Southampton Airport Local Attractions

Attractions Near Southampton Airport

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 200 different species of amazing animals including meerkats, penguins, zebra, rhino, tigers and hippo to name a few. There is a restauanant or an area for picnins and the shop sells a wide choice of gifts and souvenirs. Admission costs £11.50 for adults and £8.00 for children and the park opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. in summer and 4 p.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