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Southampton is the port city the Titanic sailed from for its disastrous voyage, and you can learn all about the city’s shipbuilding past at the SeaCity museum. Cruise ships still stop here, and the city’s lively restaurant scene and historic buildings make it a popular stop for UK tourists too.
Mainstream Shopping
The main shopping district in Southampton is in the centre of town, with the West Quay shopping centre and surrounding streets full of high street names.
Luxury Shopping
Southampton doesn’t have a lot of luxury shops but brands like Hugo Boss and Swarovski can be found in the centre of town. For more, designer outlet Gunwharf Quays is about 40 minutes drive away.
Boutique Shops
Southampton has a range of independent stores, from the antiques shop Robin’s Nest Emporium on Oakley Road, to Vinilo Record Store on Queensway, the independent shoe store W J French & Son on Bedford Place and the vintage store Beatnik Emporium on Above Bar Street.
Shopping Centres and Retail Parks
The West Quay shopping centre is the best bet for popular stores, with over 100 high street brands, while the Marlands has a more obscure range of stores including a used vinyl shop and a large craft shop.
Traditional Cuisine
Southampton will leave you spoilt for choice in terms of cosy pubs. The Salmon Leap is a great family and dog friendly pub, as is the Cowherds. For something slightly fancier, Harley’s at New Place Hotel does classics like beef wellington and scallops.
High-End Dining
Seafood restaurant The Jetty has beautiful views over the Marina and does a tasting menu; Restaurant AO has a ten-course tasting menu, while Blue Jasmine specialises in Asian tapas and Edo Asia does Asian inspired small plates.
Casual or Trendy Spots
La Baronia does authentic Mexican food in homely surroundings; at Bacaro you can enjoy Italian small plates in a trendy restaurant with exposed brick; Spanish restaurant La Regata provides delicious tapas and a fun atmosphere and Mango Thai Tapas is a relaxed spot for Thai food, cocktails and wine.
Food Markets
A street market takes place on the High Street every Friday and Saturday until 3pm, with everything from produce to pizza.
SeaCity Museum
A fascinating tour through the nautical history of Southampton, including the sinking of the Titanic after it set sail from the city’s port.
Southampton City Art Gallery
In the city’s cultural quarter, this gallery has one of the best collections of art in the south of England, with works from artists including Rodin and Turner.
The John Hansard Gallery
Located in the city centre, this is the place to go if contemporary art is more your style. Free to enter, it hosts events and temporary exhibitions.
The Tudor House and Garden
Situated in the Old Town, this house was built in the late 15th century, and the adjacent King John’s Palace dates back some 300 years earlier.
The Mayflower Theatre
On Commercial Road, this Grade II listed theatre puts on comedy, theatre and music events.
The Cultural Quarter
Guildhall Square is the cultural heart of the city and plays host to museums, galleries, live music venues, as well as bars, cafes and restaurants.
The Old Town
Situated in the south of Southampton and surrounded by the remains of medieval walls, the area is home to many historic buildings, including the Tudor House.
Ocean Village
A modern development at the waterfront, this is where you’ll find the Yacht Club as well as many restaurants overlooking the marina.
Southampton is an easy drive from London up the M25. It is also well served by trains, with trains from London taking just over an hour and connections to other UK cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Cardiff. The centre of Southampton is very walkable as it’s largely flat, and local buses are also easy to use with the ability to tap on and tap off.
Southampton is much easier to park in than some other cities, with car parks around the city centre as well as covered car parks in places like the West Quay shopping centre.
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