The city of Southampton

The people that live here already know what makes Southampton a great place to live. But if you are considering moving to the area, or just coming for a visit, there is plenty to tell you about Southampton and the surrounding area.

If the abundance of natural beauty and the pretty ponies in the New Forest wasn't enough motivation, Southampton is also overflowing with private and public sector employers.

There are plenty of career opportunities for people in a wide variety of business sectors, including:

• Banking and finance sectors
• Digital and tech industry
• Several major travel companies
• The Port of Southampton, which employs around 15,000 people
• The tourism industry
• Two universities in one city! The University of Southampton and Southampton Solent
• University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location, location, location

The city of Southampton is nestled between two remarkable areas of natural beauty - New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park. You couldn’t ask for a more picturesque location.

The area has a good range of affordable housing and offers a good quality of life for anyone considering moving here. There are attractive areas nearby, including Totton and Romsey, that are only a stone’s throw away to the west and north respectively. It really is a great part of the world.

The city is well connected with reliable rail and road networks that make it easy to get into London. Southampton also has its own air and sea hubs, making it easy to travel and explore other destinations you can’t quite drive to.

A city with a heart for adventure

With excellent air, sea, train and road networks on the doorstep, Southampton is an ideal base for those with an adventurous heart. You only need to head to Mayflower Park, Weston Shore or to the Waterside to catch a glimpse of the many world famous cruise ships coming and going from the port.

Taking a cruise ship holiday is a piece of cake when you live in Southampton. You won't need to travel far to board your ship and unpack your bags!

You are a short ferry ride away from the Isle of Wight, and with the New Forest and the South Downs on your doorstep, you will have plenty of choices when you fancy taking a break from a busy city and nightlife.

If you fancy spending the day taking in a scenic coastal walk or prefer a woodland walk where you can spot wild ponies, pigs, deers and forest birds, it is all right here waiting for you. Don't forget that Southampton is just over an hour away from London via well connected motorways, so it is easy for you to take in the delights of the Capital on a whim.

Steeped in History and Heritage

Southampton is a city that has everything. Suppose you fancy a chilled day out in the town. In that case, you can wander around the city centre's many attractions, including museums, art galleries and theatres, such as the Mayflower, and the city has a thriving micro-brewery scene where you can indulge in some top-quality local food and drink.

From the medieval town walls and the Tudor House and Mayflower monument to the Norman-era St Michael's Church, Southampton is an eclectic mix of ancient and modern that blends well into the ruggedly beautiful landscapes that surround the city.

You cannot afford to miss a visit to the Solent Sky Museum, which explores the history of aviation in Southampton and SeaCity, where you will learn all about the Titanic's voyage which began in our port. Those with a keen eye will notice that a number of pubs in Oxford Street are decorated with original posters and adverts of the Titanic, reprinted and restored as decorations.

Choose Woodpecker for your Southampton relocation needs

If you love the thought of coming to Southampton and maybe even decide to move to the area, our team at Woodpecker are here to help! We can store your furniture and possessions at our secure storage facilities until your new home is ready.

For entrepreneur business owners moving to the area, we can store your office furniture and business assets until you have found the right commercial property and have fitted it out for your company.

Many students study in Southampton, and we help them by storing their belongings during their study breaks, holidays and gap years. Keeping your belongings with us at Woodpecker can be far more cost-effective than taking them home or selling them off only to buy new stuff on your return to your studies.

Woodpecker secure storage is well situated at SO16 0YD, making it easy for you to reach us from the M27. You can quickly get a quote for your self-storage needs with us.

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