Local Information
Local transport from the airport
Taxis pick up from directly outside the Arrivals terminal and are reasonably priced:
- Radio Taxis – Visit Website or Call: 02380 666666
- Cab My Ride – Visit Website or Call: 02380 555555
- Uber is also available, usually this is a cheap, convenient option.
By walking left out of the airport & crossing the road to the train station, then going over the overpass there is a taxi rank and easy Uber pick-up point which is cheaper as the taxis do not have to pay the airport charges.
Buses also run from directly outside the Arrivals hall:
Southampton General Hospital Info
The General Hospital has several cafes and coffee shops, info can be found here. It also has a pharmacy in the main entrance, free Wifi, mobile phone charging stations, travel information and a free phone for taxi hire. The taxi rank is outside the main entrance.
The smaller Princess Anne hospital has a restaurant within the main entrance. Info here.
Around the Coxford Road area
On-road parking is payable, there are hourly parking charges. (Currently one hour is £1.60, as of Feb 2025.)
Buses – turn left out of the apartment onto Coxford Road to find the General Hospital bus stop A, where routes 7,17 & 19 stop.
5 mins walk – Shirley Warren Post Office, 13-15 Warren Ave, Southampton SO16 6AS, open 8:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9-12:30pm Sat.
5 mins walk – Hollybrook Cemetery, a bit unusual but if you’re craving a bit of quiet green space you will find the grave of the comedian Benny Hill here!
A 25 minute walk will take you to the heart of the city, Southampton Common, which has 365 acres of woodland, lakes and parkland, a large playground with ice cream kiosk, Hawthorns urban wildlife centre and Cowherds pub.
A 30 minute walk will bring you to Oaklands Community Swimming Pool.
25 mins walk – Kings Church Centre on 414 Coxford Road offers Sunday Services and activities such a board game nights.
Where to shop, walking distance:
5 mins walk – small M&S food hall within the General Hospital, open 7am-9pm weekdays, 7am-8pm weekends
10 mins walk – Londis convenience store: 42 Dale Rd, Southampton SO16 6QL, open 6:0am-9pm Mon-Sat, 7am-9pm Sundays
12 mins walk – Tesco Express: Lordswood Road, SP16 6LN, open 6am-11pm every day
15 mins walk – The Range (stocks Iceland products) & larger M&S food hall, Winchester Road, SO16 5YA
25 mins walk – Large Sainsburys: Lordshill District Centre, Superstore 1, Southampton SO16 8HY, open 7am-10pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sunday
Takeaway Food
The Giddy Kipper fish & chippie is a 7 min walk away on 11 Warren Avenue.
Halfords on Winchester road sell car seats which may be cheaper than hiring them if it is for a long period. Facebook marketplace also has many booster seats for sale as a cheaper option.
Things to do around the city:
Imagination Corner is a role play centre suitable for children up to 6 years.
West Quay has free activities throughout the year such as light shows and theatre performances.
For older children through to adults, Ninja Warrior UK is a brilliant way to burn off some energy.
Flip Out Southampton is a large indoor trampoline and adventure park with soft play, suitable for all ages.
Go Ape treetops adventure is suitable for children over 1 metre, as long as they don’t mind heights! This is an outdoor activity so check the weather, it’s located within Itchen Valley Country Park which has a lovely café, 2 playgrounds and a nature trail.