys, Bitterne, Woolston andSholing) to Southampton Central or other destinations.
Photo: Michael ZenatyPhone: +44 800 519 1919Email: [email protected]
Ferries
There are two ferry services tothe Isle of Wight leaving fromTown Quay (Red Funnel andThe Hythe Ferry). Red Funnelhas two services to the Isle ofWight. The Red Jet is a high
speed service which carries foot passengers between Town Quay and West Cowes. The journey takesapproximately 25 minutes. Then there is the Vehicle Ferrybetween Town Quay and East Cowes which you can take ifyou are travelling with a bicycle. Journey time isapproximately 55-60 minutes.www.redfunnel.co.uk
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+44 844 844 9988
The Hythe Ferry travels between Town Quay and Hythe Pier carrying foot passengers and cyclists. The journeytime is approximately 10-15 minutes.www.hytheferry.co.uk+44 23 8084 0722
Taxi
There are several taxicompanies servingSouthampton and thesurrounding areas. Star Taxis -Southampton +44 744 332
2004www.startaxiuk.co.uk
Radio Taxis House +44 23 80 666 666www.radiotaxis-southampton.ltd.uk
Nick Rumsey Taxi Service+44 7870 198968www.nickrumseytaxiservice.co.ukThis small taxi company service clients throughout Southampton. Specialising in long distance travel,wheelchair accessible and six seats vehicle is available.
Post
Stamps are available frompost oces and newsagents.The red-colored British postboxes are dicult to miss, andare scattered all throughouttown. Post oces are
generally open Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm. Larger post oces are open Saturdays 9am - 12.30pm.
Photo: Andy FuchsAddress: 32 - 34 Above Bar Street, Southampton
Phone: +44 23 8022 7313Internet: www.postoce.co.uk
Pharmacy
All medication is readilyavailable, either over thecounter or on prescription.Boots the Chemist have 2stores in the city centre:WestQuay Retail Park Open
8.30am-8pm Mon-Fri (7.30pm Thurs), 8am-6pm Sat and 11am-5pm Sun
19 - 29 Above Bar StreetOpen 8.30am-6.15pm Mon-Sat, 10.30am-4.30pm Sun
Photo: Gemma GarnerInternet: www.boots.com
Telephone
Country code: +44 Area code:023
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Electricity
230/240V AC, 50Hz. Plugshave three square pins.
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Population239,700
CurrencyBritish pounds, £1 = 100 pence
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Opening hoursMon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
NewspapersDaily StarDaily MailThe IndependentThe TimesThe GuardianSouthern Daily Echo
Emergency numbers999
Tourist informationTourist Information points around the city:
SeaCity MuseumHavelock Road, SouthamptonDaily 10am-5pm
Oceans 160 High Street, QE2 Mile, SouthamptonMon-Sat 9am -6pm, Sun 10am-4pm+44 2380 331395
Southampton Central LibraryCivic Centre, Southampton
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Destination: SouthamptonPublishing date: 2016-07-18