Southampton Travel Guide

 slothtraveller Says:  Southampton's primary example of medieval architecture is the Bargate, a gateway which used to form part of the walled fortifications of the city in Norman times. Dating from 1180, the upper room is now used as an art gallery but in the past it was used as a prison and as... 

 MarkJochim Says:  The RSYC is one of the oldest in Britain, having received its Royal Charter in 1875. The Club moved to its present location in the Ocean Village Yacht Marina in 1988. The clubhouse includes a bar, lounge, and restaurant. There's also a full range of training facilities. 

 ardnas67 Says:  My middle daughter loves the sad story of the Titanic, and on our way back home from England to Holland we stopped in Southampton. This is were the Titanic left in 1912, and at the tourist information of this city you can buy a map of the Titanic Trail (only €0,50) It leads... 

 johngayton Says:  For those who appreciate a good pub the Red Lion should be your first port of call here. This is Southampton's oldest pub, and claims to be one of the oldest in England. It has miraculously survived the Victorian expansion of the city, the German WWII blitz and the... 

 johngayton Says:  Tucked away on a back street running parallel to the city's High Street you might come across the town's oldest house (and indeed one of the oldest in England) amongst the non-descript modern housing that surrounds it. This sort of typifies Southampton's confusion with its... 

 1 Review and 138 Opinions  A nice big room in Southampton city centre - close to everything - a very practical location. ... 

 johngayton Says:  It's always a good sign when a city centre restaurant is busy on a mid-week earlyish evening and especially so when it's an "Indian" restaurant here in the UK and it's nowhere near pub closing time!The Coriander Lounge is a new addition to the burgeoning multi-cultural... 

 beach-bum Says:  On a Friday night, it a good place to go for a few beers with friends. Last time I went there (Jan 2004) there was 2-4-1 Drinks promotion, and we had a great night! They have a dance floor (if you're into that) and the atmosphere is relaxed. None (that I'm aware of) 

 SueWarwick Says:  The easiest way to/from the airport is by train from the 'Southampton Airport (Parkway)' station. The airport has the shortest plane to train connection of any airport in Europe (apparently 99 steps).Trains to Southampton city centre and beyond run quite regularly.Trains to... 

 johngayton Says:  Although Southampton is no longer the terminus for continental European ferries it is still the base for the 150 year-old Red Funnel company which provides ferry services to the Isle of Wight. Two ferries operate the route, the fast catameran service which is for foot... 

 johngayton Says:  Southampton City Council contracts the local bus services provider Bluestar to provide a free shuttle service around the city centre. These buses run 7 days a week connecting the railway station to the town quay, via the shopping malls and the bottom end of the High Street.... 

 darkjedi Says:  The area near Calshot contains a wealth of things to see and do. Calshot Castle is a part of Henry VIII coastal defences sited on a coastal sand spit near the deep water channel at Southampton Water, Calshot Activity Center offers a wealth of over 400 courses for all levels... 

 johngayton Says:  You'll find that the town centre is often referred to as being two distinct entities - the half which is "above bar" and the other half "below bar". This doesn't refer to the strategic siting of one of the pubs (HaHa!) but rather the old town's Bar Gate in the middle of the... 

 johngayton Says:  In its early days as a port Southampton would have been at least semi-fortified, especially as its main import was wine from the continent. It's first recorded castle was that built by the Normans, around 1150. This was originally a simple motte and bailey affair - a...