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One of the UK’s best-known coastal destinations, the launching point for the Titanic and at one time seen as ‘The Gateway to the World’, Southampton is one of the UK’s biggest, most historically important cities.
Filled with fantastic places to visit, the city has something for everyone, whether you want to explore, shop or just chill with a coffee and watch the boats sail by.
We wanted to make sure that whatever reason you’re visiting Southampton, whether you’re looking to pre-book or simply searching for reliable pay and display space, we could help.
The Evology Parking app gives you access to thousands of car parking spaces, so it’s never been simpler to find somewhere to park and explore Southampton.
Evology is live in Southampton
Southampton is famous for its nautical and aviation history. The launching point for the Titanic, where a lot of ships left on D-Day and the home of the Spitfire. The city has remained an important fixture on the south coast since ancient times and has grown and modernised into a fantastic place to shop, study and work.
With loads of places to eat, events, and quirky shops Southampton is a gateway to other fantastic locations too with ferries running out to the Isle of Wight and further afield, making it a fantastic base for anyone exploring the South Coast.
Top 5 things to do in Southampton
1. New Forest – Just outside Southampton sits the stunning New Forest. A huge sprawling woodland that’s perfect for walking or cycling around. It’s also filled with stunning lodges and campsites so you can venture out into nature.
2. Old Town – Southampton is home to some of the longest stretches of medieval walls in the UK. A lot of this wraps around the city’s Old Town, a fantastic hub for shops, places to eat and amazing nightlife that are definitely worth exploring.
3. Shopping – One of the biggest cities in the South of the UK, Southampton boast some fantastic shopping. With two shopping centres and a retail park in the city, along with hundreds of boutique, unique and specialist stores to rummage through.
4. Southampton Boat Show – Every year Southampton celebrates its proud nautical heritage with their boat show. This showcase of everything from yachts to kayaks features loads of entertainment, activities and things to eat, making it a perfect family day out.
5. Cultural Quarter – Southampton has built a bustling cultural scene and quarter in the city, home to galleries, bars, venues and more, the city always has something to see and do.
Parking in Southampton
Like a lot of cities, parking can be in high demand which makes finding a reliable parking space difficult. Plenty of places exist to park, but spaces across Southampton can fill up quickly.
Using our Evology Parking app we can help you easily find secure, affordable parking across Southampton.
Electric vehicle charging in Southampton
Southampton is a city that’s embracing the next generation of travel, and that includes EVs.
We’re bringing the future of EV charging to Southampton – we make it easy for you to find our chargers, plug-in and pay. Our Evology charging network consists of a range of destination chargers meaning you can enjoy your visit to the city whilst easily charging your car.
- Locate EV chargers across Southampton
- Check the cost of charging in advance
- Easily pay for your charge session
- View charging progress whilst on the move
Disabled parking in Southampton
Doncaster offers several disabled parking options, with Blue Badge holders permitted to park for free in council-managed car parks and on-street pay-and-display spots. By downloading the Evology parking app you can find out all the details for our car parks and check not only for accessible parking, but also which sites have accessible facilities on site or nearby.
Pre-booking your space in advance makes your journey smoother and ensures you aren’t worrying about where to park.
Public transport in Southampton
Southampton is also home to some fabulous public transport links. Trains run in and out of the city all day. It’s also reachable easily by road. Plus, when you’re there, Southampton is a fantastic place to explore via bike, with plenty of brilliant cycling trails nearby.
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✓ Plan your trips to cut down on stress
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