Southampton
Southampton is the ideal gateway airport for many of the cities of Southern England
and puts passengers within easy reach by train or car of Swindon, Basingstoke,
Reading, Portsmouth and the M3 corridor generally.
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. See www.nationalrail.co.uk
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.
Shopping - and more!
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. See www.west-quay.co.uk
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. See www.marwell.org.uk
For more information, see www.southampton.gov.uk