Top Attractions Near Southampton Cruise Port

Individuals who are planning to visit Southampton or already staying there for vacations, we have something great for you all.

Southampton is a port-based cruise city that is famous for being home to some of the world’s most recognised cruise ships. Some people visit Southampton to explore its beauty and stay in the city while others come to enjoy a day trip on the cruise. Well, for whatever reason you make a visit, we just want you to know that it is a perfectly located city from where you can visit some of the UK’s most historic attractions.

In this article, we will be talking about all those attractions that you can visit the Southampton cruise port.

·         The historic Dockyard of Portsmouth

Situated at a distance of 30min drive from Southampton city centre, the naval city of Portsmouth, is one of the best attractions in the UK. This city is famous for the historic dockyard that is home to Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, and the Mary Rose Museum. If you want to experience maritime history, then this is a great place, to begin with. You will get a closure look at the Battle of Trafalgar where Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson lost his life and The Mary Museum that is home to Henry VIII’s flagship vessel.

·         Winchester

Once known as England’s capital and the former seat of King Alfred the Great, Winchester is a medieval city that is 20-minutes away from Southampton via train. It is known for having an array of boutique and high street shops, cafés, and independent restaurants. If you’re visiting this city for the first time, then make sure to hire a guide who will introduce you to the town in a beautiful way. The UK’s largest cathedrals, Winchester Cathedral that have the longest nave in Europe is situated in the city.

·         New Forest National Park

The new forest national park is one of the most visited attractions in the UK, it will be a short drive for you to reach New Forest from Southampton. It used to be a hunting ground for William the Conqueror, with coastal towns, pretty villages, and miles of walking trails. Even it is the only place in the country where children can meet the famous cartoon characters. However, the main attraction of the park is Beaulieu National Motor Museum, where famed motors of the world are kept.

·         Windsor Castle

Another great attraction near Southampton is Windsor Castle, that is situated in the centre of Windsor on top of a hill. It is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the UK. It has been home to 39 monarchs. It will take you around 80-90 minutes to reach Windsor castle from Southampton. Places you will experience at Windsor castle are Queen Mary’s Doll House, Staterooms, and St. George’s Chapel.

·         Isle of Wight

Passengers arriving at Southampton port often see the Red Funnel ferry going and coming from the Isle of Wight. In actual, the Isle of Wight is a plethora of attractions that is spread over an area of 150 square miles. It gives you a lush green landscape, yellow sand beaches, and dramatic cliffs to experience its beauty. The journey to Isle of Wight will take 1 hour via Red Funnel ferry.

So, these are a few locations that you can visit from Southampton port. Now, it’s up to you what you choose to travel to Southampton. However, we would recommend you book an airport taxi to Southampton from London if you’re travelling from any of London’s airports like Heathrow, Luton, or Gatwick. It will be convenient and comfortable for you.