Southampton Cruise Guide
As a seafaring city, many of Southampton's attractions have a nautical theme; the most obvious of these sights is the excellent Maritime Museum, which charts the port's distinguished history, including a good exhibition about the Titanic.
Much of the old city walls (rebuilt after a devastating attack by the French in 1338) are still intact and the city's Museum of Archaeology is a great place to start.
Sightseeing
There are also other cities nearby worth a visit - a wealth of maritime history in the neighbouring naval city of Portsmouth, while Winchester, in central Hampshire, and Romsey to the south are also worth visiting.
Highlights
Maritime Museum
City Art Gallery
Historic Old Town
Medieval Merchant's House
Solent Sky Hall of Aviation
Beaulieu Motor Museum, Buckler's Hard
The New Forest
Tourist Information
9 Civic Centre Road, Southampton SO14 7FJ, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 23808 33333.
Website: www.visit-southampton.co.uk
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Tipping: In hotels, a service charge of 10 to 12% is usual, which may be added to the bill. 10 to 15% is usual for restaurants; if this has already been added to the bill, a further tip is not required.
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