posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Dec 31
The city of Southampton which is situated where the Rivers Test, Itchen and Hamble join is the largest on in the county of Hampshire. It is one of the UK’s major ports and is just a short distance from the New Forest.
Southampton is an ideal base to explore Hampshire . Along with exploring the New Forest there are plenty of other attractions in and around Southampton for you to enjoy. In this article we take a look at a few of the other sights one can enjoy when you visit Southampton with your family whether for a long weekend or a week’s holiday.
A short distance from Southampton is Marwell Zoological Park which within its 100 acres there are more than two hundred different types of animals and birds for you to see. Along with rhinos, giraffes, tigers and penguins there are common breeds to be seen. The park raises money to help with the conservation of wildlife and its natural habitats throughout the world.
However if you are interested about learning more about the local fauna and flora then arrange to spend time at Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre. Located on the Common in Southampton is a place that the whole family will enjoy especially the children. There are lots of activities which they will find of interest and plenty of trails that can be followed where you are able to observe the wildlife that lives in it.
Although Southampton is a thriving port town at the Hall of Aviation you will find out more about the history of flying in this part of England. At one time there were twenty six aircraft companies based near the city, including the largest flying boat operation in the world. Plus it was where the legendary Spitfire aircraft was manufactured and which played such a strategic role during the World War Two.
For a really fun and interesting day out and to get you away from the hustle and bustle of city life take a trip out to the New Forest. There are lots of roads to drive along and you can stop at various spots to enjoy the landscape and the wildlife here. There is also Beaulieu, home to the world famous National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Abbey and Palace Home which for hundreds of years has been home of the Montagu family.
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