Some examples in and around Southampton
The county of Hampshire’s largest city, Southampton is a historic port where many of the world’s largest cruise liners continue to dock. Below are some examples of what you can do during your visit:
Westquay shopping and Leisure
Discover over 100 of the most imaginative and desirable shops, including John Lewis & Partners, Marks and Spencer and Apple
Mayflower Theatre
Mayflower Theatre is the largest theatre on the South Coast with 2,271 seats in the auditorium. The Theatre’s aim is to bring a diverse range of shows to Southampton and offers spectacular touring musicals plus opera, ballet and comedy.
SeaCity Museum
Discover the story of RMS Titanic and how the tragedy affected the city and people of Southampton. Featuring an interactive model of the Titanic, recorded messages of its passengers of the fateful night, original objects from on board the world-famous ship and more
Tudor House
Southampton’s most important historic building, revealing over 800 years of history in one fascinating location at the heart of the Old Town. The timber-framed building facing St Michael’s Square was built in the late 15th Century, with King John’s Palace, an adjacent Norman house accessible from Tudor House Garden, dating back a further 300 years.
Southampton Common
A vast open space just up from the city centre, the Southampton Common covers 326 acres and has been recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for the rich wildlife inhabiting its waterways, ponds, woods and grassland.
Southampton City Art Gallery
The gallery, based in Southampton’s burgeoning Cultural Quarter, opened in 1939. The gallery attracts art-lovers, curious amateurs as well as those who simply enjoy the atmosphere of a gallery. Southampton City Art Gallery offers the opportunity to enjoy high quality exhibitions ranging from painting, sculpture and drawing, to photography and film, as well as permanent collection and displays that change regularly to ensure new experiences with each visit.
Free to enter and conveniently located right next to SeaCity Museum.