Lower Swanwick Travel Guide

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River Hamble SW of Bursledon Bridge Seen from the bridge. Deacons boatyard is on the right.
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River Hamble SW of Bursledon Bridge Seen from the bridge. Deacons boatyard is on the right.
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River Hamble foreshore Oversize garden plants, with beyond them, the remains of a jetty extending over the mud into the River Hamble.
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Wreck of the 'Norseman' Roughly central in this picture is the remains of the 'Norseman' - a wooden ship built 1847, but gutted by fire during World War Two and beached on the intertidal mud on the River Hamble foreshore.
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Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is £55 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£55
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Novotel Southampton
The Langstone Quays

The Langstone Quays

4 out of 5
Northney Road Hayling Island England
The price is £100 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
£100
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
the hotel in generally is run down. our room which was supposed to be superior was nothing of the kind. it had no heating except a dyson heater which warmed the room but although slight made a noise all night. the pillows were lumpy and thin. the mirror which i needed was above the head board and ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Langstone Quays
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is £63 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£63
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,261 reviews)
Helpful friendly staff, a good location, nice room and breakfast buffet.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
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room2 Southampton Hometel

room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,201 reviews)
Friendly staff from the moment we set foot in the hotel. Clean and great vibe. Excellent food and drink. Rooms great design and spacious

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

room2 Southampton Hometel
MANSION WITH SWIMMING POOL, GAMES ROOM, SEA VIEWS, SANDY BEACHES 2 MINS WALK

MANSION WITH SWIMMING POOL, GAMES ROOM, SEA VIEWS, SANDY BEACHES 2 MINS WALK

Ryde Isle of Wight
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ryde. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
A lovely property in a prime location. All 15 family members enjoyed the experience and would consider staying there again.The owner was always quick to respond to any questions the group had and made the whole process very easy.

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

MANSION WITH SWIMMING POOL, GAMES ROOM, SEA VIEWS, SANDY BEACHES 2 MINS WALK
Large cottage Amazing location! Family group or friends up to 22 people!

Large cottage Amazing location! Family group or friends up to 22 people!

Brockenhurst ENG
Stay at this cottage in Brockenhurst. Enjoy a water park, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions New Forest National Park and SenSpa at Careys ...
7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)
A great place for a family reunion

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Large cottage Amazing location! Family group or friends up to 22 people!
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Southampton which includes heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

Southampton

Steam train passing Botley, heading towards Fareham from Eastleigh. Occasional main line steam tours still use this route. #History

Botley

Often see old steam traction engines being moved through Park Gate to the Bursledon Brickworks museum. #History

Locks Heath

Hamble Ferry operates from Hamble to Warsash everyday of the year, except Christmas day. Passengers of the ferry include ramblers, cyclists yachtsmen and seasonal visitors, as well as a regular band of local commuters working in the local industries and colleges. Spanning a quarter mile distance the ferry shortcuts the need to make the five mile round trip from Hamble to Warsash, via Burseldon. The ferry operates from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Current charges are £1 each way for foot passengers, cyclists £1.30 and children 75p. The ferry has a long history. The earliest evidence of a crossing appears in a reference made at a local Admiralty Court in 1493. Further mention is made in 1508 where comment is made as to the poor condition of the Warsash causeway. The men of Warsash were commanded to made suitable repairs. At various times the ownership of the ferry has belonged to Winchester College and The Bugle Inn. Today the ferry is owned by Mike Lindsell. In recent times £26,000 was invested in a new boat, Emily, to cope with the increased ferry traffic, some 40,000 passengers per year.

Hamble-le-Rice

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