Southampton

Hampshire, United Kingdom

The city is known as the home port of some of the largest cruise ships in the world. In the past century was a departure point for the RMS Titanic or home of legendary aircraft Spitfire. 

 

Live music venues  The Guildhall has seen concerts by Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Manic Street Preachers, The Killers, The Kaiser Chiefs, Amy Winehouse, The Verve, Bob Dylan, Suede, Arctic Monkeys or Oasis.

 

Town in the city  Southampton was the departure point for the RMS Titanic.

The Gateway to the Empire  Popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s

Business  By the 12th century, Southampton was an important trading port with trade routes to Normandy.

Marina sunrise  Recreational facilities include a cinema, cafes, wine bars and restaurants. 

High as the sky  Woolston landscape 

Matchday  Southampton Football Club currently plays in the Premier League at St Mary’s Stadium

Art  The Cultural Quarter is home to the Guildhall, Mayflower Studios, the John Hansard Gallery, City Eye or Art Gallery 

Act up  The stylish common room can also be an ideal space to kick your night off with a few drinks.

40 thousands students  The University of Southampton, which was founded in 1862 and received its Royal Charter and The Solent University

more to explore