Historical Southampton is easy to explore.
There are guided tours (see overleaf) or use
one of our recommended trails. All are best
combined with a visit to one of the city’s
museums or art gallery.
Titanic, archaeology, the Spitfire, interactive
histories, all housed inside original buildings
across Southampton.
SEACITY MUSEUM
B4
Havelock Road, SO14 7FY
023 8083 4536, seacitymuseum.co.uk
Mon-Sun 10am-5pm including Bank Holidays
See website for admission prices
Historic artefacts, film and art installations tell
the story of the people of Southampton and
the travellers who visited the port and helped
shape the city. Includes a dedicated Titanic
exhibition which has interactive activities for all
the ages. Special exhibitions take place in the
Pavilion extension.
TUDOR HOUSE & GARDEN
Bugle Street, SO14 0AT
023 8083 4536, tudorhouseandgarden.com
Tues-Fri 10-3pm, Sat-Sun 10-5pm incl. Bank
Holidays. See website for admission prices
Timber framed house facing St Michael’s
Square, built at the end of the 15th Century
by Sir John Dawtrey. Beautifully restored with
informative interactive displays for all ages.
The museum also has a café which overlooks
beautiful walled gardens.
MEDIEVAL MERCHANTS HOUSE F4
58 French Street, SO14 2AT, 023 8022 1503
Sat-Sun 25 March to 30 September 11am-4pm
Step back to the 14th century and view a
merchant’s residence and trading base.
SOLENT SKY F7
D4
Albert Road South, SO14 3FR
023 8063 5830, solentskymuseum.org
Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm
Showcase of the history of Solent aviation. Over
20 airframes including the legendary Spitfire.
THINGS TO DO
SOUTHAMPTON CITY ART GALLERY B4
Commercial Road, SO14 7LP
023 8083 4536, www.southampton.gov.uk/art
Mon-Fri 10-3pm, Sat 10-5pm, Free Entry
Internationally renowned art collection,
spanning six centuries of European history.
Adjacent to SeaCity museum, well worth a visit.
MAYFLOWER THEATRE B3
Commercial Road, SO15 1GE
023 8071 1811, mayflower.org.uk
Booking Oice Mon-Thur, Sat 9.30-8.30pm,
Fri 10am-8.30pm (5.30pm if no performance)
The largest theatre in the South featuring
spectacular touring musicals, opera, ballet and
comedy, with many shows direct from the West
End. Pre-event meal at the restaurant and 3
bars for drinks during intervals. Backstage tours
available.
B4
USEFUL SERVICES
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR E3
Dock Gate 8, SO15 1HJ
023 8024 8190
Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat 9-12pm
Located at the entrance of Dock Gate 8. Car and
vehicle rental ideal for exploring the area and
one way travel to all major UK airports.
MAIL BOXES ETC E5
E5
E5
151 High Street, SO14 2BT, 023 8035 5777
Mon-Fri 9am-5.45pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Shipping, packing, left luggage service for
excess luggage, awkward or valuable items.
Postal, mailbox, printing and scanning services
also available.
OCEANS SOUTHAMPTON E5
160 High Street, QE2 Mile, SO14 2BT
023 8033 1395
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Conveniently located on the High Street and
on our Titanic Trail, Oceans sells Southampton,
London and UK gifts. Titanic souvenirs, home-
ware and antiques. Left luggage service and
visitor advice oered along with local leaflets.
PACK & SEND SOUTHAMPTON
Queensway, SO14 3HJ
023 8071 3444
Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat by appointment
Specialist packing and shipping company for
fragile, large, awkward and valuable items.
Competitive rates for excess baggage shipping
and storage
POST OFFICE / WHSMITHS
32-34 High Street, SO14 7LE
023 8071 0123
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sundays and Bank
Holidays 10:30-2:30pm
Located upstairs in WHSmiths with dedicated
Travel Money positions. All major currencies
and travellers cheques accepted with no
commission. Save money with currency buy
back discounts.
SOUTHAMPTON TOURIST GUIDES
Weekend walks of the Western Walls and Vaults
from the Bargate Cost £5.00. Additional tours
on request – Titanic, WWII, Jane Austen etc.
Just turn up, call 07815 560607 or
go to southamptontouristguides.com
Now in their 40th year, STGA is the longest
established tour guiding association in
Southampton. All tour guides have loads of
experience in the city and surrounding area.
If you are in Southampton for the day or staying
the night before, there are lots of places to eat
within a ten minute walk of the Cruise Terminals
or the main hotels in the city.
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VESTRY RESTAURANT AND BAR B3
61 Commercial Road, SO15 1GG
opposite the Mayflower Theatre
023 8023 1101
Mon-Thurs 11-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Sun 11-6pm
Fresh a la carte menu available. Live music
every Friday. Dinner and Dance Saturday.
Pre-theatre menu for all performances at the
Mayflower Theatre.
AT THE CRUISE TERMINALS - CEANOS
Arrival and Departure lounges at all terminals
Open early whenever a ship is in port
Full service cafe with hot and cold food, good
tea and coee, beers, wines and spritis. Even
Champagne if required.
METTRICKS COFFEE
Old Town, 117 High Street, SO14 2AA F4
Mon-Wed 7.30-7, Thu-Sat 7.30-10 Sun 9-6
Bargate, 2 East Bargate, SO14 2DL
D5
Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
Guildhall, 1 Guildhall Walk, SO14 7DU
B4
Mon-Fri 7.30am-11pm, Sat-Sun 9am-11pm
Southampton’s speciality coee and loose leaf
tea houses - serving fresh, tasty, locally sourced
breakfast and lunch, as well as great homemade
cakes and cream teas. Free WiFi.
OLIVE TREE F6
29 Oxford Street, SO14 3DJ, 023 8034 3333
Open 7 days a week from 12 noon till late
Seasonally inspired seafood and French bistro
dishes. Daily specials or a la carte. Try the
homemade chicken liver parfait followed by
seafood linguine. Live piano music on Sundays.
WHITE STAR TAVERN F6
28 Oxford Street, SO14 3DJ, 023 8082 1990
(corner of Oxford and Latimer Street)
Mon-Thurs 7am-12pm, Fri 7am-12pm,
Sat 8.30am-12am, Sun 8.30am-10.30pm
Awarded 2 rosettes for food and 5 stars for its
boutique accommodation by the AA. British
locally sourced menu, open from breakfast.
FOOD & DRINK
C4,
Entrances on Portland Terrance and
Above Bar Street, SO14 7SJ, 023 8033 9164
Mon-Wed 9-5.30pm, Thur 9-7pm, Fri 9-5.30,
Sat 9-6pm, Sun 11-5pm *JRC access till 10pm
JRC GLOBAL BUFFET
For something more substantial why not try JRC
Global Buet with seating for 400 people and
15 live cooking stations serving over 300 dishes
from 12 countries
STAKKS PANCAKES / BB COFFEE
FREDERICKS CHOCOLATES / COSTA
You will find several coee, tea and lunch stops
inside the Marlands on both floors
Set in the heart of Southampton, only a short distance from
the waterfront, WestQuay Shopping Centre is home to
hundreds of the world’s best known brands and restaurants.
There are over 90 stylish shops and restaurants. Shops like Jack Wills,
Karen Millen, Phase Eight, Dune and many more. Plus, John Lewis and
a flagship Marks & Spencer.
Danish jeweller Pandora has a collecon of striking necklaces and
earrings. Or, for a special someone, get one of their world famous
bracelets with a choice of over 600 unique charms.
Most recently, the centre has opened a new Victoria’s Secret, filled
with luxurious and inmate garments and sleepwear.
Or if it’s tech and gadgets you want, visit the Apple Store, opposite
Cath Kidston on Upper Shopping.
There are lots of places to eat too. Wagamama, Ed’s Easy Diner,
Pizza Express, Torlla, Yo! Sushi, Hand Made Burger Co
and many others.
Plus, the restaurants stay open ll 9pm weeknights, so if you
finish shopping late, you’ll sll have me for dinner.
SHOPPING - THE MARLANDS
C4,
Entrances on Portland Terrance and Above Bar Street,
SO14 7SJ, 023 8033 9164 intomarlands.co.uk
Mon-Wed 9-5.30pm, Thur 9-7pm, Fri 9-5.30pm,
Sat 9-6pm, Sun 11-5pm
The Marlands is Southampton’s second largest shopping
centre with over 40 independent shops, department stores,
beauty salons, cafés and services.
THE DISNEY STORE
The only ‘House of Mouse’ in the South with a
wide range of oicially licensed merchandise,
from toys to pyjamas, costumes and collecta-
bles and all your favourite characters.
ROCKBOTTOM TOY STORE
Toys, gifts and a range of fancy dress costumes
suitable for all ages. The shop oers a rental
service on select items. Sta are on hand to
oer advice.
ROMAN
Their products embody ageless sophistication
and style, for the customer that wants to feel
special and get noticed, whatever the occasion.
ROUTE ONE
An independent retailer oering a wide range of
extreme sports equipment and street clothing.
All of the latest trends can be found in store.
MOSS BROS
Moss Bros is the leading formal menswear
specialist selling Men’s suits and accessories.
PEACOCKS
Selling High fashion women’s wear, men’s wear
and children’s wear. The store oers great
choice and value for money for all the family.
F. HINDS
Independent, family owned jewellers oering
an extensive range of jewellery, alongside
clocks, collectables and giftware items.
CARTE BLANCHE
Selling a full range of the popular ‘Me to You,’
‘Tatty Bear,’ and ‘My Blue Nose Friends’ brands.
With everything from greetings cards to gifts
and stationary.
THE PERFUME SHOP
Specialists in branded perfumes and after-
shaves. Free gifts are oered on selected pur-
chases as well as complimentary gift-wrapping.
WHITTARDS OF CHELSEA
Beverage connoisseurs oering a variety of
black and green teas, whole bean and ground
coees, fruit, herbal drinks, and hot chocolate.
BEST WESTERN CHILWORTH MANOR ***
Chilworth, SO16 7PT (10 mins by car)
023 8076 7333
Edwardian Manor House set amidst 12 acres.
Fantastic swimming pool and leisure complex.
Spa treatments oered. Good afternoon tea,
lots of room for kids to run around.
CAREYS MANOR & SENSPA ****
Brockenhurst, New Forest, SO42 7RH
(20 mins by car) 01590 624467
Manor House Hotel dating back to 1880. The
Thai SenSpa is one of the best in the South and
dinner is oered in one of the three fine dining
restaurants serving British (3AA rosette), French
and Thai cuisine.
CONCORDE CLUB ***
Stoneham Lane, SO50 9HQ (15 mins by car)
023 8065 1478
Family run hotel with great Jazz club (live music
6 nights a week) and wine bar attached to the
hotel. Afternoon tea and relaxed Bistro dining.
Close to woodlands and country park.
GRAND HARBOUR HOTEL ****
West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1AG
023 8063 3033
Located directly opposite the City Cruise Termi-
nal and Dockgate 8. A large comfy lounge and
bar is perfect to relax with great views from a
stunning full length glass atrium. Recently
refurbished restaurant, leisure facilities and spa.
There are over 20 hotels within a 20 minute
Cruise & Stay packages.
We have put together a range of options below
to showcase hotels across all price brackets;
(Hilton and Montagu Arms) and even live Jazz
(Concorde Club).
Those outside of the City Centre are marked
on the small map on the right hand side of this
page and indicated with a number.
CRUISE AND STAY ACCOMMODATION IN AND AROUND THE CITY
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Portsmouth
The New
Forest
Salisbury
Winchester
Southampton
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HILTON SOUTHAMPTON ****
Bracken Place, Chilworth, SO14 OTB
023 8070 2700
Easy to reach from M3 and M27, set in a wooded
landscape. Contemporary restaurant with a la
carte cuisine. Large relaxing lounge and great
breakfast. Residents gym.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS M27 J7 ***
Botley Road, Southampton, SO30 3XA
(M27 Jct7 around 15 mins by car)
023 8060 6060
Just outside the city, near to the airport and
opposite the Agaes Bowl Cricket venue. Cruise
package includes complimentary breakfast,
Wi-Fi, osite parking and transfers both ways.
HOLIDAY INN WINCHESTER ****
Telegraph Way, Winchester, SO21 1HZ
(Just o the M3 and at the end of the A34)
01962 670700
One of the UK’s first new generation Holiday
Inn, with award winning brasserie food. Relaxing
lounges, restaurant serving food all day. Easy
access to the Science Centre for families and
Winchester for the day.
HUNTERS LODGE GUEST HOUSE ****
25 Landguard Road, SO15 5DL
023 8022 7919
Family owned B&B since 1926. Oers en-suite
rooms with full English breakfast included. A
limited number of cruise car parking spaces are
available at £6 per day.
MONTAGU ARMS ****
Palace Lane, Beaulieu, New Forest, SO42 7ZL
(25 mins by car)
01590 612324
17th Century Country House Hotel and Michelin
Star restaurant. Right in the heart of Beaulieu
village. Guests can enjoy complimentary spa
facilities at sister hotel Careys Manor.
THE ELIZABETH HOUSE HOTEL **
42-44 The Avenue, SO17 1XP
(Just o the map overleaf, 2 mins by car)
023 8022 4327
Family run hotel with bar, bistro and free Wi-Fi.
Car parking is available for the duration of your
cruise at £4.75 per day. Full breakfast included.
ACCOMMODATION . . .
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THE NEW FOREST
20 minutes by train to Brockenhurst Station
or 15 minutes by car
EXPLORING THE AREA
WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL
Cathedral Oice, 9 The Close, SO23 9LS,
01962 857 200
12 miles / Train 15mins / Car 20 mins
Mon-Sat 9am - 5.30pm, Sun 12.30 - 3pm
(Times may vary due to services and events.)
Annual Pass £7.50, Concessions £5.50. Under
16s are free.
Explore 1000 years of history and culture. Find
magnificent architecture, the Winchester Bible,
Jane Austen’s grave and sculpture by Antony
Gormley. Onsite Refectory with large garden.
Winchester is a city steeped in history, the
ancient capital of England and former seat of
Alfred the Great.
PORTSMOUTH
40 minutes by train or 25 by car
The city has a rich naval heritage and is home
to HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship. Numerous
museums, the Spinnaker Tower, outlet shopping
and a long seafront for great views.
MARWELL ZOO
Thompson’s Lane, Winchester, SO21 1JH
01962 777407 10 miles / Car 20 mins
Mon-Sun 10 - 4pm (till 5/6pm Spring/Summer)
Adult £15-19, Child £11.50-15 (3-16),
Family £49-63, Concessions £12.50-16.50.
Includes voluntary donation.
A visit to Marwell Zoo is a chance to get close
to the wonders of the natural world – and play
a big part in helping to save them. This 140-acre
park is home to an incredible range of exotic
species in beautiful surroundings.
SALISBURY AND STONEHENGE
30 minutes by train or car
Timbered buildings, a cathedral home to the
famous Magna Carta and water meadows on the
edge of the City.
THE ISLE OF WIGHT WITH RED FUNNEL
Red Funnel Ferries every 30 minutes (G4)
Easy to get around on arrival in Cowes. Regular
round the island bus routes.
If you wish to explore further afield then you
can take a taxi, guided tour, train or bus.
Winchester, New Forest, Portsmouth and Salisbury
are well served by train. For the Isle of Wigh
t,
visit the Red Funnel ferry terminal at Town
Quay. If you would prefer the freedom to drive
around the area, rent a car from Enterprise at
Dock Gate 8. Guided Tours by car are oered by
Discover the South
GUIDED TOURS BY CAR
023 8021 6100 or discoverthesouth.co.uk
Book a guided tour to any of the destinations
shown on this map in air conditioned luxury
with knowledgable local drivers. Complete pick
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up and return service from the cruise terminals.
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TRAVELLING BY AIR
SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
Wide Lane, SO18 2NL (SatNav reference)
0844 481 7777
If you are coming by car the airport is just o J5
on the M27 and well signposted.
Trains to and from Southampton Central are
available every 15 minutes from Southampton
Parkway, 1 minute walk from the airport. The
Journey takes 8 minutes, £3.60 one way.
TRAVELLING BY COACH
The National Express Coach station E3 runs
regular services to London and nationwide.
There are 2 dedicated coach services for cruise
passengers: Eavesway’s Cruiselink and Cruise
Connect.
EAVESWAY CRUISELINK
01942 727985, eaveswaytravel.com
For over 20 years Eavesway Cruiselink have
been the leading provider for coach transfers
to and from Southampton. Serving all the main
Cruise Lines, be sure to travel in style direct to
the ship side. Call the oice, or visit the website
to book your seats.
TRAVELLING BY TAXI / CAR
Taxi ranks are available outside the cruise
terminals. Always check the fare before you
travel. Prices to all destinations are a guide
only.
Central Train Station (4 minutes) £6
Southampton Airport (15 minutes) £12
London (90 minutes) £140
Gatwick Airport (90 minutes) £110
Heathrow Airport (90 minutes) £95
Winchester (20 minutes) £28
WEST QUAY CARS - PRE BOOKED TAXIS
023 8099 9999
If you have a lot of luggage and want to save
waiting for a taxi, then you can pre book for
peace of mind. Prices are competitive and the
drivers have a lot of local knowledge.
They also run day tours picking up from the
terminals (see overleaf for Discover the South)
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR E3
Just outside Dock Gate 8, SO15 1HJ
023 8024 8190
Open when cruise ships are in port.
Enterprise oer a pre-booking service and one
way car rentals.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
See the more detailed entry on the map B2.
PARKING AT THE PORT
Short term parking is available through Pay and
Display car parks located directly opposite each
of the cruise terminal buildings, only a 2 minute
walk from the entrance.
For longer term parking you can choose to park
transfer coach into the port.
ABPARKING
023 8048 8870, abparking.co.uk
Owned by the port, ABParking is the oicial
parking provider for Royal Caribbean Inter-
national, Celebrity Cruises, MSC, Saga, Fred.
Olsen Cruise Lines and NCL, with over 32,000
satisfied customers. All car parking is located
directly next to the cruise terminals, with
porters on hand to help with your luggage.
Meet and greet and shuttle car parking is
available on selected sailings.
TRAVEL & PARKING
We have put together 2 suggested itineraries.
Both can be started at any point and can take
between 2 hours and a whole day to complete.
To make the most of your day we recommend a
personal guided tour of the city (see tour guides
entry on other side of map)
CITY HERITAGE TRAIL
1
GOD’S HOUSE TOWER G5
Once home to the city’s town gunner, the tower
has seen a number of uses in its lifetime.
2
THE WOOL HOUSE F4
Built in the late 14th Century as a storehouse
for wool waiting to be exported to Italy, it has
been an important fixture of Southampton’s
waterfront for nearly 700 years.
3
MEDIEVAL MERCHANT HOUSE F4
The house has been restored to its original, 14th
Century appearance. Why not stop in at
Mettricks on the High Street for a coee.
4
TUDOR HOUSE AND GARDENS F4
15th Century timber framed museum in the
heart of Old Town. The house and gardens have
been recently restored. (See overleaf for info)
5
SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH F4
The oldest building in Southampton, dating
back to 1070.
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THE RED LION F5
12th Century pub, the oldest in Southampton
7
HOLYROOD CHURCH E5
Just outside the church is the QE2 anchor.
8
BARGATE D5
Constructed in 1180, the Bargate served as the
main point of entry to the city.
9
MEDIEVAL WALLS D4
The original borders of the city. Walk along the
remains of historic towers, medieval stairs and
through the heart of the Old Town.
SUGGESTED WALKING ITINERARIES
TITANIC TRAIL
1
OCEAN VILLAGE G7
The main dockyard in 1912, where tug boats
would have pulled the Titanic out to sea
4
CANUTE CHAMBERS F7
Local oices of the White Star Line.
4
SOUTH WESTERN HOUSE F6
Originally a grand hotel, built in 1872. Ship
designer, Thomas Andrews, and J Bruce Ismay,
owner of White Star Line, both stayed here.
4
ADMIRALTY HOUSE G6
In the 1920s, this served as the post and
telegraph oice to the dock.
5
THE GRAPES PUBLIC HOUSE F6
Popular with engine room workers. Original
photos and a framed blueprint are on the walls.
6
THE WHITE STAR TAVERN F6
Now a gastro pub and boutique hotel, many
second and third class passengers stayed here.
7
THE PLATFORM TAVERN G5
Had great views of the Titanic before she left.
8
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH F4
Here you can find a memorial dedicated to the
sta of the Ritz, one of the restaurants onboard.
9
HOLYROOD CHURCH E5
Built in 1320, destroyed during WW2, now a
memorial for Southampton’s merchant seamen.
10
THE CIVIC CENTRE B4
Here you will find The Titanic Postal Workers
Memorial and Book of Remembrance.
11
SEACITY MUSEUM B4
See main entry on opposite page.
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THE ENGINEERS MEMORIAL A5
Memorial to the men who kept the ships power
going during her final hours.
