twroths Posted August 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted August 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 8, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmee Posted August 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2016 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. tmee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubetti Posted August 9, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Take a browse through Cobwebs "ship shop", been there several times. http://www.cobwebs.uk.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted August 10, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2016 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/ On the other side of the coin though, Southampton offers a far superior choice of dining venues. Enjoy your visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemere Posted August 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2016 You might want to see the buildings and monuments that are association with the Titanic. The link is a map to the Titanic Trail http://seacitymuseum.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Titanic-Trail-MAY.pdf You might want to stop into a pub called The Grapes which has a tie with the history of the Titanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resistk Posted August 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 11, 2016 When marooned there between ships, we usually walk the wall, go to the mall, and go to the park. In July everyone between age 6 and 80 seemed to be out and about playing Pokemon Go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfo-john Posted August 11, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted August 11, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) 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, Edited August 11, 2016 by pepperrn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfo-john Posted August 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thanks Pepper! Hope to meet you onboard QM2 one of these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted August 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thanks Pepper! Hope to meet you onboard QM2 one of these days!:) The first drink in the Commodore Club is on me :) Sincere best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses0 Posted August 12, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I would rent a car and drive through the New Forest area see the wild horses and walk around Lymington. Just did it a week ago led it. However might not be the same at the time of year you will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDB37 Posted August 12, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky2219 Posted August 12, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Try the hovercraft museum in Portsmouth? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 13, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatname Posted August 24, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 24, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted August 25, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Yesterday my wife and I spent a very pleasant day in Winchester... Fascinating historical city with and architecture to match and very easy to reach on a train from Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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