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| Southampton | ||
| country | England | |
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| Residents | 271.173 (2016) | |
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| Tourist info web | http://www.visit-southampton.co.uk/ | |
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Southampton is the most important port city on the south coast Englandwhose history dates back to the time of the Roman occupation.
background
getting there
By plane
The Southampton Airport (SOU) is only served in UK domestic air traffic.
By train
By bus
In the street
By boat
Southampton has a ferry connection to the Isle of Wight (http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/) and to the town of Hythe, which is on the edge of the New Forest. Both shipping lines depart from Town Quay and tours of the port are offered regularly, even if not daily, mainly when large cruise ships are in port (http://www.cruisesouthampton.com/cruise-list/?keyword=) invest.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The 1 Bargate.
is a medieval gate, in the upper area of which there is a visitor center. The town is also home to one of the longest surviving medieval fortifications in England. - 2 Solent Sky, Albert Road. Tel.: 44 (0)2380 635830.an aviation museum in honor of the world famous Spitfire that originated in Southampton.
.Characteristic: 
.Price: Admission adults £ 6.50. - 3 Maritime Museum, SeaCity Museum, Civic Center, Havelock Road, Southampton. Tel.: 44 (0)23 8083 3007. Open: daily 10 am-5pm (last admission 4pm).
- 4 Tudor House. Tel.: 44 (0)23 8083 4242.Open: Tue-Fri 10 am-3pm (last admission 2.30pm), Sat, Sun 10 am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm), closed on Mondays; Closed between December 24th and January 1st.Price: Adults £ 4.75, Children Under 5 Free, Family Ticket £ 13.50, Concession £ 3.75.
- 5 Medieval Merchants House (Medieval Merchant's House), 58 French Street, SO14 2AT.The house dates from the 14th century.
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activities
- Southampton Boat Show. Every September.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
Southampton is full of students during semester hours and has an extensive nightlife. Nightlife is mainly concentrated in the areas of Portswood, Sant Marrys, Bedford Place / London Road and the center. There are also extensive cultural activities on the campuses of the two universities. There are also famous pubs dotted around the city, often with daily events such as music and pub quizzes. A calendar of events can be found at the Student Union of the University of Southampton and Solent University.
accommodation
Southampton has mostly small guest houses or B & Bs near Hill Lane. There is also a wide range of hotels (e.g. Premier Inn for a small budget). No hostels are known.
- 1 The Pig Hotel (Pig in the wall), 8 Western Esplanade, Southampton SO14 2AZ. Tel.: 44 345 225 9494.
Learn
There are several universities and colleges in the city, the University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton City College, Chamberlayne College for the Arts, Woodlands Community College, La Sainte Union College of Higher Education, and the Grove Park Buisness and Enterprise College.
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Adjacent to Southampton is that New Forest, a forest and heather area that has survived almost unchanged from the days of the Normans. Since 2005 the area is a National park. Ideal for hiking and camping, the area borders the Solent, part of the English Channel. The free-running New Forest ponies are famous. Car museum in Beaulieu. Also worth seeing is Exbury Gardens.
- The Isle of Wight can be reached by ferry in half an hour. Queen Victoria's summer residence, bathing beaches and limestone cliffs.
- Bournemouth, easy to reach by train, unlike Southampton, has an extensive sandy beach and two piers (Boscombe and Bournemouth). Surfing courses and rentals available.
- To Stonehenge (about 33 miles) across Salisbury
- To Winchester (13 miles)
Other destinations: see counties Hampshire and Wiltshire
Various cruise lines offer excursions from the port of Southampton to London and surroundings, distance almost 80 miles (approx. 125 km), description of the destinations see also under London # excursions.
literature
Web links
- http://www.southampton.gov.uk - Southampton Official Website
