3 Best Places To Visit in Southampton

“SeaCity Museum is an interactive venue museum dedicated to exploring shipping and maritime history. SeaCity Museum brings history to life with the help of its award-winning learning team, engaging visitors with its hands-on exhibits. The museum’s collection holds over 5,000 items spanning eight centuries. SeaCity Museum features various materials, including maritime and local history, archaeology, archives, and fine art. The collections are continually expanded to reflect Southampton’s community and newly discovered stories. SeaCity Museum also preserves important collections and stories digitally, allowing for further exploration online. The museum aims to cater to all ages and abilities, adapting its sessions to make them accessible and relevant for schools and groups.”

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“New Forest Wildlife Park has over 260 animals, representing 40 species worldwide. Wander through the wooded grounds to see four species of otters, including the Giant Otters from the Amazon, as well as owls, wolves, lynx, Eurasian bison, mouflon, pine martens, deer, and more. The park features impressive playgrounds suitable for all ages and abilities, providing opportunities to learn, play, and exercise. For a more personal experience, consider a Keeper Experience Day. This unique opportunity allows you to get up close with the animals and experience what it's like to be a keeper for a day. New Forest Wildlife Park is also an excellent choice for an unusual and memorable gift for someone special.”

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“Solent Sky Museum showcases the remarkable history of aviation in Hampshire and the Solent region. The museum has more than 20 aircraft from the golden age of aviation. The museum was an aviation research and development hub from 1910 to 1960. Solent Sky Museum's Engine Bay displays a notable collection of engines, and visitors can explore the flight deck to experience the thrill of flying aircraft like the Swift or Harrier Jump Jet from the cockpit. The museum offers a unique opportunity to learn about the history of the world's most iconic fighting aircraft, with interactive experiences such as sitting in the pilot's seat and providing your jet-fighter sound effects in the Harrier cockpit.”

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