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Inside Background
Architecture 
In spite of extensive building for shopping in the past two decades, the city...
Last edited: 29 July 2006
Culture 
Known for its strong sense of history , its maintenance of medieval monuments...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Health & Safety 
Southampton is one of the safer cities of England. However, all the normal tips...
Last edited: 13 August 2006
History 
Southampton’s history began in BC times with the establishment of Saxon and...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Neighborhoods 
The city centre includes the West Quay shopping area. Friday is market...
Last edited: 19 August 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Web resources for prospective visitors to Southampton are plentiful...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Southampton’s weather is consistent, relatively rainy, and hardly ever extreme...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
How are you getting to Southampton? If your arrival to the region is from some...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Public Transportation 
There are numerous bus services that operate inside and out of the city to form...
Last edited: 21 January 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Day trips from Southampton could include going across the Channel to the...
Last edited: 13 August 2006
Events & Festivals 
There are enough festivals in Southampton to keep its residents tourists to...
Last edited: 18 August 2009
Nightlife 
Nightlife in Southampton?    Check out this directory of pubs in the region...
Last edited: 29 January 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
A little hidden gem in Southampton is a great little Chinese place in Shirley...
Last edited: 23 August 2006
Shopping 
Shopping Southampton should begin in West Quay , a cutting edge consumer hub...
Last edited: 16 July 2006
Eling Tide Mill 
Although the tide mill is no longer operating, it is interesting to see and...
Last edited: 11 October 2009
Paultons Park 
Thoroughly recommend Paultons for a stress free family day out.  We visited on...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
The Old Cemetery 
The Old Cemetery is located in Cemetery Road, off Northlands Road, Southampton...
Last edited: 21 July 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
              Dock Gate 4              http...    Restaurant in the former...
Last edited: 12 September 2009
Special Occasion Dining 
A great spot for a nice meal is at Oxfords in Oxford street (not to be mistaken...
Last edited: 22 August 2006
Sunday Roasts 
Sunday Roasts After a busy weekend seeing the sights of Southampton then its...
Last edited: 01 December 2006
Oxfords Bar and Restaurant 
Oxfords Bar and Restaurant has been incorrectly located on the Tripadvisor...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Taps Restaurant 
The kitchen team at Tap's follows a simple path, but with some gutsy flavours...
Last edited: 31 December 2008
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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