Location

Southampton is ideally located to visit some of the most important archaeological sites in Britain such as Bath, Stonehenge, Avebury, Maiden Castle, Corfe Castle, and Southampton itself.

Southampton is a lively, modern port city with excellent links to London, the New Forest, the Isle of Wight and the Dorset coast, and sailing can be enjoyed on Southampton Water and the Solent.

Southampton also has a rich archaeological, architectural and maritime heritage. Its attractions include some remains of the medieval city, a civic art gallery, Championship football, county cricket, a well-provided sports centre and dry ski facilities and a fine swimming pool. The city offers a rich variety of theatres, concert venues, museums, galleries and cinemas. As a major educational and commercial centre, it also enjoys a wide range of pubs, clubs and other venues tailored particularly to students’ interests.

Southampton was one of the most important towns in medieval England, and again rose to prominence in the nineteenth century, with the great liners steaming to new York and South Africa.