WESTQUAY
SOUTHAMPTON
Westquay sits at the heart of Southampton, one of the liveliest and most exciting cities on the south coast. It boasts a Premier League football club and world-class sailing and water sports events.
Largest
port in the UK
1.7m
cruise ship passengers pass through the port each year
43k
students across 2 universities
7000+
businesses in the city
Global businesses based in Southampton include:
What's happening in Southampton?
Southampton International Boatshow
The show features everything the leisure marine industry has to offer. Ranging from paddleboards to superyachts. It draws visitors from all over the world
Southampton is bidding to become the UK City of Culture in 2025
This is a huge opportunity for the city to celebrate the wealth of cultural activity already taking place, showcase the city’s diversity and use these to address some of the challenges the city is facing.
New cruise terminal
A fifth dedicated cruise terminal will be open from this summer. Named Horizon Cruise Terminal, after a public vote, it will feature roof-mounted solar power and is being built for use by MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line
