Located in the picturesque English county of Hampshire, Southampton is the vibrant and prosperous port city, recognised as the cruise capital of the UK. Known for its centuries of maritime history, brilliant culture, arts and heritage, a sense of awaiting discovery echoes across the city.
There is a myriad of beautiful villages surrounding Southampton, including Chilworth, Burridge and Botley, and an abundance of options for luxury waterside living in Ocean Village, Hamble-le-Rice & Warsash - Southampton’s property market has something to suit all types of buyers.
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Highlights and attractions
Popular for its enriched history and heritage, Southampton’s cultural offerings include the magnificent award-winning City Art Gallery and Southampton Guildhall, as well as a superb choice of fine theatres, galleries and international events such as the annual boat show.
For music and theatre lovers, the Mayflower Theatre, which dates all the way back to 1928, showcases touring West End shows as well as international musical and comedic talent.
Find out about Southampton’s maritime history from the Sea City Museum, which houses a deeply moving and poignant exhibition of Southampton’s own Titanic story. On the 12th of April, 1912, the Titanic left Southampton heading for New York, and today you can explore the fascinating stories of its passengers. The museum reveals the city’s long-established links to the ill-fated Ocean liner and the unforgettable accounts its passengers left behind.
Further explore Southampton’s deep-rooted connection to the Titanic by taking a walk along the Titanic Trail, a self-guided route, which will take you to key locations across the city including the Engineer’s memorial in East Park and the Musician’s memorial in Cumberland Place.
You’ll most likely stumble across more of the city’s historic highlights as you walk around too. Along with the Tudor House, you may find the Bargate, a medieval gatehouse right in the centre, or God’s House Tower, the new contemporary arts and heritage centre which is housed in the medieval wall.
Southampton has added to its extensive portfolio a state-of-the-art shopping facility with almost a hundred shops, whilst close by are three further excellent shopping centres as well as the traditional specialist shops making Southampton one of the top shopping destinations in the South of England.
For sporting enthusiasts, Southampton and its surrounding villages offers something for everyone. From golf courses in Bassett, Chilworth and East Horton (to name but a few), to the home of Hampshire Cricket at the Ageas Bowl in West End. Southampton Football Club play in the superb St Mary's Stadium just outside the city centre and sailing clubs can be found in Hamble-le-Rice and Warsash.
Travel and transport links
Southampton is known for exceptional connectivity, regionally, nationally and internationally with an international airport, Europe's largest cruise port, two ferry ports and national rail and coach links. Add to this the fact that Southampton is located at the convergence of two major motorways, and it is plain to see why our city is one of the easiest to reach.
Local schools
Southampton offers a range of outstanding private and state schools and two prestigious universities. Southampton has 24 secondary schools that serve 13,536 students.
18 state high schools & 5 private high schools are available in the Southampton.
20.4% of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs, which is higher than England's average of 25.24%.
The top ranked only girl's high schools in Southampton are St Anne's Catholic School, The Serendipity School.
The top ranked only boy's high schools in Southampton are The Polygon School.
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