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Why Visit Southampton ?
Set on the coast of Hampshire, south of Winchester, this is a place that abounds with a fascinating heritage. The core of the modern city is now based around the City Centre.
Southampton is famous for ports, art galleries and museums. The place has a story to tell everywhere you visit.
Southampton is a great place to shop and dine. Be it enjoying the nightlife or being a part of special events, this city has always had lots to offer.
Restaurants – There are many restaurants offering an eclectic mix of cuisines.
Langley’s Bistro and Garden Room Café -This is a non-smoking restaurant that serves the best of food and wine. The ambience as well as the great customer service is worth writing and raving about.
Kuti’s Brasserie – Situated in the centre of the town, Kuti’s is also a place that has great ambience and offers authentic Indian and Bangladeshi food.
La Cantina – With dishes like fajitas, tacos and fiery chilies, this place makes for a good party environment.
Olive Tree – It offers a selection of the best European dishes.
The Woodlands Lodge Hotel – A 15-minute drive away from the city centre, this place gives you the choicest food in the most scenic of surroundings.
The Mayflower Theatre on Commercial Road is the largest theatre in southern England. Another good venue for live comedy is the Jongleurs Comedy Club, 2-4a High Street. There is normally a disco after the comedy acts. There are two multiplex cinemas UGC and Odeon, which play the latest movies.
The strategic maritime importance has played a noteworthy part in how Southampton developed over the years. Today the port is synonymous with the city. Tourists love to flock to this place, which is growing every year with several development projects in the pipeline, like a £162 million project to create a huge entertainment arena at West Quay.
Transport – The airport is situated 7km (4 miles) northeast of Southampton on the outskirts of the city. A good rail network links Southampton with the main rail station in the city. The National Express operates regular coach services connecting Southampton with various destinations in the UK. The National Express terminal is located in the centre of the city on Western Esplanade within a stone’s throw from the Central Railway Station. Taxis can be hailed on the street or at ranks at the railway and bus stations. First Southampton is a company that operates a comprehensive network of buses linking all parts of the city. Bus no. 12 operates between the city centre and International airport.
Special events – There are events like Titanic Memorial, the Southampton Boat Show and Trafalgar Day with trips on the SS Shieldhall on the Solent), which are specific to Southampton. In Euroblade, October, Southampton’s city streets are closed off and turned into a track for inline skating. The event is not a race and is open to skaters of all ages and abilities. It assumes dimensions of a festival atmosphere with wigs, crash helmets and fancy dress.
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