Southampton United Kingdom
Country: United Kingdom · Region: British Isles · Currency: Pound Sterling
Southampton is a major cruise port on England's south coast and home to the Queen Mary II transatlantic service to New York. The historic medieval city was heavily rebuilt after World War II bombing and offers cultural attractions, shopping, and waterfront activities.
Top sights
Bargate medieval gatehouse, SeaCity Museum with Titanic exhibits, Tudor House and Garden, Solent Sky aviation museum, Southampton Common, Medieval Merchant's House
Things to do
- SeaCity Museum
- Opened in 2012, features galleries on Southampton's history and the RMS Titanic with crew and passenger connections to the city.
- Bargate
- Medieval gatehouse built around 1180 in the middle of the shopping centre, now a Heritage Visitor Centre.
- Solent Sky
- Aviation museum near Ocean Village featuring a Sandringham flying boat, Spitfire, and Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes.
- Southampton Common
- 365 acres of grass and woodland with an Urban Wildlife Centre, paddling pool, play area and fishing lake.
Where to eat
- Westquay South
- Extension to Westquay Shopping Centre with up to 20 restaurants and a public square.
- God's House Tower
- 13th-century gatehouse arts centre with a cafe.
Bars and nightlife
- The Brook
- Live music venue in Southampton.
Forecast for Southampton
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Weather in Southampton by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F | 36°F | 2.9 in | 12 |
| February | 49°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 12 |
| March | 51°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 13 |
| April | 56°F | 42°F | 2.0 in | 10 |
| May | 62°F | 47°F | 2.6 in | 11 |
| June | 68°F | 53°F | 2.3 in | 10 |
| July | 71°F | 57°F | 2.3 in | 10 |
| August | 70°F | 57°F | 2.8 in | 10 |
| September | 66°F | 53°F | 2.9 in | 10 |
| October | 60°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 13 |
| November | 52°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 12 |
| December | 49°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 13 |
Getting around
Walk the city centre or use the free CityLink bus service from Southampton Central station, which runs to Town Quay and Westquay shopping centre every 15-30 minutes.
What to eat
Bedford Place and London Road near the city centre have numerous bars, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants; Westquay South extension features up to 20 restaurants including L'Osteria.
Tips
Allow time to visit SeaCity Museum's dedicated Titanic gallery, as Southampton was the ship's port of departure in 1912.
Best for
Maritime history, shopping, cultural venues
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