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Visit Southampton
Welcome to the International Maritime City of Southampton
Southampton is a vibrant, modern city which offers a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world.If you are looking for accommodation in Southampton the Tourist Information Centre have a superb selection of graded and inspected establishments for you to choose from whatever your budget from high quality guest houses to 4 star luxury hotels.
You can also search for what to see and do in Southampton, what's on in Southampton or nightlife and eating out in Southampton to complete your holiday experience. A variety of Special Event tickets are currently on sale at the tourist office . 
Maps of the City will help you find your way around during your visit.
Further information about Southampton can be found in the Discover Southampton Guide 2009.
Also if you would like cruise passenger information or wish to take a guided walk around Southampton we have all the latest information available.
Cruise Ships and Liners Departing from Southampton
Southampton has always been a city that has been proud of its close links with the sea. We boast a world class port that's not only the Cruise Capital of Northern Europe, with over 280 cruise ship movements a year, but also one of the country's leading commercial dockyards. Follow these magnificent cruise ships around the world by taking a look at the cruiseship web cams.
Witness the arrival and departure of nine cruise liners visiting Southampton over the August bank holiday weekend. For further information visit the Cruise Liner Events Website
Calling all Residents and Visitors - we have recently launched a new Hampshire Fare and local produce corner in the Tourist Information Centre. We have chutneys, jams,honey,apple juice,confectionary,greetings cards and lots more to offer ,all produced locally. Ideal for gifts or for trying out at home. We are open 7 days a week Mon - Sat 9.30-5.00 and Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00-3.30.
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Highlights This Month
- Heritage Walks of Old Southampton 1/1/2009
- Community Fairs May-July 1/7/2009
- Thai Festival 5/7/2009
- Cricket in the Park 10/7/2009
- Race for Life 2009 12/7/2009
- Mela Festival 18/7/2009
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