Things to Do in Southampton
Southampton is a port with a medieval core, a large central common and the New Forest an easy train ride away. Here are four places for a daytime meeting.
The old walls and the Bargate for history
Long stretches of the medieval town walls survive, with the Bargate gate at the heart of the centre. A walk along them takes in the older parts of the city with a few places to stop.
Long stretches of the medieval town walls survive, with the Bargate gate at the heart of the centre.
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Southampton Common for open green space
Southampton Common is a large area of grassland and woodland north of the centre, with a lake, paths and cattle grazing in some seasons. It suits a long, easy walk.
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Mayflower Park for the waterfront
Mayflower Park sits on the water beside the docks, with long views across the harbour and a view of the ships coming and going. It is breezy but open and public.
Mayflower Park sits on the water beside the docks, with long views across the harbour and a view of the ships coming and going.
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The New Forest for the day out
A short train ride west, the New Forest has heathland, woodland and ponies that wander freely. It suits a full day, and the stations in the forest are close to walks.
A short train ride west, the New Forest has heathland, woodland and ponies that wander freely.
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Cruise days and weather
On cruise turnaround days the waterfront and centre are crowded with travellers, so check the calendar. The sea air is cooler than the forecast suggests, so bring a layer, and the forest is best by train, because parking fills at weekends.
On cruise turnaround days the waterfront and centre are crowded with travellers, so check the calendar.
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A walk by the water is an easy way to meet, and it starts with a trusted profile.
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