A WORLD OF LEISURE ON YOUR DOORSTEP

With new restaurants and retail openings, you won’t need to leave the marina for a great day out.

Those looking for a short stroll will find Southampton’s bustling high street and Southampton Football Club right on their doorstep. Surrounded by history and culture, there is also the historic city walls and first class museums all within walking distance.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! This vibrant city centre marina has fantastic cruising access to the Solent, the beautiful New Forest and Portsmouth Harbour is just a few miles east.

BE SURE TO VISIT

Medieval Town Walls

Originally built following the Norman Conquest and stretching over a mile in length, these historic walls once encircled the medieval town and today still feature more than a dozen towers and several gates.

O2 Guildhall Southampton

The South's largest multipurpose entertainment venue. Hosting some of the biggest names in music from Pink Floyd & David Bowie in the 70's to bands such as Hard Fi, Manic Street Preachers, The Killers, The Kaiser Chiefs & Amy Winehouse.

Southampton City Art Gallery

The gallery, based in Southampton’s burgeoning Cultural Quarter, opened in 1939. The gallery attracts art-lovers, curious amateurs as well as those who simply enjoy the atmosphere of a gallery.

Westquay Shopping

Westquay is a large shopping and leisure centre in the heart of Southampton. It features over 130 shops including John Lewis, Zara and Apple, plus more than 50 restaurants and cafés. The centre also offers a cinema, bowling and escape rooms.

Solent Sky Museum

Solent Sky is an independent aviation museum in Southampton, showcasing over 20 historic aircraft from the Solent region’s golden era (1910–1960), including a Spitfire and Short Sandringham flying boat.

Marwell Zoo

A visit to Marwell Zoo is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world. From endangered Amur tigers to majestic giraffes, the 140-acre zoo is home to an incredible range of exotic and endangered species.

Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is a treasure trove of activities and attractions, offering something for every kind of explorer. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or a thrill-seeker, you'll find plenty of things to do.

New Forest National Park

With its ancient woodland, open heathland, and free-roaming ponies, this is a landscape shaped by people and place, past and present. Venture beyond the trees to uncover charming towns and villages.

Paultons Park & Peppa Pig World

Paultons Park has over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland. It is also home of the UK's only Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, great for an amazing day out with the kids.

SeaCity Museum

Discover the story of RMS Titanic and how the tragedy affected the city and people of Southampton. Or follow 200,000 years of the city's history, from Roman traders to Saxon settlers, to WWII and beyond.