The Old Parlour, Durley

Sitting just south-west of where the River Itchen and the River Test meet, Southampton is a beautiful and lively port city offering a fantastic setting for any holiday in the UK. With a wide selection of pubs, bars and restaurants, as well as a number of charming cafés and tea rooms, visitors to the area can enjoy fine food and delicious drinks with a fun night out. There’s also a number of well-stocked supermarkets and convenience stores answering all of your self-catering needs! Delight in an entertaining show at The Stage Door or Mayflower Theatre, or admire magnificent works of art at the galleries of John Hansard and Southampton City Art. With major links to the RMS Titanic the city is filled with beautiful memorials along the Titanic Trail and a grand exhibition that displays within the interactive Sea City Museum. See the striking Tudor-style timber framed that line the Old Town or spend the day shopping in some of your favourite high-street stores, over in the stunning state of the art Westquay Shopping Centre. The local landmarks of Arundel Tower, Bargate and the 14th century ruins of Holyrood Church are well-worth a visit, and the nearby New Forest National Park lies just a short drive away and makes a superb day out for the whole family. Portsmouth, Salisbury, Winchester are all within easy touring distance and are home to a wonderful array of attractions, whilst the city’s train station provides links to Chichester and Weymouth amongst others.