Southampton Boat Show
Make the most of the last days of summer at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. From 16 - 25 September 2011, the UK’s leading outdoor boat show returns to Mayflower Park, Southampton bringing hundreds of boats, exhibitors and visitors together on the south coast. It provides authentic experiences both on and off the water for a fun-filled day out for boaters, trade and the whole family.
It’s all GO on the water at the 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show - the ideal place to meet, try, test, buy and play! More spectacular than ever, it’s a great family day out with over 1000 boats on display. Once again, Europe’s largest Show Marina is the heart of the action. You can have a go yourself on the ever-popular Try a Boat, whilst in Get Afloat, future sailing stars can enjoy a 1½ hour free taster session, under expert supervision. Or for a touch of style and luxury, be part of the Platinum Experience, in association with Princess. For avid ‘seafoodies’, the Sea Kitchen and Oyster Festival provide a true taste of the sea. And the Boat Parade offers a daily spectacle of well-known boats cruising around the Show.
There’s also team racing from some of the UK’s top competitors; clinics that offer you the chance to meet and learn from the experts; a climbing tower; Try a Dive and Authors Live – where well-known writers read passages from their own works. And remember, kids go FREE!
Competition
Fancy winning tickets to this year's show? Here's your chance. We have 5 x pairs of tickets to give away. For your chance of winning a pair of tickets, all you need to do is correctly answer this question:
This year's show has a real seafood flavour but do you know which type of festival is incorporated into the show. Is it?
A: Mussel
B: Oyster
C: Cockle
Send your answer and address to events@southampton.gov.uk and include 'Boat Show Competition' in the subject line. Correct answers will be selected at random. Competition closes on 8th September. Terms and Conditions apply.
Buy tickets in advance and save!
Get a discount by booking your tickets in advance on-line or by phone and quoting the code S30
Tickets from £13.00*
Preview Day Adult: On the gate £25.00 / Advance ticket £21.00
Preview Day Concession: On the gate £20.00 / Advance ticket £18.00
Adult Ticket: On the gate £20.00 / Advance ticket £16.00
Concession: On the gate £15.00 / Advance ticket £13.00
To book your advance tickets and get a great saving, simply call the ticket hotline on 0871 230 7140** or on-line visit the PSP Southampton Boat Show website and quote S30.
*Transaction fee applies - A fee of £1.75 applies per transaction, not per ticket when booking in advance. For full terms and conditions see website for full details www.southamptonboatshow.com
** Calls charged at national rate from a BT landline, mobile and other providers' charges may vary.
Don't forget - Kids go free! You can take two children (under 15 years old), to the show free with each adult ticket
Resident Offer
Senior Citizens who live in postcodes SO14 - SO19 can get access free to the show any day, except Friday 16 September. Proof of age and residency required, access via main entrance on Harbour Parade. For those people who hold a Smartcities Card, the cost of entry will be £10.00 per adult (weekdays only excluding Public Preview Day Friday 16 September). Access is via the Show Entrance on Harbour Parade.
Opening Times
Friday 16 September 10am – 6.30pm Public Preview Day
Saturday 17 September 10am – 6.30pm Standard Day
Sunday 18 September 10am – 6.30pm Standard Day
Monday 19 September 10am – 6.30pm Standard Day
Tuesday 20 September 10am – 6.30pm Standard Day
Wednesday 21 September 10am – 6.30pm Standard Day
Thursday 22 September (Ladies Day) 10am – 6.30pm Standard Day
Friday 23 September 10am – 6.30pm Standard Day
Saturday 24 September 10am – 6.30pm Standard Day
Sunday 25 September 10am – 6pm Standard Day
Please Note:
- Public entry is permitted on Public Preview Day
- Gates will be open from 9:30am for access into the small boat park
- The main Show will be open from 10am everyday
How To Get There
Mayflower Park is situated on the Waterfront with excellent views across Southampton Water.
If you are using Sat Nav, the post code for this area is SO14 2AQ or a map of the park can be viewed below.
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Visitors are recommended to travel to the show by public transport and you can use the Travel Line web link on the right hand side of the page to assist you in planning your journey.
Parking - Please be aware that this year there are no Park And Ride facilities to the Show. There are approx. 10,000 parking spaces throughout the city centre. Charges vary.
Bus - The closest bus stops to the Mayflower Park are in the Bargate/High Street/Town Quay area. There is a free 'City Link' bus that runs between Southampton Central train station and Town Quay which is near Bugle Street every 15 minutes.
Rail - Southampton Central is the closest mainline station. Please use platform 4 exit to walk to the Boat Show. It’s a 10 min walk to the Showground or you can take the free City Link bus to the Town Quay. For further information on rail services call National Rail Enquiries on telephone 08457 484950
A free overview Entry Map of the Show, features and facilities will be available for visitors to pick up at the Entrance and throughout the Showground.
If you would like to contact someone in relation to this page, please send an email to: events@southampton.gov.uk
