Visitors

Southampton is one of Britain's most historic ports. It is also a vibrant, modern city offering a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world. Whether you are visiting the city for a short break, taking a longer holiday in the area or passing through, this part of the website is dedicated to letting you know what is on offer in our city.

For cruise ship information and what to see and do in the city, please see our Discover Southampton pages.

Find out about

1. Travelling to the city

Transport links for getting to the city

2. Public Transport

Local transport service providers

3. Car parks and charges

Information on car parking and charges in the city

4. What's on in the city

Events listing

5. Art gallery and museums

Gallery and Museums visitor information

6. Sports venues information

Sports and Leisure centre venues

7. Local History

Local history of Southampton

Latest News in Visitor

Southampton Visitor Information Service

The Southampton City Council budget for 2013/14 confirmed the closure of the face to face and telephone service of the Southampton Tourist Information Centre. The service will be replaced by an improved web based service Discover Southampton and in due course the provision of an electronic information point at SeaCity Museum. The service closed permanently to the public at 5.00pm on Friday 8th March 2013