Tourists depart from Southampton every day to get a ferry to the Isle of Wight or join cruise holidays. But maybe it’s the perfect time to linger longer and book a staycation in what is a compelling port city.
Spectacularly situated where the rivers Test and Itchen converge to form Southampton Water, it’s bidding to be UK City of Culture 2025.
It’s ripe for a visit to appreciate how it beautifully blends maritime and aviation history with a thriving arts scene, good hotels, quality restaurants and buzzing bars.
