Shirley Travel Guide
Southampton
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
Explore the waterfront in Southampton with a trip to Southampton Cruise Terminal. Wander around the area's the lush forest or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

University of Southampton
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Southampton during your travels in Southampton. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Mayflower Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Mayflower Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Southampton. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

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
Mayflower Park is just one of the places to see in Southampton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's the lush forest or experience its entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Shirley

Moxy Southampton
Staff was great! Room was good…!Only negative was room was too hot & couldn’t adjust heat…
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Spotless quiet room and comfortable bed
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Novotel Southampton
Great staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Staff polite and clean room
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh
Nice enough, although the room was a bit cold.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Harbour Hotel Southampton
Great bed, lovely room. Water pressure in shower a bit weak but no major complaints.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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.



