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Visit Southampton
Welcome to Southampton
Southampton is a vibrant, modern city which offers a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world.
Christmas in Southampton
Southampton is the place to be this Christmas with many festive events including the German Christmas Market starting on 21 November. Come and join the festivities and view details of accommodation in 
Southampton City Ice Rink will be the centre piece of the city's winter attractions and is anticipated to attract more than 40,000 people over eight weeks.Tickets on sale now telephone 023 8063 2601.
The temporary real ice rink is located in front of the Civic Centre and is open from Friday 21 November until Sunday 11 January 2009 excluding Christmas Day.
There are many ways to travel to Southampton for a total Christmas shopping experience.
Visit the Tourist Information Centre for your Christmas gifts,we have a wide selection of souveneirs, local and regional calendars, local scene christmas cards, theatre tokens and the charity christmas cards from Cards for Good Causes.
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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.
Time to spare at the Airport before or after your cruise? Then for only £5.00 you can store your luggage whilst you explore the historic City of Southampton and surrounding area. Contact the airport on 0870 040 0009 for further details.
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 5 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. Maps of the City will help you find your way around during your visit.
Also if you would like cruise passenger information or wish to take a guided walk around Southampton we have all the latest information available.