Southampton Area Guide

Southampton is at the heart of one of the world's premier regions for sailing and watersports and is home to some of the best marina facilities on the south coast. Consequently Southampton hosts some of the world's most prestigious maritime events.

Discover Southampton's rich heritage in the maritime museum, the Medieval Merchants House, or God's House Tower Museum of Archaeology. Take a relaxing stroll along the seafront, or visit one of the award winning art galleries, such as Southampton City Art Gallery, Millais Gallery or the John Hansard Gallery. Southampton is also ideally situated for exploring some of England's most breathtaking coast lines and countryside.

Useful Links

If you're looking for more general information about Southampton Airport or the surrounding areas, then Airport Hotel Shop recommends the following very useful places:

• Southampton Airport - Extremely useful information resource for Southampton Airport
• Southampton City Council - A good place to start for general local information
• Marwell Zoo - Visit one of Marwell's most popular attractions
• Tourist Information - Great for visiting Tourists