Our Southampton Guidebook
Food scene
A hotel in the shape of a cruise liner! Go to the bar on the 5th Floor for a great view, drinks and a surprisingly reasonable pizza!
13 locals recommend
Southampton Harbour Hotel
5 Maritime WalkA hotel in the shape of a cruise liner! Go to the bar on the 5th Floor for a great view, drinks and a surprisingly reasonable pizza!
A great offering from the Pig Group - in the centre of Southampton. Parking limited, so best to walk there!
The Pig - in the wall
8 Western EsplanadeA great offering from the Pig Group - in the centre of Southampton. Parking limited, so best to walk there!
Britannia Thai
1 High StThe best Pad Thai in the South of England!
Go for an hour, stay for a day - chic bar / restaurant in Lymington Marina
61 locals recommend
The Haven Bar & Restaurant
King's Saltern RoadGo for an hour, stay for a day - chic bar / restaurant in Lymington Marina
A beautiful hotel to visit for tea, lunch in Raw and Cured Health Spa, or a day's retreat.
A little pricey for lunch or dinner, but perfect for a special birthday or anniversary meal.
67 locals recommend
Lime Wood
Beaulieu RoadA beautiful hotel to visit for tea, lunch in Raw and Cured Health Spa, or a day's retreat.
A little pricey for lunch or dinner, but perfect for a special birthday or anniversary meal.
Sightseeing
Look online for What's on. Surrounded by a great choice of restaurants and bars.
32 locals recommend
Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton
Look online for What's on. Surrounded by a great choice of restaurants and bars.
Harbour Lights Picturehouse
Look online for What's On and when
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
Good for a day out with friends or family
Historic castle - good to know the background of where you're staying.
6 locals recommend
Calshot Castle
Jack Maynard RoadHistoric castle - good to know the background of where you're staying.
Ski-ing, Climbing, Sailing, Kite Boarding - with or without tuition.
19 locals recommend
Calshot Activities Centre
Calshot RoadSki-ing, Climbing, Sailing, Kite Boarding - with or without tuition.
Sightseeing
Drive through village - avoid in high season. Pretty shops to browse round.
72 locals recommend
Lyndhurst
Drive through village - avoid in high season. Pretty shops to browse round.
Georgian town by the sea. Park near the Quay and walk up the cobbled street with an ice cream on the way. Good for shopping.
224 locals recommend
Lymington
Georgian town by the sea. Park near the Quay and walk up the cobbled street with an ice cream on the way. Good for shopping.
Very picturesque village - drive through to get your bearings, then park in the high street and stop for an ice cream (or two!)
155 locals recommend
Beaulieu
Very picturesque village - drive through to get your bearings, then park in the high street and stop for an ice cream (or two!)
Drive-through village with nice bakery (great Hot Cross Buns!), and a good cycle shop in the centre. Swimming hole by the bridge.
69 locals recommend
Brockenhurst
Drive-through village with nice bakery (great Hot Cross Buns!), and a good cycle shop in the centre. Swimming hole by the bridge.
Winchester
Good for a day out, for shopping, bars, restaurants and a uni vibe.
Shopping
For just about everything you might need. Good street market at Christmas time.
60 locals recommend
West Quay Shopping Centre
For just about everything you might need. Good street market at Christmas time.
West Quay Retail Park
Pirelli StreetSwimming
Shirley Swimming Pool
Kentish RoadNice little pool, not far from The Haven, Cawte Road
Gyms and Sports Centres
The Gym Group Southampton Shirley
Gym quite close to The Haven, Cawte Road
Things to do in the area
Get together with friends for a hack in the forest on a Pony!
8 locals recommend
Brockenhurst Riding Stables
Get together with friends for a hack in the forest on a Pony!