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The Utilita Bowl is an iconic state-of-the-art cricket ground designed by the international award-winning architect, Sir Michael Hopkins. Home to Hampshire Cricket since its construction in 2000, the ground has developed quickly into one of the leading venues in the country.

Come and find out more about the story of Titanic’s crew. This permanent exhibition at the SeaCity Museum will help you to discover their story, the jobs they did - how they felt about the new ‘superliner’, their vivid recollections of the night Titanic struck the iceberg and the consequences for them and their families, which still reverberate in Southampton today.

A visit to Marwell Wildlife is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world – and play a big part in helping to save them. From ring-tailed coatis to red-eyed tree frogs, laughing kookaburra to frilled lizards, giraffe-nosed catfishes to bat-eared foxes – our 140-acre park is home to over 250 exotic and endangered species, in beautiful, landscaped surroundings.

Paultons Family Theme Park - Home to Peppa Pig World has over 60 wonderful rides and attractions which include a rollercoaster, a log flime, a water park, adventure golf, a 4D cinema, birds and animals, beautiful landscapes and garden. Paultons has been voted as the number 1 UK theme park for families by readers of Netmums, Which?, Mumsnet and by reviewers on Trip Advisor. The Park is set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park.

The New Forest Wildlife Park covers twenty-five scenic acres of ancient woodland. It is set within the New Forest Heritage area, designated a National Park in 2005. You can stroll through the animal house...to enjoy watching otters swimming underwater, ferrets chasing their tails, harvest mice home-making on top of corn stalks...or the night barn for snoring badgers and red foxes.

Winchester Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Winchester, which is part of the Church of England. The Cathedral has its origins in the 7th century, when a Christian Church was first built on this site. Since then, it has played a fundamental part in the life of this ancient City and a significant role in the history of our nation.

Welcome to the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, a 170 metre tall visitor attraction providing breath-taking views over the South Coast

Beaulieu, one of the South of England’s top day visitor attractions, is set in the heart of the New Forest, the UK’s newest National Park. Beaulieu is a guaranteed great family day out with lots for everyone to enjoy including the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House, home of the Montagu family, and historic Beaulieu Abbey. It is located within easy reach of the popular tourist destinations of Bournemouth, Southampton and Winchester.