{"id":1123,"date":"2012-08-24T20:19:27","date_gmt":"2012-08-24T20:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lovesail.com\/ls-news\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2025-09-13T12:48:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:48:30","slug":"the-boat-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/the-boat-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Southampton Boat Show \u2013 Local Insider\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"900\">The Southampton Boat Show is an annual highlight in the vibrant port city of Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Living nearby, I\u2019ve been to the show many times and would like to share some <strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"782\">local insider knowledge<\/strong> with you: <!--more-->how to get there, where to park, where to stay, and the best spots to eat and drink while you\u2019re in town.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"925\">2025 Show Dates<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1025\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"955\">19 \u2013 28 September 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\" \/>\ud83d\udd59 Open daily 10:00 \u2013 18:00 (final Sunday closes early at 16:00).<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1051\">Venue &amp; Entrance<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1197\">This year\u2019s show is focused on a <strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1101\">smaller area<\/strong>: just the <strong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1160\">main Mayflower Park site and adjacent marina<\/strong> (the raised walkways are gone \ud83c\udf89).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1197\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9653\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/the-boat-show\/sbsmap\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?fit=2516%2C1790&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2516,1790\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sbsmap\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?fit=1024%2C729&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9653\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?resize=1200%2C854&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"southampton boat show map\" width=\"1200\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?w=2516&amp;ssl=1 2516w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?resize=768%2C546&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?resize=1024%2C729&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?resize=1536%2C1093&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?resize=2048%2C1457&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sbsmap.png?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1406\">\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1281\">\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1281\"><strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1214\">Entrance:<\/strong> near the roundabout between Herbert Walker Avenue and Town Quay.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1316\"><strong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1304\">Satnav postcode:<\/strong> SO14 2AS (although you cannot park here).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1361\">\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1361\"><strong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1335\">Coordinates:<\/strong> 50.8981787, -1.4077170<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1406\">\n<p data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1379\">What3Words:<\/strong> <code data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1403\">\/\/\/laser.stuff.target<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"456\">Tickets &amp; Prices<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"663\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Tickets for the Southampton Boat Show are <strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"550\">always cheaper if you buy online in advance<\/strong>. Prices at the gate are higher, and the organisers have raised them in recent years, so it pays to plan ahead.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"776\">\n<li data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"726\">\n<p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"726\"><strong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"694\">Advance tickets (2025):<\/strong> \u00a329.00 Mon-Thurs \/ \u00a333.00 Fri-Sun<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"776\">\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"744\">On the gate:<\/strong> \u00a332.00 Mon-Thurs \/ \u00a339.00 Fri-Sun<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"910\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"795\">Insider tip:<\/em> Use discount code <strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"824\">ICOMUK<\/strong> when booking online for any day tickets at \u00a319.99. (correct at time of writing).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1026\">Children 15 and under are usually free with a paying adult, but do check the official site for the latest details.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1158\">\ud83d\udc49 You can buy advance tickets directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southamptonboatshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>official<\/strong> <strong>Southampton Boat Show website.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1429\">Getting There<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1445\">\ud83d\ude86 Train<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1522\">Southampton Central station is about <strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1505\">1 mile (flat walk)<\/strong> from the show.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1967\">\n<li data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1596\">\n<p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1596\">Direct trains run from <strong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1593\">London Waterloo, Portsmouth, and Weymouth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1914\">\n<p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1658\">From the station\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1636\">South entrance<\/strong>, follow this route:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1914\">\n<p data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1914\">Cross over the road at the padestrian crossing by the footbridge \u2192 walk straight ahead past the old Toys R Us \u2192 through the car park by Furniture Village \u2192 around Decathlon \u2192 past Premier Inn \u2192 keep The Quays swimming pool and Grand Harbour Hotel on your left \u2192 cross the roundabout to reach the entrance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1967\">\n<p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1967\">Taxis are readily available outside the station.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1983\">\ud83d\ude8c Coach<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2114\">The National Express Coach Station is about <strong data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2038\">\u00be mile<\/strong> from the entrance.<br data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2060\" \/>\ud83d\udccd Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2128\">\ud83d\ude97 Car<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2207\">From the M3 or M27, follow the <strong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2185\">AA yellow event signs<\/strong> from J3 of the M27.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2250\">\ud83d\udeab <strong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2230\">No park &amp; ride<\/strong> scheme this year.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2255\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2282\">Parking (Local Tips)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2396\">Southampton has ~10,000 parking spaces, but with ~100,000 visitors over the 10 days, here\u2019s my tried-and-tested advice:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2751\">\n<li data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2540\">\n<p data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2540\"><strong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2441\">\u2705 Best choice: West Quay Multi-Storey<\/strong> \u2013 very close to the entrance. All-day parking currently \u00a35. (What3Words: <code data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2536\">\/\/\/hits.token.bunny<\/code>). I&#8217;ve never had an issue finding a spot here on show days. Take a ticket and pay at a paypoint before you leave.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2586\">\n<p data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2586\"><strong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2563\">West Quay Podium<\/strong> \u2013 \u00a35.50 for 5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2682\">\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2682\"><strong data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2613\">NCP Portland Terrace<\/strong> \u2013 advertised \u00a35 if booked online, but I was quoted \u00a310 when I tried to book in advance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2751\">\n<p data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2751\"><strong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2697\">\u274c Avoid:<\/strong> Cruise car parks and Triangle Car Park (expensive).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2756\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2774\">Where to Stay<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2877\">Hotels close to the Boat Show fill up quickly (and cruise ships push demand higher), so book early.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"3219\">\n<li data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2980\">\n<p data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2980\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2904\">Harbour Hotel<\/strong> \u2013 striking \u201csuperyacht-shaped\u201d building overlooking Ocean Village Marina.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3060\">\n<p data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3060\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3026\">Leonardo Royal Hotel Grand Harbour<\/strong> \u2013 right next to the showground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3127\">\n<p data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3127\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3088\">Voco Southampton<\/strong> \u2013 a stone\u2019s throw from the entrance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3174\">\n<p data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3174\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3143\">Moxy<\/strong> \u2013 opposite West Quay cinema.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3219\">\n<p data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3219\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3196\">Premier Inn<\/strong> \u2013 on West Quay Road.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3361\">\ud83d\udca1 Budget options: Novotel, Ibis, or stay just outside Southampton in towns like <strong data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3312\">Romsey<\/strong> (a lovely market town with Broadlands Estate).<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3391\">Where to Eat &amp; Drink<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3765\">\n<li data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3476\">\n<p data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3476\"><strong data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3415\">Inside the show:<\/strong> Plenty of food outlets, but prices are on the higher side.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3606\">\n<p data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3606\"><strong data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3493\">Local tip:<\/strong> Try the <strong data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3526\">Mayflower Park Kiosk<\/strong> (inside the showground, backing onto Town Quay road) &#8211; fair prices and good coffee\/snacks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3694\">\n<p data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3694\"><strong data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3618\">Co-op<\/strong> (next to Premier Inn, Harbour Parade) is handy if you want to grab sandwiches to take in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3765\">\n<p data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3765\">\u2757 <strong data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3721\">No re-entry policy<\/strong> &#8211; once you leave, you can\u2019t come back in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3787\"><strong data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3785\">Nearby dining:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"4134\">\n<li data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3876\">\n<p data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3876\"><strong data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3819\">West Quay Shopping Centre<\/strong> &#8211; 90+ stores and a large food court (2 minutes\u2019 walk).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3967\">\n<p data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3967\"><strong data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3910\">West Quay Watermark complex<\/strong> &#8211; restaurants and cinema right next to the showground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4042\">\n<p data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4042\"><strong data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"3987\">Oxford Street<\/strong> &#8211; lively bars &amp; restaurants (my personal favourite).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4134\">\n<p data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4134\"><strong data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4062\">Ocean Village<\/strong> &#8211; 15 minutes\u2019 walk, sit outside overlooking the marina if it\u2019s sunny.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4171\">Extra Tip: Southampton FC<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4172\" data-end=\"4349\">On <strong data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4202\">Saturday 27th September<\/strong>, Southampton FC play Middlesbrough at St Mary\u2019s (kick-off 15:00). Expect extra crowds, traffic, and busy trains &#8211; plan your journey accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"310\">Explore Southampton Beyond the Boat Show<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"790\">If you have a little extra time in the city, Southampton is well worth exploring. Catch a performance at the <strong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"441\">Mayflower Theatre<\/strong>, or head to the <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"478\">Cultural Quarter<\/strong> for galleries and live events. Down at <strong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"535\">Ocean Village<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find the independent <strong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"590\">Harbour Lights cinema<\/strong> overlooking the marina &#8211;\u00a0 perfect for a relaxed evening. History lovers can walk the remains of the <strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"715\">old Southampton walls<\/strong> or visit the <strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"747\">SeaCity Museum<\/strong> to learn about the city\u2019s maritime past including RMS Titanic.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading my local\u2019s guide to the Southampton Boat Show. If you found it helpful, please share it with friends or fellow sailors heading to the show &#8211; it really helps spread the word (sharing widgets at the bottom of the page). Southampton is a city I know well, and it\u2019s always a pleasure to see it come alive with sailors and boat lovers from all over for the 10-day duration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1379\">If you\u2019re looking to meet fellow sailing enthusiasts beyond the show, you\u2019ll also find a warm welcome on <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1320\">Lovesail.com<\/a> &#8211; our friendly community for sailors, boaters, and crew.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9493\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/sailing-word-search\/new-logo-2025-main\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/new-logo-2025-Main.jpg?fit=300%2C70&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,70\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lovesail logo, sailing dating and social network\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/new-logo-2025-Main.jpg?fit=300%2C70&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9493\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/new-logo-2025-Main.jpg?resize=300%2C70&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"lovesail\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Southampton Boat Show is an annual highlight in the vibrant port city of Southampton, Hampshire, UK. 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