Bike The Tracks Of New Forest

A 12 minute river crossing from Southampton brings you to the picturesque harbour town of Hythe from where your choice of bike can be collected. You are then free to explore the New Forest with its beautiful scenery, historic castles and famous sea views. Hythe Ferry +44 23 8084 0722 Prospect Place, Hythe, Southampton Cyclexperience +44 23 8084 0765 Suite 4a South Street Centre, 16 South Street, Hythe, Southampton cyclexhytheltd@gmail.com

• Web:

  www.cyclex.co.uk

• Address:

  Prospect Place, Hythe, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8084 0722

Day Trip To The Isle Of Wight

Take a short boat journey from Southampton’s Town Quay to this popular holiday island. Once there, you can enjoy plenty of attractions and fun activities. The beautiful landscape has a mix of forests, wide sandy beaches and chalk cliffs - ideal location for a day trip.

• Web:

  www.redfunnel.co.uk

• Address:

  Isle Of Wight

Guided Walks

Sightseeing walks and tours in and around Southampton is a great way to explore the city. Many guided walks on a variety of themes are arranged by See Southampton and Southampton Tourist Guides Association. They provide both public and private walking tours. Consult the web sites for more info.

• Web:

  www.seesouthampton.co.uk

• Address:

  Old Town, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 7804 120 479

Mayflower Theatre

At the heart of Southampton’s performing arts tradition is the majestic Mayflower Theatre, the largest theatre in Southern England. This opened in 1928, and has undergone extensive refurbishment. You can see musicals, ballet, operatic productions as well as comedy acts and evenings with celebrities.

• Web:

  www.mayflower.org.uk

• E-mail:

  tickets@mayflower.org.uk

• Address:

  Commercial Road, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 2380 711811

Medieval Merchant's House

Built in 1290, as the home of a Southampton man who made his fortune trading with Bordeaux, and is one of the earliest surviving merchant’s houses in England. It has been restored to its mid-14th century appearance and replica furnishings provide an insight into medieval life.

• Web:

  www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/medieval-merchants-house

• Address:

  58 French Street, Southampton, Hampshire

• Phone:

  +44 870 333 1181

• More info:

  Opening times & Prices: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/medieval-merchants-house/prices-and-opening-times

SeaCity Museum

SeaCity Museum is located at the heart of Southampton, and tells the story of the city's past and its connection to the sea. Here you will hear stories of the Titanic, and experience the sights and sounds of Southampton in 1912.

• Web:

  www.seacitymuseum.co.uk

• Address:

  Havelock Road, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8083 3007

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am-5pm