Guidebook for Southampton

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Guidebook for Southampton

Shopping

West Quay is the best shopping in the area and has plenty of well known shops including Pandora, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Next, Schuh, New Look, Fat Face and many more. There is also plenty of food places to eat including Yo!Sushi, Nandos and Pizza Hut.
61 locals recommend
West Quay Shopping Centre
61 locals recommend
West Quay is the best shopping in the area and has plenty of well known shops including Pandora, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Next, Schuh, New Look, Fat Face and many more. There is also plenty of food places to eat including Yo!Sushi, Nandos and Pizza Hut.
Department Store
9 locals recommend
Debenhams
Terrace Road
9 locals recommend
Department Store

Entertainment & Activities

New to Southampton, Cinema de Lux is a very different experience with reclining chairs to keep you comfy all through the film!
32 locals recommend
Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton
32 locals recommend
New to Southampton, Cinema de Lux is a very different experience with reclining chairs to keep you comfy all through the film!
Dry slope skiiing
18 locals recommend
Alpine Snowsports Southampton
Thornhill Road
18 locals recommend
Dry slope skiiing
For water sports such as windsurfing, sailing and rowing head here
Southampton Water Activities Centre
Floating Bridge Road
For water sports such as windsurfing, sailing and rowing head here

Arts & Culture

Mayflower Theatre has featured some of the West End's great shows, head along to the box office or check out their website to see what shows are on!
91 locals recommend
Mayflower Theatre
22-26 Commercial Rd
91 locals recommend
Mayflower Theatre has featured some of the West End's great shows, head along to the box office or check out their website to see what shows are on!
SeaCity Museum tells the story of the people of the city, their fascinating lives and historic connections with Titanic and the sea. Visit SeaCity Museum and Southampton to discover how we bring maritime history to life through an interactive experience designed for all ages.
65 locals recommend
SeaCity Museum
Havelock Road
65 locals recommend
SeaCity Museum tells the story of the people of the city, their fascinating lives and historic connections with Titanic and the sea. Visit SeaCity Museum and Southampton to discover how we bring maritime history to life through an interactive experience designed for all ages.
20 locals recommend
University of Southampton
University Road
20 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Solent University
East Park Terrace
8 locals recommend
The National Oceanography Centre is the UK's primary centre for providing National Capability for oceanographic sciences. Our vision is to be one of the world’s top three oceanographic research institutions, leading the way in advancement of knowledge and understanding about our oceans.
National Oceanography Centre
European Way
The National Oceanography Centre is the UK's primary centre for providing National Capability for oceanographic sciences. Our vision is to be one of the world’s top three oceanographic research institutions, leading the way in advancement of knowledge and understanding about our oceans.

Food Scene

Delicious Mexican Tapas!
Wahaca Southampton
Harbour Parade
Delicious Mexican Tapas!
Great for meat eaters!
Sadler's Bar & Smokehouse
74 London Rd
Great for meat eaters!
Yummy Japanese cuisine with Karaoke rooms for a great night out!
Zen
31 Bedford Pl
Yummy Japanese cuisine with Karaoke rooms for a great night out!
Some of the best Indian food in the city!
18 locals recommend
Coriander Lounge Indian Restaurant
130-131 High St
18 locals recommend
Some of the best Indian food in the city!
Delicious food with locally sourced ingredients. Takeaway available for those on the go.
The Pig - in the wall
8 Western Esplanade
Delicious food with locally sourced ingredients. Takeaway available for those on the go.
Fancy some Korean BBQ? Head here you wont be disappointed.
Manna BBQ Restaurant
Fancy some Korean BBQ? Head here you wont be disappointed.
Ice Cream, Waffles, Crepes & more...
Sprinkles Gelato Below Bar
169 High St
Ice Cream, Waffles, Crepes & more...
Early start? Head here for an early morning breakfast, open from 6:00am
7 locals recommend
BVH - Boulangerie Victor Hugo
49-50 High St
7 locals recommend
Early start? Head here for an early morning breakfast, open from 6:00am
Great for Italian food!
10 locals recommend
Ennio's
Town Quay
10 locals recommend
Great for Italian food!

Essentials

For supermarket shopping, you can buy food and essentials here.
31 locals recommend
LIDL
15-17 High St
31 locals recommend
For supermarket shopping, you can buy food and essentials here.
This is the nearest petrol station to The Walls for your car.
Texaco
291 Sandbanks Rd
This is the nearest petrol station to The Walls for your car.
This hospital has an Accident & Emergency department.
13 locals recommend
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
13 locals recommend
This hospital has an Accident & Emergency department.
Telephone House Surgery
70-75 High St
Doctor Surgery
Head here for the nearest pharmacy
Telephone House Pharmacy
71 High St
Head here for the nearest pharmacy
Dentistry @ Oceana Boulevard
11 Briton St
Dentist

Getting Around

This will be your nearest train station where you can catch a train to the surrounding areas as well as Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Winchester and London.
44 locals recommend
Southampton Central station
Blechynden Terrace
44 locals recommend
This will be your nearest train station where you can catch a train to the surrounding areas as well as Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Winchester and London.
Ferries run to the Isle of Wight from here
16 locals recommend
Red Funnel Ferries
Town Quay
16 locals recommend
Ferries run to the Isle of Wight from here
Coaches run to London from here
15 locals recommend
Southampton Coach Station
Harbour Parade
15 locals recommend
Coaches run to London from here
40 locals recommend
Southampton Airport
40 locals recommend
Information about bus routes and prices can be obtained here
Bluestar Travel Shop
14 Bargate St
Information about bus routes and prices can be obtained here

Parks & Nature

The site has plenty of historical interest with the remains of a huge Victorian hospital on site which was home to Britain’s first purpose built military hospital of the day, opened in 1863 and demolished in 1966. The iconic chapel building houses the site’s reception, shop and exhibition area. There are extensive areas of shingle shoreline, parkland and mature woodland as well as wildflower areas and a community orchard.
49 locals recommend
Royal Victoria Country Park
49 locals recommend
The site has plenty of historical interest with the remains of a huge Victorian hospital on site which was home to Britain’s first purpose built military hospital of the day, opened in 1863 and demolished in 1966. The iconic chapel building houses the site’s reception, shop and exhibition area. There are extensive areas of shingle shoreline, parkland and mature woodland as well as wildflower areas and a community orchard.