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Southampton is a vibrant port city on the south coast of England, renowned for its rich maritime heritage. From medieval trade to 19th-century transatlantic liners like the Titanic, it now handles millions of tonnes of cargo and is Europe’s largest cruise port.

Boasting excellent road, rail, and air links, along with a wide range of hotels and accommodations, Southampton is an ideal destination for both national and international visitors, making it the perfect location to host Seawork, Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition..

HOW TO GET HERE

Address:

Mayflower Park venue in Southampton, SO14 2AN, United Kingdom


By road from the East:

Leave M27 at Junction 5, follow signs for City Centre, then follow AA signage for Seawork exhibition at Mayflower Park.


By road from the West:

Leave M27 at junction 3, follow M271 to Southampton. Follow signs for Waterfront/ Docks then follow AA signage for Seawork exhibition at Mayflower Park.


Car parking:

Blue Badge holders can park on-site via the Herbert Walker Avenue entrance, with assistance from our security team.

All other visitors can use nearby paid car parks. Maps and details are available here: Southampton City Council – Parking


By train:

The closest train station is Southampton Central, which is one mile away.

Please follow the link below for train times and directions from Southampton Central station to Seawork.

National Rail Enquiries

Directions from the train station to Seawork


Shuttle bus service:
To facilitate easy access to the event, a complimentary shuttle bus service will operate between the Southampton Central railway station and Mayflower Park throughout the exhibition days. This service ensures that attendees arriving by train can reach the venue easily and conveniently. The shuttle bus service starts at 0815 from Southampton Central railway station and runs every 30 mins throughout the day. The shuttle bus stop is located by the entrance/exit to Platform 4. 


By air:

If you are travelling to Seawork by plane, Southampton Airport is a 10-minute taxi journey from Seawork and Bournemouth Airport is a 45-minute journey.

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SEAWORK 2026 DATES & TIMES
09:30 - 17:30 Tuesday 9 June 2026
09:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 10 June 2026
09:30 - 16:00 Thursday 11 June 2026

SEAWORK 2027 DATES
Tuesday 15 June 2027
Wednesday 16 June 2027
Thursday 17 June 2027