Football

There is your typical local rivalry with these two teams on the south coast. So if your team is coming to play either Southampton or Portsmouth, please visit the following websites for information.

www.saintsfc.co.uk or www.pompeyfc.co.uk

There is also Bournemouth Football club just along the road. Also worth a visit to the club website.

www.afcb.co.uk

Shopping

If you're coming to Southampton on business or enjoying a short weekend break, then visiting West Quay Shopping Centre is a must! Excellent range of shops and restaurants! There is also Gunwharf Quay in Portsmouth.

www.west-quay.co.uk and www.gunwharf-quays.com

Aviation

Southampton was home to R J Mitchell, the gentleman who designed the Spitfire! Southampton has a hall of aviation which is worth a visit! There is also Tangmere air museum which is near to Chichester. No more than 45 miles away. Well worth a visit also!

www.southampton.gov.uk or www.spitfireonline.co.uk and www.tangmere-museum.org.uk

Sailing

Southampton is a must do during August and September every year! There is Cowes week on the isle of Wight and the Southampton Boat Show.

www.cowesweek.co.uk and www.southamptonboatshow.com

There is also maritime history which Southampton is famous for! Southampton was Titanic's home port and has a local museum across from Southampton Docks near to dock gate 4. Also there is QE2 AND QM2, whose home port is also based in Southampton. The maritime museum can be found at Town Quay in Southampton.

Those wishing to view the Royal Navy fleet based in Portsmouth can do so by visiting the naval dockyards in the heart of the city. There you can also see Nelson's flag ship Victory! www.historicdockyard.co.uk

Visiting the isle of wight is easy. There are regular crossings to the island by Red Funnel. Please visit the following, www.redfunnel.co.uk www.poferries.com www.wightlink.co.uk

Hampshire was home to Jane Austin! Visit Alton and discover! www.janeaustinmuseum.org.uk

Visit Marwell near to Winchester! www.marwell.org.uk

For Hotel accommodation in Southampton, there are a wide range to choose from. Please visit the following web sites. www.bestwestern.co.uk www.devereonline.co.uk www.hilton.co.uk www.holiday-inn.com www.ibishotel.com www.premierlodge.co.uk www.thistlehotels.com www.travelinn.co.uk

Hampshire County Council

For a more in depth listing of what to do, please visit www.hants.gov.uk