Billed as the ‘International Maritime City of Southampton’, this cruise port is a large city on the south coast of England. An increasing number of ships are using it as their start/end port for a widening variety of cruises, and with it’s great links to the rest of the UK, it’s a great opportunity to explore both the city and further afield.
Part of the City Walls in Southampton
Southampton has a maritime museum focussed on the Titanic, which set off from here for it’s ill fated maiden voyage, there are some of the best preserved medieval walls in the country, and the oldest bowling green. The shopping isn’t bad either!
The train station and bus station are within easy distance of the port, and the airport is about a 20 minute drive away.
Other places to visit within easy reach are:
Portsmouth is a little further along the coast to the east. A 50 minute train ride will take you right through the city of Portsmouth to Portsmouth Hard which is next door to the Naval Dockyard – home to Nelson’s Victory, the Victorian ship the Warrior and the Tudor ship, the Mary Rose. A ticket to the dockyard also gets you into the various museums, interactive naval experience and a boat ride around the harbour including a stop off at the outlet shopping mall, Gunwharf Quays and the Spinaker Tower – tallest building on the South coast and great views from the top.
Salisbury is a picturesque cathedral city that is just 30 minutes away by train. The cathedral dates back to the 13th century, there are many ancient buildings in the streets of the town and there is a bus tour that will take you to Stonehenge, leaving every 30 minutes in the summer.
Winchester is another cathedral City, just 15 minutes away by train. The Great Hall that displays a replica of King Arthur’s Round Table (commissioned by Henry VIII), interesting museums and a very pretty high street are all within easy walk of the station.
Bath is about 1 and a half hours away by train, as is central London.
The Isle of Wight is accessible for foot passengers via the Red Jet High Speed service, running every 20 minutes from Town Quay – the crossing takes 25 minutes and you’ll land in West Cowes – which is a short distance form Osbourne House, the favourite residence of Queen Victoria.
From the airport you can access Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Guernsey, Jersey and Alderney – amongst other places both in the UK and Europe. (No Ratings Yet) . . . → Read More: Southampton
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