In and around Southampton
If you're looking to enjoy the finest shopping, history, culture, entertainment and leisure, there's no better place than the historic city of Southampton, the jewel of the South, which also hosts some of the worlds most prestigous maritime events.
Southampton is ideally situated for exploring the breathtaking south coast, is on the edge of the beautiful New Forest and the solent coast is perfect for sailing or as a gateway to the Isle of Wight.
Just 13 miles up the road, on the edge of the South Downs, is the historic cathedral city of Winchester.
The beautiful landscape of Hampshire , with its rolling green hills, tranquil villages, ancient forests and rich cultural heritage, is the perfect place to explore on foot, bike or horseback and offers something for everyone.
Web links
Tourist information www.southampton.gov.uk
The New Forest www.thenewforest.co.uk
Winchester Tourism www.visitwinchester.co.uk
Hampshire Tourism www.visit-hampshire.org.uk
Car hire, Europcar
Flight schedule
Aurigny operates three or more daily flights between Southampton and Alderney.
For full flight schedules, visit www.aurigny.com/timetables
Ticket Collection
Aurigny tickets should be collected from the Aurigny combined check-in and ticket desk.
Airport connections
London Gatwick is the sixth busiest international airport in the world.
Road, the airport is just 1 mile from junction 5 of the M27, 4 miles from Southampton and just over a mile from the M3, opening up fast routes to Basingstoke and London, and via the A33/A34 to Oxford and the Midlands.
Train, Southwest Trains operate a fast service to London 4 times an hour.
South West Trains, South Central Trains and Virgin Trains operate regular services along the South Coast.
Taxi, Airport Carz, Call 02380 627100 for advanced bookings.
Bus/coach, The 101 links the airport to Southampton University and the city centre, with two services an hour during term time. Call 02380 224854.
Car hire, contact Aurigny's car rental partner, Europcar, on 0113 237 6819, quoting contract number 80 54 17 35 or click on:
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