Southampton
Flights to Southampton from £63.
As the twentieth largest airport in the United Kingdom, Southampton Airport is located in Eastleigh, near Southampton and serves around two million passengers per year. The airport has a growing reputation as a good hub for European air links, as well as onward connections to many UK destinations.
London's Waterloo is only an hour away by fast train link from the airport terminal - and even London's Gatwick and Heathrow airports are just over an hour away by train. Visit National Rail for more information.
The West Quay Shopping Centre, the South coast's premier retail destination, is close to Southampton Airport. With around a hundred stores featuring Europe's best brands, and a fine choice of restaurants, takeaways and cafes.
The Marwell Zoological Park (only 7 miles from the airport) focusses on the conservation of endangered species, and makes a great family day out. Situated in the heart of the marvelous Hampshire countryside the park is host to more than two hundred different species of animals from every continent.
To see what's on and for more information, go to Visit Southampton.
LEISURE EVENTS
2-18 FEBRUARY. ROMEO AND JULIET AT THE NUFFIELD CENTRE.
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5 FEBRUARY. CLIC SARGENT ABSEIL AT SOUTHAMPTON THE GENERAL.
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13 MARCH. AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW AT SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL.
Described by the Sunday times as 'the best tribute act in the world', the Australian pink Floyd is touring in Spring 2012. For more information, click here.
24 MARCH. THE FROG PRINCE AT THE NUFFIELD THEATRE.
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6-7 APRIL. THE OWL WHO WAS AFFRAID OF THE DARK.
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THROUGHOUT APRIL. TITANIC COMMEMORATIONS.
Including a concert on 10 April from the Queen Elizabeth Terminal, overlooking the berth from which the Titanic set sail. On 11 April 'Look Out!' will be performed at the Turner Sims Concert Hall by White Line-Up: featuring song, music and spoken word, it relates the events leading up to the tragedy, and the aftermath, from the viewpoint of the town and its Southampton crew. For more information, click here.
17-18 APRIL. AT SWIM TWO BOYS AT THE NUFFIELD THEATRE.
This production based on the Jamie O'Neill novels, tells of two boys' developing love against the turmoil of political revolution during the 1916 Easter Risings. For more information, click here.
MAY 22. ARTS AND CRAFT MARKET.
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BUSINESS EVENTS
22-23 FEBRUARY. BUSINESS SOUTH AT ROSE BOWL.
Gaining new contracts and generating sales to grow the business will be the prime objectives for companies visiting and exhibiting at Business South. For more information, click here.
1 APRIL 2012 - 30 APRIL 2012. OPENING OF THE SEA CITY MUSEUM
The £28m Titanic museum, which has a working title of Sea City Museum, has been described as the single most important development in the city for a generation. It will include a climb-aboard replica of the doomed liner and visitors will experience life from the perspective of the crew, many of whom were from Southampton.
They will relive the day the liner left Southampton's docks, to life on board and the subsequent inquiry and discovery of the wreckage. When it opens on the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, in April 2012, it is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of tourists to the city. The scale of the tourism project is unlike anything ever seen in Southampton and it is set to be the city's unique selling point. For more information, click here.
22-24 MAY. SEAWORK INTERNATIONAL.
The largest and fastest growing
commercial marine and workboat event to be held in a European
working port. For more information, click here.
BANANA WHARF
Situated in the heart of Ocean Village, this restaurant is right by the water in beautiful and luxurious surroundings. This restaurant offers a superb bar and spacious dining area. This is a place for socialising and relaxing in a friendly and open environment. For more information, click here.
OXFORDS BAR AND RESTAURANT
Oxfords is a classically designed restaurant and bar in the heart of Southampton's downtown eating area. Ideally suited to lunchtime business and evening diners, this awardwinningbar-restaurant is perfect for meeting friends for a drink or enjoying a meal in stylish surroundings with a great atmosphere. For more information, click here.
ENNIO'S
Ennio's is located in one of the most prestigious parts of Southampton, facing directly onto the old waterfront and Southampton Water. The 100-seater restauraunt is located on the ground floor of a lovingly converted old Victorian warehouse. The restaurant is famous for traditional homemade cuisine and was voted the best Italian restaurant in Hampshire. For more information, click here.
Blue Islands operates return flights to Southampton from Guernsey & Jersey.
CHECK-IN
Opens 90 mins before departure & closes 45 minutes before departure.
TAXIS
Checkercars operates a 24 hour service, located in the main concourse opposite the arrivals hall. Tel: 02380 627 7349.
BUSES & TRAINS
For the U1C service between airport, University and the city, Tel: 02380 595 974. For First Group, Tel: 02380 224 854.
CAR HIRE
All major companies can be found at the airport. See www.southampton airport.com then 'plan and book your trip', then 'pre book car hire'.
PARKING
Short and long term parking available at the airport. First 15 mins is free. www.southamptonairport.com
