GP Surgeries in Southampton

It is always sensible to register with a GP surgery when you first move in to a new area.

Your local GP practice provides a wide range of services including:

  • advice on health problems
  • prescriptions for medicines
  • examinations and treatment
  • referrals to other health services and social services
  • vaccinations.

You can follow the link below to search for your nearest GP:

Schools in Southampton

When considering where to move many parents will look at the local school provision as part of their decision.

If you have recently moved within Southampton Itchen you can use the link below to search for local schools near to you, and find out if you have a “catchment area” school for where you live:

Transport in Southampton

There are a number of bus operators and options for your travel in Southampton. Southampton Airport is located four miles from the city centre and offers flights to a variety of UK and European destinations.

Rail services are provided within the city by South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry with connections along the South Coast, into Hampshire, London and beyond.

You can plan your journey within the city and learn more about travelling in Southampton via the My Journey website:

Quick Southampton Itchen Stats & Facts

The Spitfire

Designed and built in Southampton, with the first prototype taking to the air above Southampton on the 5th March 1936. Despite heavy bombing and the loss of many lives, Southampton residents managed to produce over 8000 aircraft by the end of the war.

Southampton History

Settlements can be traced back to the stone age, and due to our unique double tide and geography has a rich history within the wider English context. Southampton became a City in 1964 and has long been known as a major port and gateway to the World.

Elections

Royston has fought as the Conservative candidate in the last 4 General Elections, winning the last 3. In 2017 he was elected with the lowest Conservative majority of just 31 votes, with 21,773 votes. In recent times Southampton Itchen has always been one of the most hotly contested seats in the Country.

Southampton Port

Southampton’s port serves both passengers and cargo. It is a world renowned cruise port, with many ships beginning their journey from the City – including the Titanic.  The Port of Southampton is the UK’s number one export port, handling exports worth £40 billion every year; it is the UK’s number one automotive port; it is home to the nation’s second largest container terminal.

Football

Southampton has a proud record as a top football club. Southampton FC were founded in 1885 and in recent years have been credited for a world leading academy structure that has consistently produced world class players. Locally the Saints Foundation does an incredible amount of good work in our local community.

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