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Solent Sky is an aviation museum in Southampton, Hampshire, previously known as Southampton Hall of Aviation.

It depicts the history of aviation in Southampton, the Solent area and Hampshire. There is special focus on the Supermarine aircraft company, based in Southampton, and its most famous products, the Supermarine S.6 seaplane and the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by R. J. Mitchell.

There is also coverage of the Schneider Trophy seaplane races, twice held at Calshot Spit, and the flying boat services which operated from the Solent.
Solent Sky is an aviation museum in Southampton, Hampshire, previously known as Southampton Hall of Aviation.

It depicts the history of aviation in Southampton, the Solent area and Hampshire. There is special focus on the Supermarine aircraft company, based in Southampton, and its most famous products, the Supermarine S.6 seaplane and the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by R. J. Mitchell.

There is also coverage of the Schneider Trophy seaplane races, twice held at Calshot Spit, and the flying boat services which operated from the Solent.
Solent Sky Museum which includes aircraft and interior views
Solent Sky Museum which includes interior views and aircraft
Solent Sky Museum featuring interior views and aircraft

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Harbour Hotel Southampton

Harbour Hotel Southampton

5 out of 5
5 Maritime Walk Southampton England
The price is AU$353 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$353
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England
The price is AU$161 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
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22 Mar - 23 Mar
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Harbour Hub Hotel

Harbour Hub Hotel

2 out of 5
14 Terminus Terrace Southampton England
The price is AU$99 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$99
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Southampton Cruise Terminal and Solent Sky ...
7/10 Good! (12 reviews)
good room good price

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Harbour Hub Hotel
The White Star Tavern

The White Star Tavern

5 out of 5
28 Oxford Street Southampton England
The price is AU$167 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
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9 Mar - 10 Mar
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Stay at this luxury inn in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is AU$128 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
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5 Apr - 6 Apr
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Good location, close to everything, clean and comfortable, good facilities.

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Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is AU$120 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
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22 Mar - 23 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,270 reviews)
Unfortunately external building works were being undertaken, which was noisy. Combined with the very noisy air-conditioning at 02:00, made for difficult sleeping. Staff lovely, amenities fair, good position for city centre and university. Bar rather expensive.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
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Other neighbourhoods around Maritime Quarter

Southampton docks and Ocean Village marina at sunset on a warm summer's evening

Ocean Village

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.

Ocean Village
Medieval Merchant\'s House

Southampton City Centre

4/5(26 area reviews)

The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip.

Southampton City Centre
Southampton UK seaside city panorama. Wide angle aerial view from the ferry terminal and port with large cruise ship mooring towards the Itchen toll bridge. Beautiful sunrise and calm sea. Urban area.

Old Town

While visiting Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Tudor House and Garden and Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton.

Old Town
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St Mary's

While there might not be top attractions in St Mary's, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium.

St Mary's
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Northam

While Northam isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northam
Aerial view of Southampton is a port city in Hampshire, England

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.

Bedford Place


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