Eastleigh Holidays

The historic railway town of Eastleigh is located in the Hamble Valley area of Hampshire situated midway between the larger cities of Winchester and Southampton. The town has superb transport connections by both road and rail to much of Hampshire as well as a regular direct train from London Waterloo taking under an hour and a half. This makes Eastleigh a great option for an easy and relaxing short break in the UK. Eastleigh also boasts a small but busy international airport to add to its transport repertoire and thus makes a good stop-off for holidaymakers on a UK holiday from elsewhere. The airport is famous for hosting the first flight of the spitfire aeroplane, a proud replica of which is displayed at the entrance.

 

Eastleigh provides a range of holiday accommodation to suit all budgets and requirements. The town offers self-catering holiday cottages and apartments for families or groups as well as locally owned B&Bs and guesthouses. There are also several hotels in and around Eastleigh that provide for business and luxury UK holidays. Staying in Eastleigh you can enjoy several attractions such as the relaxing Lakeside Country Park and steam railway, great for kids on family UK holidays. The Eastleigh Museum in the town centre provides a glimpse of Eastleigh’s long heritage.

 

With its excellent transport links and good accommodation options, Eastleigh makes a good choice for visitors looking to explore the wider area. The town is just 10 minutes by rail from both lively Southampton and historic Winchester. Southampton offers fantastic shopping in the city centre with three shopping centres including the modern glass-adorned West Quay Centre. There are also plenty of restaurants and bars as well as live music venues to keep you entertained into the night and trains run back to Eastleigh until late in the evening. A day trip to Winchester provides an insight into the area’s history and adds another dimension to your UK holiday in Eastleigh.