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We will be doing a WB TA on QM2 in November. We will be coming over a day early. In the past we have gone from Heathrow to London for a couple of days then to Southampton. This time we are thinking of going to Southampton directly. We would have a good part of a day then the next morning to the pier. Is there anything worthwhile to see in or around? Thanks, Tom

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There is the Sea City Titanic Museum in Southampton. Perhaps the day before you sail you might take the train to either Winchester or Salisbury, both easy journeys. Both have magnificent cathedrals, but I personally think Winchester is a really beautiful place to visit and has my shout of the two.

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I agree with both of those suggestions :). There is also the Tudor House and Garden museum in Southampton. (you can purchase tickets that cover both Sea City Museum and the Tudor House)

 

Depending on with Transatlantic you are on in November, the Christmas market in Winchester begins in on the 18th of November, this would be also be something to do in Winchester.

 

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We will be doing a WB TA on QM2 in November. We will be coming over a day early. In the past we have gone from Heathrow to London for a couple of days then to Southampton. This time we are thinking of going to Southampton directly. We would have a good part of a day then the next morning to the pier. Is there anything worthwhile to see in or around? Thanks, Tom

 

Good morning TW.

 

As someone who lives very close to Southampton I find it very limited in terms of historical sites and places of interest: certainly not enough to occupy two days.

 

Of course it all depends on what your special interest is and, should that be historical, then I could recommend the short train journey along the coast to Portsmouth.

 

And as it so happens I wrote a review, not so long ago, to illustrate to cruise ship passengers docking in Southampton, just what is on offer...

 

https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2013/06/28/one-way-to-do-historical-portsmouth/

 

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On the other side of the coin though, Southampton offers a far superior choice of dining venues.

 

Enjoy your visit.

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If you're into pubs then the Duke of Wellington is a classic British pub with lots of atmosphere and plenty of liner connections also. A great place to go before or after dinner. And in November they'd most likely have the fireplace lit. It's part of my Southampton "routine". An easy walk to most hotels, the shopping malls, Oxford Street, the waterfront, etc.

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If you're into pubs then the Duke of Wellington is a classic British pub with lots of atmosphere and plenty of liner connections also. A great place to go before or after dinner. And in November they'd most likely have the fireplace lit. It's part of my Southampton "routine". An easy walk to most hotels, the shopping malls, Oxford Street, the waterfront, etc.
Well said sfo-john, the Duke of Wellington is a great pub. Thank goodness it is still with us, and going strong last time I was there.

 

Very best wishes,

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If the weather is fine, you could take the quick Ferry ride across the water to Hythe, which is a pleasant enough town, then stroll around the marina:

 

http://hytheferry.co.uk/

 

https://www.google.ca/search?

q=hythe+marina&biw=1360&bih=653&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwiSheuJsLzOAhVP42MKHQUaCYUQsAQIKQ

 

Or take a ride from Hythe into the nearby New Forest - Lymington, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst etc.., or an organised Coach day tour maybe:

 

http://www.watersidetours.co.uk/excursions-and-day-trips.html

 

Hope this helps.

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If the weather is fine, you could take the quick Ferry ride across the water to Hythe, which is a pleasant enough town, then stroll around the marina:

 

http://hytheferry.co.uk/

 

https://www.google.ca/search?

q=hythe+marina&biw=1360&bih=653&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwiSheuJsLzOAhVP42MKHQUaCYUQsAQIKQ

 

Or take a ride from Hythe into the nearby New Forest - Lymington, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst etc.., or an organised Coach day tour maybe:

 

http://www.watersidetours.co.uk/excursions-and-day-trips.html

 

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the link.

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Hmm, New Forest is lovely, and if it's a sunny November day the train to Brockenhurst would be a good way of spending some time.

 

My personal choice would be to get the train in the other direction to Winchester. It works in all weathers, with the cathedral, and great hall, nice independent shops to wander round and a Japanese restaurant that does a great teppanyaki menu.

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