For a fast free quote for ferry travel and to compare prices for your route from every ferry operator enter your details above.

powered by AFerry.to

To book your Ferry By route and for all Non UK Departures and Foot Passengers CLICK HERE

Southampton tourist guide - hotels and services

Southampton is a place with more than 1,500 years of history and it boasts numerous attractions for its visitors. Many monuments of historical interest and fine castles can be found in the area surrounding Southampton, which can best be explored by car.

Southampton's famous maritime history can be absorbed by walking along the Town Quay, with its vibrant pubs, restaurants and active marina. It was from here that the Titanic left for its sea voyage, which it never completed. Persons who admire yachts should visit the Ocean Village. Numerous sailboats can be seen out on the Southampton water at the weekends.

The Maritime Museum is housed in a former nearby medieval warehouse. The 13^th century Medieval Merchant's House can be found in French street. The historical building has been refurbished and boasts authentic furnishings. The remains of the medieval town's walls rank as the best preserved in England. Once, there were the 29 towers, with 13 of the originals still standing.

West of Southampton, you can find the New Forest, one of England's most wonderful spots of natural beauty. Today, the New Forest remains very well-preserved, with limited camping grounds situated around the idyllic forest town of Lyndhurst, and it is here where you can find fine cycling and hiking trails as well as gorgeous spots for having a relaxed picnic.

Southampton's premier museum is the Tudor House Museum. The facility has interesting exhibitions featuring creaky floorboards, a minstrel gallery, a cannon that was used by Henry VIII's army, a minstrel gallery and apparently, Anne Boleyn's ghost! The Tudor building itself is a must-see, and in the summertime, the Tudor House's garden is full of colourful flowers and aromatic herbs.

One of Great Britain's most pivotal archaeological collections can be viewed atthe Museum of Archaeology. Here you can see displays of a wide range of glass, jewellery and pottery. On the other side of Mayflower Park, you can find the Mayflower Memorial. This sight is of important historical interest as it is dedicated to the memory of the Mayflower, which once carried some of America's founding fathers onboard.

Chawton House an absolutely must-see for those who are interested in literature. It was in the year 1809 that Jane Austen moved from Southampton to this renowned building, which is positioned one mile south of Alton off the A31 motorway, and commenced writing her famous literary works such as Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Sense and Sensibility.

Southampton is a modern and lively city, having a highly reputed university and a host of events and features. Plenty of dining options and traditional pubs can be found along the waterfront area and around the spacious new Quays complex.

Hotels in Southampton

Southampton has plenty of good accommodation establishments on offer. Hotels are situated in each section of the city and its surroundings. A few of the finest hotel facilities nearby Southampton include the White Horse Hotel, which is situated seven miles from Southampton in Romsey. The hotel is a 13^th century three-star rated establishment serving excellent meals, wines and real ales.

The Bartley Lodge Hotel can be found in Cadnam just over seven miles from Southampton. The hotel once served as a hunting lodge. It is set in eight acres of lovely grounds within the New Forest. In Brockenhurst is the Montagu Arms Hotel, which is a hospitable, charming country house-like hotel located in idyllic Beaulieu in the New Forest's heart.