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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 21 of 77 attractions in Southampton

This delightful walled garden that features a courtyard, Knot Garden, pool and fountain surrounds the red-brick barns of a typical Victorian farmyard.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 22 of 77 attractions in Southampton

This former medieval priory offers extensive lawns with ancient trees and walled gardens, featuring the National Collection of Old Fashioned Roses with more than 300 varieties.

Attraction type: Religious site
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This memorial marks the spot where the Pilgrims departed on the Mayflower and the Speedwell in 1620 on their quest to seek religious freedom in the New World.

Attraction type: Monument
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This walking tour takes you on a journey to several important land-based sites related to the Titanic disaster, including memorials to those who perished and the Maritime Museum.

Attraction type: Tour
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This is the impressive north entrance to the medieval section of Southampton, which contains a wealth of character and heritage through its fascinating remains, monuments and buildings.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Historic site
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With more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, this large selling gallery offers paintings, prints and sculptures in a variety of styles and media, as well as furniture, textiles, glass and ceramics.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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Narrated walking tour of Southampton with a knowledgeable guide that takes visitors to points of historical interest including stops at medieval vaults, city gates, old pubs and execution sites.

Attraction type: Tour
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Explore Southampton and the South Coast region by one of several tour boats, which depart from Ocean Village and offer a variety of tours from one hour in length to full-day trips.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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This historic village is located in the heart of William the Conqueror's hunting forest known for its unique landscape.

Attraction type: Historic village
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This historical shipyard was where many of the old ships were built from New Forest timber, which today features a museum with many maritime curios and historical displays.

Attraction type: Historic village
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Visit the last surviving example of steam-drive brickworks, which opened in 1897, closed in 1974 and recently resorted by a Charitable Trust as a working museum.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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This historic castle was built in 1539 by Henry VIII to protect the important ports of Portsmouth and Southampton.

Attraction type: Castle
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Take a two-hour guided walk through Southampton's scenic countryside to learn how to protect the environment and wildlife.

Attraction type: Tour
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This dual gauge miniature railway takes visitors on a 20 minute round trip ride between Eastleigh Parkway and Monks Brook Halt, providing an opportunity to visit the lakes, children's playground and picnic areas adjacent to the Halt.

Attraction type: Scenic railroad
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Interesting museum that chronicles the life of a typical railway engineer and his family during the 1930s.

Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum
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Located in the heart of New Forest, this delightful garden contains a 16th-century cottage surrounded by heath land and woodland gardens.

Attraction type: Garden
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This unique museum chronicles the history of aviation in the south of England, displaying several types of aircraft including the large four-engine Sandringham Flying Boat.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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Learn about the wildlife and ecology of Southampton's open spaces at this popular outdoor nature park.

Attraction type: Wildlife park
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The ruins of this church stand as a memoriam to the merchant navy men who lost their lives in World War II.

Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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A fun day out for the entire family at this outdoor park that boasts a visitor's center, plenty of walking trails, children play areas and special events.

Attraction type: Park
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Charming historic village located in the ancient woodlands of the New Forest is an ideal base for touring southern England.

Attraction type: Historic village
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This small historic village is considered the "capital" of the New Forest with fine lodging, information centers, bicycle hire and pony-trekking available.

Attraction type: Historic village
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Meet costumed characters from the 1900s at this working farm museum and view a variety of farm animals and vintage farming equipment.

Attraction type: Farm
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This scenic city park was named after the historic sailing from Southampton to America by the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620.

Attraction type: Park
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These romantic ruins dating from the 13th century have been a source of inspiration for many 18th-century writers and poets such as Horace Walpole and Thomas Gray.

Attraction type: Religious site
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Contemporary fine art gallery showcases paintings, sculpture and ceramics from established and up-and-coming artists.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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People of all ages can have fun at this activity park that features forty different attractions including museums, thrill rides, bird gardens, animals and even a roaring dinosaur or two.

Attraction type: Park
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Company that offers regularly scheduled ferry service between Southampton and Cowes (Isle of Wight,) including "Red Jet High-Speed" and regular passenger vehicle services.

Attraction type: Ship
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The little market town of Romsey features a rare and intact medieval hall house that was part of Romsey Abbey (circa 1120 AD,) and which today serves as the center for Anglican worship and civic events.

Attraction type: Religious site
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This 200-acre scenic park overlooks Southampton Water, offering panoramic views and Netley chapel, which houses an exhibition chronicling the history of a former military hospital.

Attraction type: Religious site
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This miniature railway provides a charming and leisurely one-mile trip through Royal Victoria Country Park.

Attraction type: Scenic railroad
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Built in 1955, this is the last fully operational coastal steamer traveling up and down the Clyde carrying cargo and 80 passengers.

Attraction type: Ship
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Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site; Historic site
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This casino was formerly the Terminus Station where the surviving crew from the ill-fated Titanic returned home in April 1912.

Attraction type: Casino
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Established during the 1860s, the central parks including West Park, East Park, Palmerston Park, Houndwell, Hoglands and Queen's Park are spread through the heart of the city and are listed on the English Heritage's Register of History Parks and Gardens.

Attraction type: Historic site; Park
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This gallery is recognized as having one of the finest collections of 20th-century British art outside of London.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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On your next visit to Southampton stop in at this tourist information bureau to book tours, find out about attractions, accommodations and transportation.

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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The Old Cemetery is located in Cemetery Road, off Northlands Road, Southampton SO15 7NN. Parking is available in Cemetery Road or in Hill Lane. There are no public toilets and parts of the cemetery...

Attraction type: Historic site; Cemetery
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A great place for family fun, this park in Eastleigh covers 440 acres of woodland and meadows offering an animal sculpture play area for small tots and an adventure playground for older children.

Attraction type: Park
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A memorial to the restaurant staff who lost their lives during the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic.

Attraction type: Monument
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Attraction type: Marina; Scenic/historic walking area
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Built in 1495 for John Dawtrey, the Controller of Customs, the structure has served as a dye-house, artists studio, family home and bookbinders over the centuries before it became Southampton's first museum in 1912.

Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum
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