Southampton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and major port in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom
About Southampton
Southampton has been a settlement since Roman and Saxon times. In Saxon times the town was known asHamwic. The Roman ruins are situated in a suburb called Bitterne Manor - which was known asClausentumin Roman times. Its privileged position on England's south coast made it Britain's premier trading post. The town became walled in the medieval era, and some remnants of these defences remain throughout the city, most notably the Bargate in the middle of the city centre. Southampton was devastated by bombing during the Second World War, meaning that much of the city and its heritage was destroyed. As such the town and its architecture has quite a modern feel to it. Southampton has grown rapidly and is the largest city in Hampshire. The two universities (Solent University and the University of
Top Attractions in Southampton
Explore the best things to see and do in Southampton:
- ★Bargate
- ★God's House Tower
- ★John Hansard Gallery
- ★Medieval Merchant's House
- ★SeaCity Museum
- ★Showcase Cinema de Lux
- ★Solent Sky (Hall of Aviation)
- ★Southampton City Art Gallery
Where to Eat in Southampton
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bill's Southampton Restaurant
- 🍴Kuti's Brasserie
- 🍴La Regata
- 🍴Mike's Fish & Chips
- 🍴Piecaramba!
- 🍴Poppins Restaurant & Cafe
Where to Stay in Southampton
- 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Southampton
- 🏨Pig in the Wall
- 🏨Southampton Harbour Hotel
- 🏨Woodlands Lodge
Southampton Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: