Southampton England
by: Ms Maria Williams
Set on the coast of Hampshire, south of Winchester, this is a place that
abounds with a fascinating heritage. The Romans, who established it
as a seaport, founded Southampton approximately 2,000 years ago.
This was the port from which the ill-fated Titanic had set sail on her
maiden voyage in 1912. Even though the place was affected during the
Second World War, Southampton has grown sturdy with huge docks
built for the cruise industry. The core of the modern city is now based
around the City Centre.
Southhampton Places of Interest:
Southampton is famous for ports, art galleries and museums. The
place has a story to tell everywhere you visit.
Museum of Archaeology - This museum recount’s Southampton’s
history with displays from prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval
times.
Medieval Merchants’ House-This is one of the earliest surviving
merchants’ homes in the UK. Tourists can take in a glimpse and see
how life was 700 years ago thanks to the authentically recreated
furniture and overall ambience.
Solent Sky – Solent Sky, where the world’s first seaplane was built. It is
also the place where the Spitfire fighter plane, used heavily in the
Second World War, was born.
Southampton City Art Gallery - Situated in the heart of the Cultural
Quarter, it contains over 3,500 works of art spanning six centuries of
European culture. The 20th century British art remains the main
attraction here.
Things to do in Southhampton:
Southampton is a great place to shop and dine. Be it enjoying the
nightlife or being a part of special events, this city has always had lots
to offer.
Shopping - The West Quay complex on West Quay Road offers
shoppers a good selection of high street retailers, designer boutiques
and traditional shops. The West Quay Retail Park brims with the
choicest of retailers that are normally found on the outskirts of towns.
Other good shopping areas include the Marlands Mall, Portland Terrace
and the Bargate Centre, off the High Street on East Street.
Restaurants - There are many restaurants offering an eclectic mix of
cuisines. The rates are competitive and the price range for a three
course meal for one, including a half bottle of house wine or equivalent
(where available) is:
**** (over £40)
*** (£30 to £40)
** (£20 to £30)
* (up to £20)
Tipping of around 10% for a three-course meal with wine is given
customarily in up market eating places. During weekends most
restaurants require prior booking.
Transport - The airport is situated 7km (4 miles) northeast of
Southampton on the outskirts of the city. A good rail network links
Southampton with the main rail station in the city. The National Express
operates regular coach services connecting Southampton with various
destinations in the UK. The National Express terminal is located in the
centre of the city on Western Esplanade within a stone’s throw from the
Central Railway Station. Taxis can be hailed on the street or at ranks at
the railway and bus stations. First Southampton is a company that
operates a comprehensive network of buses linking all parts of the city.
Bus no. 12 operates between the city centre and International airport.
Nightlife - From conventional old alehouses to stylish bars and
nightclubs, Southampton has a flourishing nightlife with a huge chioce.
The Red Lion, 55 High Street, or The Duke of Wellington, 36 Bugle
Street; are two of the traditional old alehouses having a decent bar
menu.
Special events - There are events like Titanic Memorial (Sep 4), the
Southampton Boat Show (Sep 16-25) and Trafalgar Day with trips on
the SS Shieldhall on the Solent (Oct 21), which are specific to
Southampton. In Euroblade, October, Southampton’s city streets are
closed off and turned into a track for inline skating. The event is not a
race and is open to skaters of all ages and abilities. It assumes
dimensions of a festival atmosphere with wigs, crash helmets and
fancy dress.
Food and Drink in Southhampton:
Langley’s Bistro and Garden Room Café -This is a non-smoking
restaurant that serves the best of food and wine. The ambience as well
as the great customer service is worth writing and raving about.
Kuti’s Brasserie - Situated in the centre of the town, Kuti’s is also a
place that has great ambience and offers authentic Indian and
Bangladeshi food.
La Cantina - With dishes like fajitas, tacos and fiery chilies, this place
makes for a good party environment.
Olive Tree - It offers a selection of the best European dishes.
The Woodlands Lodge Hotel - A 15-minute drive away from the city
centre, this place gives you the choicest food in the most scenic of
surroundings.
Southhampton Hotels and Accommodation:
Southampton, being an important sea port, receives visitors by the ferry-
load, which means there is no shortage of places to choose from. The
hotels given below are categorized into four different pricing categories
and are based on the cost of a double room per night with breakfast
and including all taxes:
**** (over £120)
*** (£80 to £120)
** (£40 to £80)
* (up to £40)
The services offered by the larger hotels will usually include a gym, pool
and extensive business and conference facilities.
The Star Hotel
Southampton Park Hotel
Dormy House Hotel
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Initial Style Conferences
GRAND HARBOUR
Express By Holiday Inn Southampton - M27, JCT7
Novotel Southampton
Chilworth Manor Classic Hotel
Dolphin Hotel
Jurys Inn Southampton
Entertainment in Southhampton:
The Mayflower Theatre on Commercial Road is the largest theatre in
southern England. Another good venue for live comedy is the Jongleurs
Comedy Club, 2-4a High Street. There is normally a disco after the
comedy acts. There are two multiplex cinemas UGC and Odeon, which
play the latest movies.
The strategic maritime importance has played a noteworthy part in how
Southampton developed over the years. Today the port is synonymous
with the city. Tourists love to flock to this place, which is growing every
year with several development projects in the pipeline, like a £162
million project to create a huge entertainment arena at West Quay.
About The Author
Name: Maria Williams
Occupation: Traveller
Website: http://www.sleepuk.com
Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of discounted hotels to
make your stay in the UK as comfortable as possible.
by: Ms Maria Williams
Set on the coast of Hampshire, south of Winchester, this is a place that
abounds with a fascinating heritage. The Romans, who established it
as a seaport, founded Southampton approximately 2,000 years ago.
This was the port from which the ill-fated Titanic had set sail on her
maiden voyage in 1912. Even though the place was affected during the
Second World War, Southampton has grown sturdy with huge docks
built for the cruise industry. The core of the modern city is now based
around the City Centre.
Southhampton Places of Interest:
Southampton is famous for ports, art galleries and museums. The
place has a story to tell everywhere you visit.
Museum of Archaeology - This museum recount’s Southampton’s
history with displays from prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval
times.
Medieval Merchants’ House-This is one of the earliest surviving
merchants’ homes in the UK. Tourists can take in a glimpse and see
how life was 700 years ago thanks to the authentically recreated
furniture and overall ambience.
Solent Sky – Solent Sky, where the world’s first seaplane was built. It is
also the place where the Spitfire fighter plane, used heavily in the
Second World War, was born.
Southampton City Art Gallery - Situated in the heart of the Cultural
Quarter, it contains over 3,500 works of art spanning six centuries of
European culture. The 20th century British art remains the main
attraction here.
Things to do in Southhampton:
Southampton is a great place to shop and dine. Be it enjoying the
nightlife or being a part of special events, this city has always had lots
to offer.
Shopping - The West Quay complex on West Quay Road offers
shoppers a good selection of high street retailers, designer boutiques
and traditional shops. The West Quay Retail Park brims with the
choicest of retailers that are normally found on the outskirts of towns.
Other good shopping areas include the Marlands Mall, Portland Terrace
and the Bargate Centre, off the High Street on East Street.
Restaurants - There are many restaurants offering an eclectic mix of
cuisines. The rates are competitive and the price range for a three
course meal for one, including a half bottle of house wine or equivalent
(where available) is:
**** (over £40)
*** (£30 to £40)
** (£20 to £30)
* (up to £20)
Tipping of around 10% for a three-course meal with wine is given
customarily in up market eating places. During weekends most
restaurants require prior booking.
Transport - The airport is situated 7km (4 miles) northeast of
Southampton on the outskirts of the city. A good rail network links
Southampton with the main rail station in the city. The National Express
operates regular coach services connecting Southampton with various
destinations in the UK. The National Express terminal is located in the
centre of the city on Western Esplanade within a stone’s throw from the
Central Railway Station. Taxis can be hailed on the street or at ranks at
the railway and bus stations. First Southampton is a company that
operates a comprehensive network of buses linking all parts of the city.
Bus no. 12 operates between the city centre and International airport.
Nightlife - From conventional old alehouses to stylish bars and
nightclubs, Southampton has a flourishing nightlife with a huge chioce.
The Red Lion, 55 High Street, or The Duke of Wellington, 36 Bugle
Street; are two of the traditional old alehouses having a decent bar
menu.
Special events - There are events like Titanic Memorial (Sep 4), the
Southampton Boat Show (Sep 16-25) and Trafalgar Day with trips on
the SS Shieldhall on the Solent (Oct 21), which are specific to
Southampton. In Euroblade, October, Southampton’s city streets are
closed off and turned into a track for inline skating. The event is not a
race and is open to skaters of all ages and abilities. It assumes
dimensions of a festival atmosphere with wigs, crash helmets and
fancy dress.
Food and Drink in Southhampton:
Langley’s Bistro and Garden Room Café -This is a non-smoking
restaurant that serves the best of food and wine. The ambience as well
as the great customer service is worth writing and raving about.
Kuti’s Brasserie - Situated in the centre of the town, Kuti’s is also a
place that has great ambience and offers authentic Indian and
Bangladeshi food.
La Cantina - With dishes like fajitas, tacos and fiery chilies, this place
makes for a good party environment.
Olive Tree - It offers a selection of the best European dishes.
The Woodlands Lodge Hotel - A 15-minute drive away from the city
centre, this place gives you the choicest food in the most scenic of
surroundings.
Southhampton Hotels and Accommodation:
Southampton, being an important sea port, receives visitors by the ferry-
load, which means there is no shortage of places to choose from. The
hotels given below are categorized into four different pricing categories
and are based on the cost of a double room per night with breakfast
and including all taxes:
**** (over £120)
*** (£80 to £120)
** (£40 to £80)
* (up to £40)
The services offered by the larger hotels will usually include a gym, pool
and extensive business and conference facilities.
The Star Hotel
Southampton Park Hotel
Dormy House Hotel
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Initial Style Conferences
GRAND HARBOUR
Express By Holiday Inn Southampton - M27, JCT7
Novotel Southampton
Chilworth Manor Classic Hotel
Dolphin Hotel
Jurys Inn Southampton
Entertainment in Southhampton:
The Mayflower Theatre on Commercial Road is the largest theatre in
southern England. Another good venue for live comedy is the Jongleurs
Comedy Club, 2-4a High Street. There is normally a disco after the
comedy acts. There are two multiplex cinemas UGC and Odeon, which
play the latest movies.
The strategic maritime importance has played a noteworthy part in how
Southampton developed over the years. Today the port is synonymous
with the city. Tourists love to flock to this place, which is growing every
year with several development projects in the pipeline, like a £162
million project to create a huge entertainment arena at West Quay.
About The Author
Name: Maria Williams
Occupation: Traveller
Website: http://www.sleepuk.com
Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of discounted hotels to
make your stay in the UK as comfortable as possible.
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