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Things to see in Southampton (United Kingdom): 116 places and when to go
Southampton is a city in United Kingdom with around 384,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 116 places in and around it, mainly Nature (49), Wildlife (44), History (24). The best known are Winchester Cathedral, Winchester Castle and Romsey Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.9, -1.4
- Population
- About 384,000
- Places
- 116 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (49) · Wildlife (44) · History (24) · Museums and art (17) · Temples (8) · Hiking (7)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 89 km as the crow flies
What to see in Southampton
The places in and around Southampton, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Winchester CathedralCathedral in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK19 km
- Winchester CastleGrade I listed castle in Winchester, United Kingdom19 km
- Romsey AbbeyParish church in Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK12 km
- River Itchen, HampshireRiver in Hampshire, United Kingdom23 km
- Wolvesey CastleGrade I listed castle in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK19 km
- Longford CastleGrade I listed prodigy house in Odstock, Wiltshire, England, UK29 km
- National Motor Museum, BeaulieuAutomobile museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom9.4 km
- Southampton CastleCastle in Southampton, England447 m
- Beaulieu AbbeyAbbey in Beaulieu, Hampshire, England, UK9.4 km
- Calshot CastleArtillery fort on the Calshot Spit, Hampshire, England, UK11 km
- Netley CastleCastle in Netley village on the border of Hampshire, England, UK3.8 km
- Beaulieu Palace HouseGrade I listed historic house museum in New Forest District, Hampshire, England, UK9.6 km
- Chilbolton ObservatoryFacility for atmospheric and radio research28 km
- Marwell ZooZoo situated at Owslebury near Winchester in England13 km
- Ashley CastleCastle in Ashley, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom20 km
- BroadlandsGrade I listed country house in Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK11 km
- Paultons ParkTheme park in Hampshire12 km
- SeaCity MuseumMuseum in Southampton, Hampshire, UK1.1 km
- Southampton City Art GalleryArt gallery in Southampton1.0 km
- Thorness BayBay on the Isle of Wight17 km
- Farley MountHill in Hampshire, United Kingdom18 km
- Kingsgate, WinchesterOne of two surviving medieval gates to the city of Winchester, England19 km
- Northam BridgeBridge in United Kingdom1.8 km
- Netley HospitalMilitary hospital in Hampshire, England5.5 km
And the other 92, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St Edmund's Church, Southampton, St Joseph's Church, Southampton, Avenue St Andrew's United Reformed Church, Christ Church, Freemantle, Church of St Birinus, Morgan's Vale
- Museums and art: Tudor House and Garden, The Gurkha Museum, Medieval Merchant's House, The Rifleman's Museum, Solent Sky, Bursledon Brickworks Museum, Winchester City Mill, John Hansard Gallery, HorsePower: The Museum of the King's Royal Hussars, Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps, Royal Logistic Corps Museum, St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery, The Rifles Museum
- History: Holyrood Church, Clarendon Park, Wiltshire, Foxlease, St Mary's Abbey, Winchester, Sparsholt Roman Villa, Westgate, Winchester, Bishop's Waltham Palace, Preshaw, No 8 And The Old Vine Inn, Twyford Waterworks, Winchester Castle great hall
- Architecture: Cobden Bridge, Eling Tide Mill
- With kids: New Forest Wildlife Park
- Hiking: King's Way, Clarendon Way, Itchen Way, Pilgrims' Trail, Test Way, European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country Park, King Charles III England Coast Path: Calshot to Gosport
- Nature: Cheesefoot Head, Chessel Bay, Clearbury Down, Danebury Hill, Brickworth Down and Dean Hill, Emer Bog and Baddesley Common, Hook with Warsash, Landford Bog, Lower Test Valley, Lymington River Reedbeds, Magdalen Hill Down, Miller's Pond, Shawford Down, Stockbridge Down, The Moors, Bishop's Waltham, Winnall Moors, Abbotswood Nature Reserve, Awbridge Nature Reserve, Barton Meadows, Broughton Down Nature Reserve, Chilworth Conservation Area, Copythorne Common Nature Reserve, Crab Wood Nature Reserve, Crab Wood SSSI, Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve, Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve, Hocombe Mead LNR, Hoe Road Meadow, Hythe Spartina Marsh Nature Reserve, Itchen Valley Nature Reserve, Lower Flexford, Marsh’s Meadow, North Solent Nature Reserve, Ratlake Meadows SSSI, Roydon Woods Nature Reserve, RSPB Franchises Wood, Saint Catherine's Hill Nature Reserve, Shawford Knoll, Sky's Wood, Swanwick Lakes, Tadburn Meadows Nature Reserve, Tregould's Copse, Upper Flexford, West Down, Yew Hill Nature Reserve, Zionshill Copse
- Food and drink: Alfred's Brewery, Bowman Ales, The Brew Forest, Upham Brewery, Vibrant Forest Brewery, Wickham Vineyard
- Stargazing: Toothill Observatory
When to go to Southampton
The best time to visit Southampton is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:11
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:16
- JulBest time15:52
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovBetter not8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. In April, 114 of the 116 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Southampton
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 89 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Alum Bay24 places28 km
- Ventnor55 places34 km
- Alton38 places39 km
- Bournemouth104 places40 km
- Cranborne29 places43 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Southampton?
The best known: Winchester Cathedral, Winchester Castle, Romsey Abbey, River Itchen, Hampshire, Wolvesey Castle. In all, 116 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Southampton?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Southampton?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 89 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Southampton as the destination and these 116 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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