What's Portswood Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Portswood, especially its restaurants. You'll find a selection of bars and shops in the neighborhood. Explore the campus and area around University of Southampton for a taste of student life. There's plenty more to see, including The Common.
How to Get to Portswood
Flying to:
- Southampton (SOU), 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Portswood
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from Portswood
Things to See and Do in and around Portswood
Things to See near Portswood:
- University of Southampton (0.6 mi/1 km away)
- Southampton Cruise Terminal (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Solent University (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- St. Mary's Stadium (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- Old City Walls (1.9 mi/3.1 km away)
Things to Do near Portswood:
- The Common (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
- Southampton Guildhall (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- SeaCity Museum (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- Mayflower Theatre (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- WestQuay Shopping Centre (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Southampton?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 61°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 43°F)
- Rainiest months: October, November, December, August (average 3 inches of rainfall)