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PSP Southampton Boat Show 2008

PSP Southampton Boat Show 2008
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Mayflower Park
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Mayflower Park
Southampton  SO15 1HJ
United Kingdom
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£17.50
Prices shown are a guide to standard adult prices generally available, including any applicable per ticket fees - other concessions may also be available.
Booking from
Fri, 12th September 2008
Booking to
Sun, 21st September 2008
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The PSP Southampton Boat Show, in association with ITV Meridian, will return from 12-21 September 2008 - this year celebrating 40 years of boating!

Last year's Southampton Boat Show saw over 127,000 visitors discover exciting new features, explore the thousand plus boats on display and enjoy everything about boating in one giant show!

The 40th Southampton Boat Show promises to be a great occasion as you are invited to look back over 40 years of boating and the Southampton Boat Show. A brand new central stage area will deliver a through the ages fashion Show, screen a 40th celebration film and provide the opportunity to meet some boating stars. There will be hundreds of new boats to explore, world premier launches and on water activity in Europe's largest Show marina.

FEATURES

The PSP Southampton Boat Show traditionally has a wealth of features and attractions which capture the imagination of visitors. This year will be no different and visitors should look forward to an entertaining day out.

HYDROPOOL MARINA
Explore the jewel of the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Over 3km of purpose built marina with all the latest models on display from powerboats to sailing yachts, tenders to RIBS.

TRY A BOAT
Get out on the water with Try-a-Boat Free, where a selection of the latest RIBS, powerboats and yachts will be on offer to suit any of your needs, whether you're a beginner or a professional.

ONBOARD
TRY DINGHY SAILING
Kids can try dinghy sailing for free at the Show with the OnBoard (OB) programme. OnBoard is organised by the RYA with main partner TEAMORIGIN, Britain's Official Challenger for the 33rd America's Cup, and supported by Sunsail, the British Marine Federation, Sport England and the Foundation for Sport and the Arts.

SEARCH & RESCUE
HM Coastguard, in conjunction with two of its partners, namely the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) and GAFIRS (Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue) are pleased to provide SAR (Search & Rescue) demonstrations.

Each demonstration will simulate a casualty who has fallen overboard from his boat. The lifeboat will locate and recover the casualty, after which the casualty will be transferred during a formation/winching operation to a Coastguard helicopter for transfer to hospital. The demonstration will last approximately 10 minutes and is subject to operational demands on the day.


These are official show tickets supplied directly from National Boat Show's own computerised ticketing system using TicketSwitch distribution technology.

Travel Info

By Road
Black on yellow AA Road Signs will direct you to the show, and will be located on the M3, M27 and the main arterial roads to Southampton. We advise that you head to Jct 3 of the M271 as this is where the Park and Ride is located and other near by car parks.

  • From the North (Midlands): use the M6 or A1,M1, M42 to the M40, A34 and M3 or alternatively use M6, M1, M25, M3 to M27 (West) Jct 3 to M271
  • From Wales: use the M4 to Jct 13, A34, M3 to Jct 14, A33 to City Centre and Waterfront or M4 to Jct 18, A46, A36, M27 (West), Jct 3 to M271
  • From London: take the M25 and join the M3, M27 (West), Jct 3 to M271
  • From the South East: take the A259, A27 or A272, or A3M, M27 to Jct 3 to M271
  • From the South West: take M5, A30, A35 or A358, A303, A36, M27 to Jct 3 10 M271

    Park & Ride: Follow AA signs from junction 3 of the M27, signposted M271. There will be continuous shuttles to the main entrance. Cost is £8 per car.

    If visiting at a weekend, you can make a Park'n'Ride reservation in advance at the same time as booking your Boat Show tickets. You will be able to add Park'n'Ride reservations to your booking from your shopping basket after adding your admission tickets.

    By Train
    South West Trains run regular services to Southampton Central from London Waterloo (via Clapham Jct, Woking, Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton Airport) that takes approx 70mins. Convenient connections, including Eurostar services to and from Brussels, Paris and Lille, are available at London Waterloo as well. South West Trains also run services from Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth. From Southampton Central station it is only a 15 minute walk to the Show.

    By Ferry
    From the Isle of Wight.
    From Hythe to Southampton Town Quay the ferry operates on a half hourly basis. Three large car parks are situated near the ferry terminal and cost approx £3.50 for five hours and over. Visit www.hytheferry.co.uk for fares and timetables or call 023 8084 0722.

    By Air
    The nearest airport is Southampton International. From there, you can take a 20 minute journey by taxi or a train journey to Southampton Central. Ask about the special ticket deals with airlines that fly into Southampton. Southampton International Airport (Tel +44 (0) 23 8062 0021 ) has internal flights from: Aberdeen, Alderney, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast City, Blackpool, Bordeaux, Brussels, Cork, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Edinburgh, Geneva, Glasgow, Guernsey, Isles of Scilly, Jersey, Leeds, Manchester, Milan, Newcastle, Newquay, Nice, Paris. Please see there website for other destinations. Alternatively catch the 101 bus to Southampton Centre

    Connex train operate services from Gatwick Airport to Southampton (Via Clapham Junction to London Waterloo or East Croydon or Via Hove).

    From Luton or Stansted Airports catch a train to London Waterloo (Via London Blackfriars, East Croydon, St Pancras or Kings Cross) for services to Southampton Central.

    Coach and Groups
    For special coach and group rates call the ticket line on 0870 070 0246.

    DISABLED VISITORS

    Admittance
    There is a concession rate for disabled visitors and their aide. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the Show entrance. The disabled person must purchase one concession ticket, and their accompanying aide must complete a Carer's Registration form to obtain free admission into the show. The Carer Registration form can only be obtained at the show entrance and not in advance.

    Visitors With Wheelchairs - Bridge Avoidance Passes
    The Show covers three large areas and is divided by two main roads. Temporary bridges link the Show area. To avoid the bridges, please follow the advised routes detailed below as shown on the Show Site plan.

    When entering the Show please ask for, a coloured wristband valid for that show day (Bridge Avoidance Pass) from the Security Guards at each relevant Gate i.e. Gate C to access Gate J (crossing West Quay Road) , and Gate H to access Gate E (vice versa for a return journey through the Show). The Police request visitors use the pelican crossing when crossing West Quay Road between Gate C and Gate J.

    Helping You Get About - West Quay
    The shopping centre provides a comprehensive Shopmobility service. The Shopmobility office is located in the Podium car park on level 2.

    Use of the Shopmobility service is not restricted to WestQuay, so you can explore the city centre and the show during your visit.

    They offer:

    • Easy hire of manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and electric scooters.
    • A shoppers escort can be arranged to push wheelchairs or guide visually impaired visitors, with prior arrangement.
    • Pre-book these services, on 023 8063 6100 or if you prefer, email them at shopmobility@west-quay.co.uk. Please note that two forms of identification, one of which showing your name and address, will be required when registering.

    The Show Organisers also enable daily hire of manual wheelchairs for use within the Show only. Simple go to the Show information kiosk at the Main Show Entrance and request to hire a wheelchair. Availability cannot be guaranteed as its upon a first come first service basis, and a deposit will be required.

    Access Into Show Halls
    All Halls are easily accessible via ramps for wheelchairs and prams.

    Access To The Show Marina
    The Marina is controlled for safety reasons. Unfortunately, visitors in wheelchairs, or with guide dogs, may experience delays in getting onto the Marina when it is crowded. Please contact the security guard at the Marina entrance for advice.

    Parking
    There are a limited number of highway authority disabled parking bays next to the Main Show Entrance (Gate A) in Western Esplanade. A blue badge must be shown at all times. These are available on a first come first service basis.

    Dogs
    It is not recommended visitors bring dogs to the Show, as the area is not suitable for them and they are not permitted onto the Marina. Guide Dogs are permitted access into the Show however access onto the Marina may be restricted at busy times.

    For additional information contact the Show Organisers on 01784 473377.