There are plenty enjoyable things to do in Southampton and around the city.
Here we listed top 10 rated tourist attractions.
Hopefully you can find something interesting and enjoyable, that will make your trip to this beautiful city unforgettable.
SeaCity Museum
SeaCity Museum tells the story of the people of the city, their fascinating lives and historic connections with Titanic and the sea. Visit SeaCity Museum and Southampton to discover how we bring maritime history to life through an interactive experience designed for all ages.
Solent Sky
The Solent region was the centre of aviation research and development between 1910 and 1960. Solent Sky houses over 20 aircraft from the golden age of aviation. The most famous one is Supermarine Spitfire F24 PK683, the world’s greatest fighting aircraft. You can also climb aboard a giant Short Sandringham flying boat or sit in a cockpit of Hawker Sidderley Harrier.
Tudor House & Garden
Tudor House reveals over 800 years of history in one fascinating location at the heart of the Old Town. The timber-framed building facing St Michael’s Square was built in the late 15th Century, with King John’s Palace, an adjacent Norman house accessible from Tudor House Garden, dating back a further 300 years.
Tudor House gives a unique and atmospheric insight into the lives and times of both its residents through the years, and of Southampton itself. It appeals to visitors of all ages and interests, who find the family-friendly activities, interactive technology and fascinating displays a winning combination.
Southampton Castle and town walls
Southampton was a Saxon fortified burh that originally served as a port for Winchester. The Normans built Southampton Castle shortly after the invasion and subsequent Royal patronage saw the town develop into a thriving international port made rich from trading in wool and wine. However its wealth led to brutal French attack and thereafter extensive defences were built.
Southampton's town walls are a sequence of defensive structures built around the town in southern England. Although earlier Roman and Anglo-Saxon settlements around Southampton had been fortified with walls or ditches, the later walls originate with the move of the town to the current site in the 10th century.
Southampton City Art Gallery
The Gallery is the home to an inspiring collection of over 5,300 works from the Renaissance to the present day. The gallery is also regularly rotating displays feature works from the collection, national touring exhibitions and work by local artists. There’s a whole host of things to do here, from activities, creative workshops, talks and tours aimed at all ages all year around.
Ocean Village
Ocean Village is a bustling modern development surrounding a yacht-filled marina. Steakhouses, brasseries, international restaurants, and hip hotels with terrace bars sit alongside the prestigious Royal Southampton Yacht Club on the waterfront, overlooked by residential towers. The Harbour Lights Picture House shows arthouse and mainstream films in a glass-fronted contemporary building.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Just one step outside Southampton city you can find this beautiful wildlife park. Follow the woodland trails to see amazing animals in beautiful natural settings. Have fun in our fabulous adventure playgrounds filled with zip wire, log jumble, ‘birds’ nests’ climbing ropes, swings, spider nets and more..
Younger visitors up to six years old can enjoy the sand pits, diggers, slides, climbing frames and swings, all in a safe and stimulating environment.
Escape Room Southampton
A great activity in southampton would be an escape room, you can enjoy it as a team with your family and friends. An escape room Southampton can be a memorable experience for the entire family.
Oxygen Free-jumping Trampoline Park
Wonderfull place especially for kids! 150 interconnected trampolines for you to explore, a mega airbag to practice your moves, performance trampolines so that you can gain some serious airtime, dodgeball courts to challenge your friends, a super squishy foam pit to leap into and lots more activities to get you bouncing!
Guildhall Square
Southampton’s bustling Guildhall Square & Cultural Quarter is home to a plethora of live music venues, museums, bars, cafes and restaurants. It is will also soon be home to Nuffield Southampton Theatre, John Hansard Gallery (Studio 144) and City Eye, the much-anticipated new arts centre for Southampton.
Whether you're looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids, a great night out, some fantastic food or an entertaining show, there's something for every occasion in Guildhall Square.