Shirley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
The Common
Enjoy a stop at The Common, an entertaining place to visit in Southampton. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Southampton Cruise Terminal
One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton.
University of Southampton
Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.
Mayflower Theatre
From touring West End musicals to magic shows, stand-up comedy to children’s entertainment, this historic theater serves up Southampton’s best entertainment.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Denny Lodge. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area.
Mayflower Park
Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones.
Activities
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Private Southampton Walking Tour
Bar & Club Night Pass to multiple venues in Southampton
Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Our pick of the best Shirley Hotel Deals
Moxy Southampton
Room comfy, staff polite and helpful
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
it’s very nice hotel .
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Simple, but clean and comfortable. Temperature of room good and double glazing helped with road noise. Good service, convenient for city centre, will likely stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Clean and spacious room. Quiet, good view, warm.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Novotel Southampton
None only cleanliness of hotel stay staff communication was limited
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh
Good stay as ever. Thanks
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
Banister's Park
While there might not be top attractions in Banister's Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Freemantle
If you're spending some time in Freemantle, Southampton Cruise Terminal and River Test are top sights worth seeing.
The Polygon
While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Bedford Place
While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Millbrook
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Millbrook and surrounding area, you can visit Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Bassett
While visiting Bassett, you might make a stop by sights like The Common and Childrens Pleasure Park.
