Eastleigh Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
main town in the Borough of Eastleigh, Hampshire, England
About Eastleigh
The Borough of Eastleigh contains the town of Eastleigh, and many small villages and hamlets, includingChandler's Fordto the north andBishopstoketo the east. Perhaps the best-known piece of history associated with Eastleigh is that it is the home of the Spitfire (a famous World War II fighter plane). The aircraft was built, designed and first flown from what is now Southampton Airport. During its military service, Southampton Airport was known as HMS Raven, before it was renamed to Eastleigh Airport in 1947. The name was changed again to its current name in 1994 to mark the opening of the new terminal constructed there the year before. The town also boasts a link to one of the UK's best known comics, Benny Hill. Indeed it was his work as a milkman in the town that spawned his well known "
Top Attractions in Eastleigh
Explore the best things to see and do in Eastleigh:
- ★Bishopstoke Players
- ★Charlotte Mary Yonge Statue
- ★Eastleigh Museum
- ★Hiltingbury Lakes
- ★Hollywood Bowl Eastleigh
- ★Itchen Valley Country Park
- ★Itchen Way
- ★Lakeside Country Park
Where to Eat in Eastleigh
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Adore
- 🍴Badi Mirchi
- 🍴Good Earth
- 🍴Hursley Café
- 🍴Mikes Chippy
- 🍴Sandra's Fish & Chips
Where to Stay in Eastleigh
- 🏨Chestnut Lodge Guest House
- 🏨Crestwell House
- 🏨Ellington Lodge Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh
- 🏨Marwell Hotel
- 🏨Marwell Resort
Eastleigh Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: