Top Activities on the Ground in Southampton

The New Forest is a fabulous area to explore on two wheels, with a choice of coastal paths and woodland, pubs and tearooms. Make the most of it on this e-bike adventure, aboard a comfortable retro e-bike with fat tyres and pedal assist that delivers the extra oomph you need on tougher terrain. Your package comes complete with routes and maps for your mobile and a holder to display them.

A must for all fans of maritime history, big ship fanatics and anyone who loved the film The Titanic. Explore the history of the building of The Titanic in Southampton’s Port of Present and Past, and learn about its unique design that hailed both the future of shipbuilding and brought about a famous shipwreck. As well as The Titanic, hear about the QE2—the Royal yacht—and the Mayflower and discover their stories on this unique tour.

Explore Southampton’s modern history on this private tour led by a Ph.D. historian or a trained guide with a background in history or education. Learn how historical events and modern culture have shaped the city while practicing mindful tourism to understand your impact as a visitor. With a personalized pace and expert insights, this tour offers a unique and thoughtful way to experience Southampton.

Walk around Southampton while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and perform fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others across the country. All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Southampton.

Most bike hire gives you wheels and a map. Pedal & Puzzle gives you a mission! It combines New Forest e-bike hire with an escape-room-style challenge played out across real landscapes. You’re not just sightseeing — you’re searching for clues, spotting details and unlocking the next stage of the route. The puzzles encourage teamwork and friendly competition, making it ideal for couples, families and groups of friends. The electric bikes smooth out hills and longer distances, so everyone can join in and enjoy the adventure. Starting near Lymington and Keyhaven means you’re straight onto scenic coastal trails and lanes not busy roads. It’s immersive, active and far more memorable than a standard cycle ride. The ideal day out for fans of escape rooms and outdoor adventures!

Airsoft at Ambush Activities takes place outdoors in 100+ acres of natural woodland with multiple game scenarios, using well maintained Realistic Imitation Firearms firing biodegradable BBs - fresh air, exercise, strategy and excitement all rolled in to one package. Supervised and assisted by the team of friendly marshals, the aim is to keep you safe so that you can concentrate on having fun throughout the experience - with multiple game zones and objectives, Airsoft is ideal for family groups, birthday parties, stag/hen events as well as corporate groups and groups of friends. Private events are an option as are full day sessions. The base camp not only offers covered seating areas but also boasts well maintained flushing toilets (not a given on other airsoft sites!) and a small shop stocking hot & cold drinks and snacks.