The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss

Visit the Southampton Maritime Museum, which chronicles the history of Southampton and its significant role as a port for ocean liners, the most famous being the Titanic. Not to be missed is the exhibit "Titanic Voices", where visitors can hear the story of the tragic voyage in the words of survivors and those touched by the tragedy.

Other Fun Things to Do

• Browse the halls of The City Art Gallery, which was named the "National Fine Art Museum of the Year" in 1994.
• Take a guided tour of Old Southampton and walk along the medieval town wall.
• Explore the more than 300 acres of open park space in The Common. It's an amazing collection of flora and fauna, so remarkable, in fact, that it has been designated a site of special scientific interest.

Shopping for Bargains

Southampton is a shopper's delight, with several shopping areas and a wide variety of retailers. The most popular shopping center is WestQuay, located right in the city. It offers stores such as John Lewis, Waitrose and Marks & Spencers, as well as the more internationally known H&M, Gap, Sephora and Tower Records. Alternatives to WestQuay are the Marlands, which offers an even larger selection, including homeware and toy stores, and Bargate, the place to go for urban, surf or beach attire as well as the arcade, Sega Park.

Local Currency

The pound sterling (GBP) is the official currency of England. Traveler's checks are widely accepted in banks, and credit cards can be used in most places.

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