Southampton
Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. It offers a vibrant and varied nightlife, numerous leisure facilities, superb heritage attractions, bustling marinas, beautiful parks and great places to eat and drink. There really is something for everyone.
Southampton is one of the UK's greenest cities with several large parks situated throughout the centre. Four of our campuses are next to Southampton Common - 326 acres of managed woodland - perfect for walking, jogging or a spontaneous game of football.
Southampton has a rich and varied heritage; The Titanic Trail tells the story of the doomed maiden voyage of the Titanic which set sail from Southampton in 1912. The city's museums specialising in maritime, archaeological and aviation history tell the city's past; and some of the world's greatest ocean liners - the QE2, Oriana and Arcadia - frequently visit their home port of Southampton. Some of the world's largest maritime events are still based in Southampton.
The City offers a wide choice in entertainment, shopping, cultural, sporting and leisure attractions with first class venues for theatre, opera, music, cinema and a wide range of sporting and leisure activities available.
Southampton lies in a picturesque part of the UK with many opportunities for visits before and after the conference. Possible local visits include:
- Port boat tours
- City shopping
- The New Forest National Park
- The Isle of Wight
- Bournemouth (a neighbouring elegant seaside resort)
- The ancient city of Winchester
- The historic dockyard of Portsmouth
- The Broadlands House (family home of Lord Mountbatten of Burma)