Heathrow Airport 1 hr 11
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (25 min) Expansive woodland gardens with abundant rhododendrons and azaleas, plus steam train rides. Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (15 min) Adventure park including Peppa Pig World, water kingdom and animal feeding, plus gardens. Southampton City Art Gallery (10 min) 1939 Civic Centre gallery with strong 20th-century and contemporary British art collections. Marwell Zoo (26 min) Over 170 exotic and endangered species in 140 acres, plus toy train, cafe, talks and events. SeaCity Museum (8 min) Hands-on venue exploring shipping and the sea, with cafe, education zone and gift shop. Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (20 min) Gardens with guided tours, self-guided trails, workshops, children's activities and other events. Port of Southampton (6 min) Bustling deep-water port for large cargo & cruise ships, with a marina for sailboats & yachts. New Forest National Park (9 min) Wildlife, activities and cultural heritage, plus New Forest Centre, tour bus and regular events. Tudor House & Garden (6 min) Restored 14th-c. Tudor house & remains of a 12th-c. Norman home, with 16th-century gardens & a cafe. Palace House (22 min) Private 13th-century country manor with Victorian interiors, offering tours, exhibits & a gallery. Winchester Cathedral (24 min) Medieval Anglican cathedral with a 15th-century screen and a Norman crypt holding modern sculpture. New Forest Wildlife Park (13 min) Ancient, natural woodland home to abundant wildlife and endangered animals, with keeper experiences. Longdown Activity Farm (10 min) Family attraction with farm animals, a trampoline barn, soft play area, produce shop and tearoom. National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (23 min) 250-plus vehicles and World of Top Gear, plus each ticket gives access to Abbey and Palace House. Solent Sky (8 min) Collection of 18 vintage aircraft that includes flying boats, jet fighters and the iconic Spitfire. |