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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 76 attractions in Southampton

The whole family will enjoy an outing to this working farm, where visitors learn how milk is produced and a glimpse into the "Nursery" where orphaned and sick animals receive care.

Attraction type: Farm
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 76 attractions in Southampton
Attraction type: Garden; Scenic railway
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 76 attractions in Southampton
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 76 attractions in Southampton

People of all ages can have fun at this activity park that features forty different attractions including museums, thrill rides, bird gardens, animals and even a roaring dinosaur or two.

Attraction type: Park; Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 76 attractions in Southampton

Housed in the Wool House, an ancient 15th-century building, this museum features displays that chronicle the history of the port of Southampton and the history of the RMS Titanic and the White Star Line, told by the survivors and residents of Southampton.

Attraction type: Maritime museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 76 attractions in Southampton

This 25-acre nature park showcases two endangered wildlife species, the otter and barn owl, which are viewed in various enclosures set along nature trails.

Attraction type: Wildlife park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 76 attractions in Southampton
Attraction type: Civic centre
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 76 attractions in Southampton

This scheduled ferry service operates every half hour between Southampton's Town Quay and Hythe Pier, passing by Ocean Terminal that is home of the QE2.

Attraction type: Ship
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 76 attractions in Southampton

This charming English village is set high above the river Avon amid the heath lands of the western New Forest.

Attraction type: Historic village
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 76 attractions in Southampton

The rich and dramatic history of the New Forest and its wildlife is told under one roof through models, information panels, artifacts and interactive exhibits.

Attraction type: Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 76 attractions in Southampton
Attraction type: Museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 76 attractions in Southampton

Built in 1767, this stately and magnificent home of Lord Mountbatten contains an extensive portrait collection, elegant furnishings and china collections.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 76 attractions in Southampton

Visitors learn the history of Southampton's port, featuring the Cunard Town exhibit and Titanic Voices, the heart-felt story about the ill-fated RMS Titanic told by the survivors and residents of Southampton.

Attraction type: Maritime museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 76 attractions in Southampton

This is the impressive north entrance to the medieval section of Southampton, which contains a wealth of character and heritage through its fascinating remains, monuments and buildings.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 76 attractions in Southampton

Visitors can see the remains of this grand medieval residence dating from the 12th and 14th centuries, which includes the Great Hall, a three-story tower and a moat that once encircled the palace and grounds.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 76 attractions in Southampton

Visit the last surviving example of steam-drive brickworks, which opened in 1897, closed in 1974 and recently resorted by a Charitable Trust as a working museum.

Attraction type: Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 76 attractions in Southampton

This historic castle was built in 1539 by Henry VIII to protect the important ports of Portsmouth and Southampton.

Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 76 attractions in Southampton

Take a two-hour guided walk through Southampton's scenic countryside to learn how to protect the environment and wildlife.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 76 attractions in Southampton

Interesting museum that chronicles the life of a typical railway engineer and his family during the 1930s.

Attraction type: History museum; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 76 attractions in Southampton

Located in the heart of New Forest, this delightful garden contains a 16th-century cottage surrounded by heath land and woodland gardens.

Attraction type: Garden
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