Southampton

Tourist Attractions in Southampton

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Southampton. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps.

19 Attractions
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About Southampton

Southampton is one of United Kingdom's most rewarding places to explore — discover 19 of its best-loved tourist attractions below, each with ratings, photos and directions.

Top-19 Tourist Attractions in Southampton

New Forest National Park — National park, rated 4.8/5 1
National park Park

New Forest National Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 24,734 reviews

Wildlife, activities & cultural heritage, plus New Forest Centre, tour bus & regular events.

United Kingdom
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
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  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Dogs allowed Cards accepted
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Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World — Theme park, rated 4.7/5 2
Theme park Amusement ParkAmusement Center

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

4.7 ★★★★★ 23,423 reviews

Adventure park including Peppa Pig World, water kingdom & animal feeding, plus gardens.

Romsey SO51 6AL, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
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Mayflower Theatre — Theatre, rated 4.7/5 3
Theatre Performing Arts TheaterOpera HouseConcert HallAuditorium

Mayflower Theatre

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,875 reviews

Musicals, opera, ballet and names from music and comedy at 1928 theatre with restaurant.

22-26 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GE, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday12:00 – 7:00 PM
  • SundayClosed
Good for kids Cards accepted
Entrance Parking Restroom Seating
Southampton Common — Park, rated 4.6/5 4
Park

Southampton Common

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,120 reviews

Wildlife centre, rare crested newts and a historic graveyard in a popular public park.

The Avenue, Southampton SO15 7NN, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Dogs allowed
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Westquay — Market, rated 4.4/5 5
Market Shopping Mall

Westquay

4.4 ★★★★★ 22,300 reviews

Sleek, contemporary shopping centre featuring fashion stores, casual restaurants & a cinema.

Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1QF, UK
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cards accepted
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Exbury House — Park, rated 4.7/5 6
Park Garden

Exbury House

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,882 reviews

Expansive woodland gardens with abundant rhododendrons and azaleas, plus steam train rides.

Exbury, Southampton SO45 1AZ, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed Cards accepted
Entrance Parking Restroom Seating
Marwell Zoo — Zoo, rated 4.4/5 7
Zoo Gift ShopParkEvent VenueAssociation Or Organization

Marwell Zoo

4.4 ★★★★★ 10,962 reviews

Hundreds of exotic & endangered animals on 140 acres, plus a train, cafe, talks & events.

Thompson's Ln, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
Entrance Parking Restroom Seating
New Forest Wildlife Park, rated 4.5/5 8

New Forest Wildlife Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,285 reviews

Ancient, natural woodland home to abundant wildlife and endangered animals, with keeper experiences.

Deerleap Ln, Southampton SO40 4UH, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
Entrance Parking Restroom
SeaCity Museum — Museum, rated 4.4/5 9
Museum CafeStoreFood

SeaCity Museum

4.4 ★★★★★ 4,367 reviews

Hands-on venue exploring shipping and the sea, with cafe, education zone and gift shop.

Havelock Rd, Southampton SO14 7FY, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids
Entrance Parking Restroom Seating
Solent Sky — Museum, rated 4.7/5 10
Museum

Solent Sky

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,761 reviews

Collection of 20 vintage aircraft that includes flying boats, jet fighters & the iconic Spitfire.

Albert Rd S, Southampton SO14 3FR, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday12:00 – 5:00 PM
Good for kids
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Itchen Valley Country Park — Natural wonder, rated 4.5/5 11
Natural wonder Nature PreserveCafeParkFood

Itchen Valley Country Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,357 reviews

Expansive parkland with woodland and water meadow nature trails, cafe and visitor centre.

Allington Ln, West End, Southampton SO30 3HQ, UK
Opening hours · Today: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Monday7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Sunday7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed Cards accepted
Entrance Parking Seating
Tudor House & Garden — Museum, rated 4.5/5 12
Museum

Tudor House & Garden

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,545 reviews

Restored 15th-century Tudor house & remains of a 12th-century Norman home, with a garden & a cafe.

Bugle St, Southampton SO14 2AD, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • FridayClosed
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids Parking
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Go Ape Southampton, rated 4.7/5 13

Go Ape Southampton

4.7 ★★★★★ 988 reviews

Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.

Go Ape, Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Ln, Southampton SO30 3HQ, UK
Opening hours · Today: Closed
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Cards accepted
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Netley Abbey — Historic site, rated 4.6/5 14
Historic site Historical LandmarkHistorical PlacePlace Of WorshipAssociation Or Organization

Netley Abbey

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,047 reviews

Picturesque, well-preserved ruins of a medieval church & monastery founded in circa 1239.

Abbey Hill, Netley, Southampton SO31 5FB, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Good for kids
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Mayflower Park — Park, rated 4.3/5 15
Park

Mayflower Park

4.3 ★★★★★ 1,846 reviews

Popular waterside municipal park for civic events, with level grass areas, play facilities and cafe.

Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Dogs allowed Cards accepted
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East Park — Park, rated 4.5/5 16
Park

East Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 933 reviews

Landscaped park featuring paved walking paths, ponds & memorials, plus a cafe & mini golf.

Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DW, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Dogs allowed
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The Bargate — Historic site, rated 4.4/5 18
Historic site Historical LandmarkHistorical Place

The Bargate

4.4 ★★★★★ 965 reviews

Medieval gatehouse built as part of original city walls, now serving as a cultural & events space.

High St, Southampton SO14 2DJ, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids
Entrance
Houndwell Park — Park, rated 4.3/5 19
Park

Houndwell Park

4.3 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14 1JY, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Dogs allowed
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