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Shore Excursions

Discover Southampton - one of Britain's most historic ports. It is also a vibrant, modern city offering a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world.

Southampton is also a superb starting point for exploring one of the UK's most beautiful and exciting regions.

Within a 15 minute walk of the city centre

Museum of Archaeology
Southampton Maritime Museum (including RMS Titanic display)
Solent Sky (including Spitfire display)
Medieval Merchants House
Guided Walks
Red Funnel Ferries (day trips to the Isle of Wight)
Southampton City Art Gallery
Millais Gallery
Holyrood Church (Merchant Navy Memorial)
WestQuay Shopping Centre

Itinerary Ideas

The above link will take you to planned itinerary ideas to make the most of your time in Southampton.

Within a 30 minute car/coach drive

Winchester
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
New Forest National Park
Beaulieu
Romsey
Broadlands
Charles Dickens House, Portsmouth

Within a 1 hour car/coach drive

Bournemouth
Stonehenge
Chawton Cottage (home of Jane Austen)

For further information contact the Tourism Manager, Southampton City Council. Tel: +44 (0) 23 8083 4509
Email: david.wood@southampton.gov.uk

For personalised guided tours of the Solent area concentrating upon its vast maritime history please contact Richard Frankland at IN TRANSIT TOURS

Tel 01329 284097 or 07812777624

Website: www.solentsailingheritagetours.co.uk