sitraveler Posted March 4, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Turn around day 6/21 on Marina is in Southampton. I'm on a GV and no excursions are listed. Been to London, Stonehenge, etc. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 4, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Hi Lou depends on your interests A short train ride to Portsmouth might be interesting to see the Martime museum /dockyards area https://maryrose.org/ Spinnaker tower if not afraid of heights LOL We enjoyed just wandering around Southampton but we stayed for a few days Lyn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhState1 Posted March 4, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 4, 2023 There is a fair amount if information on this board: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/148-british-isleswestern-europe/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted March 4, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Highly recommend Portsmouth. Pay close attention to the trains because there are frequent strikes. They are usually publicized well in advance. The forum posted by OhState1 is a great resource. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdeb Posted March 4, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Portsmouth is a great stop with the Mary Rose ( Henry vii) flagship and Nelson’ s ship Victory, plus the town itself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbiggers Posted March 5, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2023 We spent a few days in Southampton before a cruise a few years ago. It was a much more interesting city than we expected. The Sea City Museum was fascinating. One of the volunteers heard our American accent and told us about the American troops who had massed there to prepare for D Day. Also really enjoyed the Titanic exhibit. https://seacitymuseum.co.uk/ there was also a Tudor house museum that was good. Easy train ride to Salisbury if you haven’t been there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakes47 Posted March 5, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I have been investigating exactly the same thing for our change over day in Portsmouth. We were looking for a relaxed day before the next leg of our B2B cruise, so have decided to catch the Hovercraft to the Isle of Wight. Obviously we are not expecting to see all but have read they have an efficient bus service and will be looking for a nice restaurant for lunch before heading back to the ship. From Southhampton there is a regular ferry service to Cowes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mice Posted March 5, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 5, 2023 We were in Southampton prior to our Oceania cruise a few years ago. We took the little ferry across and then got a taxi to (and from) Beaulieu. Lovely estate with historic home and beautiful gardens. And a fabulous car collection, wide ranging variety including the little play caravan of the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Nice cafe, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetravel63-65 Posted March 6, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 6, 2023 We have lived near Southampton for over 40 years There are many things to do.Open top bus tour through the New Forest Train to Salisbury for cathedral and Wilton House ( in Bridgerton series),Stay on train for Bath ,Look at Exbury Gardens near Southampton.As previous poster said Beaulieu is nice and the motor museum. Alternatively the ferry to Isle of Wight and Osborne House (Queen Victorias summer house) You could get train to Weymouth a Victorian town.Or train and bus to Swanage and see Corfe Castle and a ride on a steam train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Harters Posted March 7, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2023 19 hours ago, lovetravel63-65 said: You could get train to Weymouth a Victorian town Weymouth is a very typical seaside town with some considerable history. It was a departure port for American troops leaving for the D-Day landings. We spent a week there last summer, using it as a base for touring the area. If getting the train there, I'd suggest also stopping at Dorchester, which is the county town and which has a nice pedestrianised centre - including well preserved bits of a Roman town house. As well as Salisbury for its cathedral, there would also be the cathedral at Winchester. As mentioned upthread, the British Isles subforum in the Ports of Call section has lots of info about the Southampton area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 7, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I would think going to Weymouth on turnaround day would not give you much time to see the sites there They do have great fish n chips by the waterfront though JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted March 7, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 7, 2023 See if you can get a tour around the New Forest and Beaulieu, lovely time to visit there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted March 7, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 3/6/2023 at 3:42 PM, lovetravel63-65 said: We have lived near Southampton for over 40 years There are many things to do.Open top bus tour through the New Forest Train to Salisbury for cathedral and Wilton House ( in Bridgerton series),Stay on train for Bath ,Look at Exbury Gardens near Southampton.As previous poster said Beaulieu is nice and the motor museum. Alternatively the ferry to Isle of Wight and Osborne House (Queen Victorias summer house) You could get train to Weymouth a Victorian town.Or train and bus to Swanage and see Corfe Castle and a ride on a steam train. How long a train ride from southampton to Bath? Is the Bath train station centrally located? We'll be in Southampton for 3 days pre cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetravel63-65 Posted March 8, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 8, 2023 8 hours ago, Mrs f. said: How long a train ride from southampton to Bath? Is the Bath train station centrally located? We'll be in Southampton for 3 days pre cruise The average time is 1,5 hours.There are about 30 trains a day.For timetables see GWR or trainline.Bath Spa station is in the centre of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted March 8, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, lovetravel63-65 said: The average time is 1,5 hours.There are about 30 trains a day.For timetables see GWR or trainline.Bath Spa station is in the centre of town. Thanks.... definitely want to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetravel63-65 Posted March 8, 2023 #16 Share Posted March 8, 2023 22 minutes ago, Mrs f. said: Thanks.... definitely want to go I have an email I sent to someone else with lots of suggestions for Southampton,if you want a copy email me Stuartlake@btinternet.com and I will send it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtdiva Posted May 27, 2023 #17 Share Posted May 27, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 1:58 AM, lovetravel63-65 said: I have an email I sent to someone else with lots of suggestions for Southampton,if you want a copy email me Stuartlake@btinternet.com and I will send it to you. Is your email address current? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetravel63-65 Posted May 27, 2023 #18 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Yes but my email was accidentally deleted but email me and I can make a few suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classiccruiser777 Posted May 27, 2023 #19 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Winchester is nearby. Lovely town, untouched by WW2 bombing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcpa1 Posted May 28, 2023 #20 Share Posted May 28, 2023 I'd second Winchester or Bath. Winchester might be slightly less crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkesbaynz Posted May 28, 2023 #21 Share Posted May 28, 2023 I live in Hamble a small yachting village just outside Southampton. I agree to all except Weymouth for the day (best for a port visit to Portland). Winchester, Salisbury and Portsmouth (for the naval museum) are all great. A ferry to Isle of Wight although you will be on enough boats. Cowes from Southampton not as scenic as Ryde from Portsmouth. The best of IofW is the country and coast within. That little ferry (Hythe ferry) and taxi to Beaulieu is a great idea paired with Exbury. Cruise critic has an article about Southampton and I learnt a few things. I have GPSmyCity app on my phone for holidays. It has some walking tours of Southampton. Lots of Titanic stuff. Uber is plentiful and you can now use it for booking trains too. Bath is great. Like everywhere lots of strikes this Summer! There are ToursbyLocals guides for Southampton too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Harters Posted May 28, 2023 #22 Share Posted May 28, 2023 1 hour ago, hawkesbaynz said: I have GPSmyCity app on my phone for holidays GPSmy city is an excellent resource. I've planned a couple of walking tours for cities we're visiting on our upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted May 28, 2023 #23 Share Posted May 28, 2023 I'm a bit confused. Is Beaulieu ON the Isle of Wight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Harters Posted May 28, 2023 #24 Share Posted May 28, 2023 1 hour ago, avalong said: Is Beaulieu ON the Isle of Wight? No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkesbaynz Posted May 28, 2023 #25 Share Posted May 28, 2023 There is a small ferry from the port to the town of Hythe on the edge of New Forest ( where Beaulieu is). It is a commuter ferry. Admit I have only sailed into the marina on a yacht. https://hytheferry.co.uk/ Not sure of taxi availability. Google is you friend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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