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About Southampton
Southampton has many lovely gardens right in the city centre with picnic tables, flower beds and shady walks. In the spring the rhododendrons are a lovely sight. It has The West Quay shopping centre which is extremely popular. On the second floor a variety of meals can be bought as it caters for all tastes. It has a Tudor museum, which had an ancient knot garden in the rear, and walks along the ancient walls, that still surround the inner town. It has a Maritime Museum, containing some history of the Titanic, down by the docks. The Aircraft Museum, where as the home of the spitfire Southampton excels can be found not far from Ocean Village.. You can go on the seaplane, which once worked from Hythe. There is much in this museum for Aircraft enthusiasts. It's fun to browse down East Street which contains many interesting shops, and boasts some nice restaurants lower down. The ferry goes daily from the docks to the Isle of Wight and is a very pleasant ride.
Information Submitted by Daphne Grant of Southampton
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Recommended attractions near Southampton
| Tudor Merchants Hall | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| Southampton Maritime Museum | (1.0 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| Netley Abbey | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Eling Tide Mill | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Itchen Valley Country Park | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Royal Victoria Country Park | (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Longdown Activity Farm | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Manor Farm Country Park | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Beaulieu Abbey | (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Broadlands | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Ashlett Creek | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Beaulieu National Motor Museum | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Beaulieu Palace House | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| King John's House | (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in SouthamptonAll attractions in HampshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Southampton
Netley, in the county of Hampshire (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE)
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Totton, in the county of Hampshire (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)
Totton is a small town lying close to Southampton Water with easy access to the picturesque New Forest National Park, making it a desirable place to stay for anyone wishing to explore both coast and countryside.
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Beaulieu, in the county of Hampshire (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction S)
This lovely village is set in the lush greenery of the New Forest where a pretty village street leads to the banks of the Beaulieu River at the point at which it opens up as an estuary.
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Exbury, in the county of Hampshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S)
Standing close to the saltmarshes and creeks along the Beaulieu River, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Exbury must be one of the most captivating villages for miles around.
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Lyndhurst, in the county of Hampshire (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)
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Minstead, in the county of Hampshire (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction W)
This is a delightful New Forest village which was once described as "the place where Mint grew" it is a beautiful unspoilt place with a church which looks as though it is shaped from a collection of cottages.
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Lepe, in the county of Hampshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction S)
This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight.
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Bishop's Waltham, in the county of Hampshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction E)
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Brockenhurst, in the county of Hampshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SW)
Gloriously set, like a jewel in a crown, between woodland and heathland, is the picturesque place called Brockenhurst.
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Pilley, in the county of Hampshire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SW)
The attractive village of Pilley lies in a landscape famous for its scenic beauty, it encompasses a vast variety of valley's, hills, downs and the glorious New Forest National Park.
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South Baddesley, in the county of Hampshire (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SW)
This is a small picturesque hamlet at the edge of the New Forest National Park overlooking the Solent towards the Isle-of-Wight.
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Boldre, in the county of Hampshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW)
This is a beautiful village situated a short distance from the edge of the New Forest National Park and the shoreline of Lymington, in the Solent.
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Cowes, in the county of Isle of Wight (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE)
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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Winchester, in the county of Hampshire (11.2 miles, 17.9 km, direction N)
This is an old town which was a tribal town long before the Romans landed in Britain, under their leadership it flourished to become the 5th largest city in the land, and was later heralded as the capital of King Alfred.
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Fritham, in the county of Hampshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)
Fritham is an idyllic New Forest village, which was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. It is quite off the beaten track in an area where visitors can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere amongst lovely natural surroundings.
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| Southampton Central Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| St. Denys Station | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NE) |
| M27 Junction 4 | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction N) |
| M27 Junction 5 | (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction NE) |
| Southampton Airport | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE) |
| Bournemouth Airport | (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction SW) |
| Southampton to London | (69.2 miles, 111.4 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Southampton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Southampton center |
| Southampton City Centre Premier Travel Inn | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Banister House Hotel | (0.5 miles, 0.9 km) |
| The Star Hotel | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) |
| Dolphin Hotel | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) |
| Grand Harbour | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) |
| Holiday Inn Southampton | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Southampton - M27, Jct7 | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction E) |
| Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N) |
| Best Western Botleigh Grange Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E) |
| Dormy House Hotel | (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction SE) |
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