Things To See and Do When You Stay in Southampton

The city of Southampton which is situated where the Rivers Test, Itchen and Hamble join is the largest on in the county of Hampshire. It is one of the UK’s major ports and is just a short distance from the New Forest. 

Southampton is an ideal base to explore Hampshire . Along with exploring the New Forest there are plenty of other attractions in and around Southampton for you to enjoy. Here we will take a look at some of the other sights one can enjoy when you stay in Southampton.

A short distance from Southampton is Marwell Zoological Park which within its one hundred acres there are more than two hundred different types of animals and birds for you to see.  Along with rhinos, giraffes, tigers and penguins there are common breeds to be seen. It is through allowing people to view their animals that the money raised can be used to help the conservation of wildlife and its natural habitats not just in the UK but around the world.

However if you are interested about learning more about the local fauna and flora then arrange to spend time at Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre. Located on the Common in Southampton is a place that the whole family will enjoy especially the children. There are lots of activities which they will find of interest and plenty of trails that can be followed where you are able to observe the wildlife that lives in it. 

Although Southampton is a thriving port town at the Hall of Aviation you will find out more about the history of flying in this part of England. At one time there were 26 aircraft companies based near the city, including the largest flying boat operation in the world. Southampton was where the legendary Spitfire aircraft was manufactured and this played a major strategic role during the World War II. 

For a really fun and interesting day out you can take a trip out to the New Forest. Not only can you drive along the roads and stop at spots to enjoy the landscape and the wildlife but there are plenty of other attractions to be found here. There is also Beaulieu, home to the world famous National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Abbey and Palace Home which for hundreds of years has been home of the Montagu family.

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