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Welcome to 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 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.

Forthcoming events in Southampton.                                                                  

Tickets available at the Tourist Information Centre.

Halloween Ghost Walks 31st October and 1st November 2008.                                        

Mayflower Park Firework Display 1st November 2008.      

For more information please see our Special Events ticket page.

Winter Ice Rink Returns to Southampton  

Southampton City Council is delighted to announce it has struck up a deal with Cousins Entertainment Limited to provide a temporary real ice rink in front of the Civic Centre from Friday November 21 until Sunday January 11 2009 excluding Christmas Day.
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.

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!

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.