Recreational facilities are excellent.
Southampton lies on the edge of the New Forest, a favourite walking, cycling and wildlife area. It lies close to the world renowned sailing and windsurfing area of the Solent and to the famous Dorset beaches. Southampton is only 20 minutes from historic Winchester, the ancient Saxon capital of England, and London is also within easy reach, taking an hour by train. Southampton caters particularly well for its students with a host of discounts at restaurants, night clubs and concert halls. The Department The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Southampton is one of the most dynamic in the country and undergraduates play an essential part in the life of the department.