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Follow the Medieval City Walls in Southampton south to Mayflower Park to observe interesting sights, like the Pilgrim Fathers, Wool House and a 14th-century warehouse. At the end of your walk, you will reach the very old pub Juniper Berry, where Jane Austin, the famous author, spent a couple of years. A variety of fun guided walking tours of the old walls and medieval vaults are available. For a self-guided tour, you can take a map from the Tudor House shop.

If you have an opportunity to order taxis on the phone in Southampton, call the Radio Taxis 02380 666 666 or West Quay Cars 02380 999999. If you do not have a cell phone, you can find taxi ranks at Southampton Central railway station, Southampton Airport Parkway station, near Westquay Shopping Centre and the High Street.

Starting the morning in Southampton's historic Old Town is a good thing per se. But buying a cup of espresso in The Docks Coffee House there is even better. This cafe boasts a charming, beachside vibe that guarantees to get you into the holiday mood.