Shirley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
The Common
Enjoy a stop at The Common, an entertaining place to visit in Southampton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Southampton Cruise Terminal
One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton.
University of Southampton
Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.
Mayflower Theatre
From touring West End musicals to magic shows, stand-up comedy to children’s entertainment, this historic theater serves up Southampton’s best entertainment.
Mayflower Park
Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at New Forest Wildlife Park during your travels in Southampton. Amble around this quaint area's lush forest and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London
Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Windsor from Southampton Port
Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Private Transfer From Southampton Cruise Terminal to London
Our pick of the best Shirley Hotel Deals
Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Harbour Hotel Southampton
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
Banister's Park
While there might not be top attractions in Banister's Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Freemantle
If you're spending some time in Freemantle, Southampton Cruise Terminal and River Test are top sights worth seeing.
The Polygon
While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Millbrook
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Millbrook and surrounding area, you can visit Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Bedford Place
While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bassett
While visiting Bassett, you might make a stop by sights like The Common and Childrens Pleasure Park.
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- South Downs National Park
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- WestQuay Shopping Centre
- University of Southampton
- Winchester Cathedral
- Salisbury Cathedral
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal
- Marwell Zoo
- HMS Victory
- Mayflower Theatre
- University of Portsmouth
- Osborne House
- Mayflower Park
- St. Mary's Stadium
- Mary Rose Museum
