Southampton Airport Local Attractions
Royal Victoria Country Park
Overlooking Southampton Water, this popular 200 acre park is an ideal place to spend the day with the children or to take a walk. There is a safe, relaxing environment in which to enjoy events throughout the year, exhibitions and walks. There is an interesting history at the park which was once the site of a military hospital.The park is open all year round and facilities include parking, toilets, barbeques, play areas, tearooms and the heritage centre.
Southampton Maritime Museum
Housed in what what once a medieval Wool House, the Maritime Museum opened in 196 and now houses one of the finest collections of Maritime History in the world. Its exhibitions tell the story of the port and the great liners that sailed from Southampton including of course perhaps the most famous the Titanic which sailed from Southampton in April 1912. The Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday various times and admission is free.
Marwell Zoological Park
Marwell is in the heart of the beautiful Hampshire countryside twelve miles from Southampton. The Park hosts over 250 different species of amazing animals including meerkats, penguins, zebra, rhino, tigers and hippo to name a few. There is a restaurant or an area for picnics and the shop sells a wide choice of gifts and souvenirs. Admission costs £13 - £18 for adults (depending on the time of year) and £10 - £14 for children. The park opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. in summer, 5 p.m. between April and October and 4p.m. in winter.
Tourist Information
More information on local attractions can be obtained from:
Hamble Valley Tourism
Hamble Valley
Walking Distance
Suite 8, Orchard House
51 - 67 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1JP
Tel: 0906 68 22 001 (calls cost 25p min)
Email: hamblevalley@walkingdistance.co.uk
Web: www.hamblevalley.com
Southampton Tourist Information Centre
9 Civic Centre Road
Southampton
SO14 7FJ
Tel: +44 (0)23 8083 3333
Fax: +44 (0) 23 8083 3381
Minicom +44 (0)23 8083 3184
Opening times:
Monday to Saturday 9.30 to 17.00
Sunday Closed
Southampton Local Amenities
West Quay Shopping Centre
WestQuay Management Suite
8-10 Portland Terrace
Southampton
SO14 7EG
Tel: +44 (0)238 023 6789
info@west-quay
When approaching Southampton from the M271, following signs to WestQuay and the city centre. There is parking for 4000 cars if driving or if arriving by public transport the station is only a few minutes walk away. There is a free CityLink shuttle bus which runs every ten minutes from the station to WestQuay.
- 97 stores including 50 of the best fashion stores with John Lewis open 7 days a week. Other stores include: Marks and Spenser, Waitrose, Next, Body shop, Habitat, Waterstones.
- A great choice of restaurants, takeaways and cafes including Costa Coffee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, Harry Ramsdens, Haagen Dazs, McDonalds and KFC.
- Facilities include a crèche, Shopmobility service, customer assistance desk, touchscreen information points, cashpoint machines, post box and Baby care facilities.
Opening hours:
Monday 9.00am - 6.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 6.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 8.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm