Half-day in Southampton and the region

[Heni1805]

Hello everyone!

 

We will disembark from our upcoming cruise in Southampton. Our flight back to Germany is not leaving until 05:20 pm (17:20) from SOU, so we have plenty of time to fill. I think we should be at the airport around 04:00 pm.

My first choice is to stay longer on board of Harmony of the Seas. But probably this will be hard to achieve, because they usually don't offer a late check-out during the first few cruises of a new vessel.

 

Therefore the question is, what can we do in and/or around Southampton, knowing that we will have our luggage with us. (1 big suitecase & 2 little ones)

What are the must see things or must do activities?

 

I would be thankful for your advices!

Cheers from Germany

Hendrik

[toseaornottosea]

Unless cost is a big issue I would suggest you hire a private driver/guide who can take you in his/her car to tour Salisbury, Stonehenge and other nearby places, have a stop for lunch as well and get to SOU in time for your flight. Your luggage will go along with you in the trunk/boot of the car.

My guess is you will find many if you Google "private driver/guide Southampton."

[Heni1805]

Unless cost is a big issue I would suggest you hire a private driver/guide who can take you in his/her car to tour Salisbury, Stonehenge and other nearby places, have a stop for lunch as well and get to SOU in time for your flight. Your luggage will go along with you in the trunk/boot of the car.

My guess is you will find many if you Google "private driver/guide Southampton."

 

Oh yes, I completely forgot about Stonehenge! That is a great idea! Thank you very much!

[Hatters cruiser]

It would also be possible to visit Avebury, a slightly less well known Neolithic site, but one that is far less crowded than Stonehenge, but to me a better place to visit.

 

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury/lists/avebury-world-heritage-site

 

You are able to get close enough to touch the stones if you want to, unlike Stonehenge.

[flamomo]

I'd vote for Stonehenge too. It's such an iconic site.

[turnip eater]

How about Winchester?

http://www.visitwinchester.co.uk

 

 

or the NewForest?

http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/?AskRedirect=true

 

:)

[John Bull]

There's no reliable luggage storage in Southampton, but there is at Southampton airport.

 

To avoid the heavy expense of a car & driver for the day:

Head first to the airport by.............

- Taxi from the cruise terminal to the airport - the 20 minute trip will cost about £20 from the line of taxis, or less pre-booked eg http://www.westquaycars.com

- or a 15 min walk to Southampton central train station, trains to the airport (station is Southampton Parkway/Airport) every 15 minutes or thereabouts take about 10 mins & costs £3.70

(a taxi to Southampton central station costs about £6, then add the train fares means if you're going to jump in a taxi at the port you might as well take it all the way to the airport)

Stash your luggage (desk in terminal)

Go to the airport station - about 100 yards from the terminal - & take a train (every 20 mins or thereabouts) to Winchester. Day-return costs £5.40 & the journey takes only about 10 mins

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

 

Winchester is a historic city, with an impressive cathedral

 

JB :)

[Heni1805]

There's no reliable luggage storage in Southampton, but there is at Southampton airport.

 

To avoid the heavy expense of a car & driver for the day:

Head first to the airport by.............

- Taxi from the cruise terminal to the airport - the 20 minute trip will cost about £20 from the line of taxis, or less pre-booked eg http://www.westquaycars.com

- or a 15 min walk to Southampton central train station, trains to the airport (station is Southampton Parkway/Airport) every 15 minutes or thereabouts take about 10 mins & costs £3.70

(a taxi to Southampton central station costs about £6, then add the train fares means if you're going to jump in a taxi at the port you might as well take it all the way to the airport)

Stash your luggage (desk in terminal)

Go to the airport station - about 100 yards from the terminal - & take a train (every 20 mins or thereabouts) to Winchester. Day-return costs £5.40 & the journey takes only about 10 mins

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

 

Winchester is a historic city, with an impressive cathedral

 

JB :)

 

Thank you! Great advice with the luggage!