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Southampton Attractions
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The unusually named Above the Bar Church takes its name from the road on which it is located in the city of Southampton. The church is of an evangelical order...
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Andrews (East) Park is one of a number of parks in Southampton that form a ribbon through the city and has been a feature of Southampton for many generations. The...
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The ethos behind this art project is to help develop new and emerging artistic talent on the south coast and its surrounding regions. Located close to the heart of...
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This interesting little local history and heritage centre is situated in Bitterne, what would have once been a completely isolated community, but what has in recent times become a part...
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Since its foundation in the summer 1957 Blue Funnel Cruises has offered a range of passenger services around the waters of the Solent from its base at Southampton. In the...
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This museum and heritage centre is dedicated to the industrial past of the area. The brickworks has been an important component in this community since the late 19th Century....
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This windmill is part of the heritage of the region, and for many years served as an important part of the industry of the area, performing the important milling task....
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Calshot Castle formed part of the chain of costal forts built by Henry VIII in 1539. Its strategic importance, alongside the deep-water channel between Southampton and Portsmouth, led to it...
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During World War Two Southampton was the target of much enemy attack as it was a major port and centre of ship-building, many people perished and yet more men died...
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Southampton’s Central Library is located adjacent to the beautiful Watts Park and next to the city’s art gallery. The library offers a complete range of services to both residents and...
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In ancient times there were five churches inside the walled city of Southampton one was Holyrood Church, which today is a preserved ruin in the city centre. The church was...
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Cineworld is a nationwide chain of cinemas that offer comfortable and affordable entertainment at reasonable prices. The cinema at Southampton is easy to locate set within the Ocean Village complex...
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Historically, this gallery has been a place where a whole generation of artists exhibited their works and were discovered by the art scene. Amongst the highlights here is the...
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One of the most unusual attractions of Southampton is the ruins of the Garderobe Tower at the end of one stretch of Southampton City walls. The Garderobe Tower was built...
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Grosvenor Casino’s are a national chain of casinos and one of their complexes is located within the Leisure World centre near the heart of Southampton in Hampshire. The casino is...
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The Hampshire and Wight Maritime Archaeology Centre is concerned with the great deal of shipwrecks and other interesting pieces that can be discovered beneath the waves around the Solent and...
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Movie lovers in the city of Southampton are spoilt for choice with two cinemas within walking distance of one another. The Harbour Lights Picture House is located within the Ocean...
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The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre is located in the heart of Southampton, one of the largest cities in Southern England. The excellent centre offers people the chance to immerse...
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Of the four main central parks in Southampton Hoglands Park is the one most suited to ball games and other sports. The park is home to the local cricket club...
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There are seven main public parks within the centre of Southampton, one of which is Houndwell Park. The park has been an important local amenity for many generations. The park...
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Watts Park in Southampton was named after one of the city’s most famous sons, Isaac Watts and a memorial to the man can be found within the park that bears...
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Itchen Valley Country Park is located towards the north of Southampton in Hampshire and is a wonderful area for the study and enjoyment of nature. The park gets its name...
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The John Hansard Gallery is connected directly to the University of Southampton, and has developed a reputation as being one of the best art galleries in this region. As...
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If you’re looking for an entertaining night in Southampton, then one of the best places to experience it is Leisure World near Mayflower Park. The complex comprises an Odeon Cinema...
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The Mall Marlands Shopping Centre is one of the premier shopping centres in Southampton with over sixty outlets selling a wide range of products from the latest fashions, home and...
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A visit to Southampton would not be complete without visiting one of the city’s welcoming casinos for an enjoyable night of entertainment. One of Southampton’s premier casinos is Maxims Casino,...
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Located directly opposite Southampton’s Mayflower Park the Mayflower Memorial commemorates the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers in August 1620. The Pilgrim Fathers sailed onboard the sailing ships Mayflower and Speedwell...
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Every summer Mayflower Park in Southampton is transformed into the venue for the Southampton International Boat Fair due to its marvellous location next to the River Test. The 4.5 hectare...
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The Millais Gallery is a public art gallery with a commitment to the exhibition of first class contemporary visual art. The gallery is based on the main Solent University...
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The city of Southampton in Hampshire is noted for its maritime heritage, less well known are the large number of casinos in the city including Mint Casino, located near to...
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The Museum of Archaeology is in Gods House Tower, on Southampton’s medieval walls. It tells the story of Roman, Saxon and medieval Southampton using objects excavated within the city. There...
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Named after the former Prime Minister and 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Palmerston Park is one of Southampton’s green public open spaces that form a beautiful ribbon of greenery in the centre...
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The Quays Sports and Diving Complex is located within the West Quays Shopping development in Southampton and offers a huge range of swimming, fitness and diving opportunities for people of...
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Located close to Ocean Village and the ferry terminals of Southampton is Queens Park, a relatively small but beautifully maintained green space close to both the city and the port...
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Set within the confines of Andrew’s (East) Park in Southampton is a memorial to the man after which the park was named, Richard Andrews. Andrews was born in the city...
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This aviation museum represents one of the most extensive collections of aeroplanes and related artefacts to be found in Southern England. The museum tells the story of twenty-six aeroplane...
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“Shieldhall” is a classic steam ship owned and operated by The Solent Steam Packet Ltd., which is a charity run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Twin triple expansion steam engines make...
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20th Century British art is the speciality of this first class art gallery at the very centre of Southampton. The extensive series of exhibits includes works by the Camden...
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Southampton’s position on a peninsula of land between the Rivers Test and Itchen saw it prosper in medieval times as an important trading port with Europe and with success came...
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Southampton Common is one of the city’s largest and most peaceful areas of public open space. The common is located towards the north of the city and is home to...
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The people of Southampton are proud of the success of Southampton Football Club, sometimes better known by their nickname of ‘The Saints’. The Saints have been an important part in...
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The delightful surroundings of the Southampton Golf Club have been enjoyed by members since the club was first founded in 1935. That year Sir Sidney Kimber thought up the idea...
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This intriguing museum is based in the only medieval woolhouse remaining in Southampton. The structure has a history that dates back to around 1400. The collection is one...
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The ancient game of bowling has been enjoyed by English gentlemen for hundreds of years and Southampton Old Bowling Club claims a connection with the sport dating back to 1299...
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Spice Art Studios showcase a wide variety of contemporary artworks by artists from across the region, showing pieces that are inspired by a wealth of themes and are created on...
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St Mary’s Church in Southampton is the largest church in the city and is located on the site of five previous churches. The foundation stone for the present St Mary’s...
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St Michael’s Church is the oldest surviving building in Southampton and was lucky to survive the German blitz during World War Two. With its towering and tapering 15th Century spire...
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Stoneham Golf Club is located just outside the centre of the bustling metropolis that is the City of Southampton. The course offers a full eighteen hole experience that is demanding...
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Southampton City College has a long tradition of encouraging the performing arts and spent £34 million on the construction of a state of the art theatre called The Hub Theatre...
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In April 1912 the magnificent liner SS Titanic embarked passengers at Southampton on what would be her fateful maiden and last voyage across the Atlantic. The story of how the...
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Townhill Park, in the city of Southampton, is a delightful small park that offers a pleasant place to relax or to spend time with the family. The park was designed...
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Tudor House is one of the most important and best-known features of Southampton, with a history that dates back over five hundred years. The distinctive, timber-framed property dominates St...
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This 15th Century timber framed structure has been through many facelifts and incarnations during its time at the heart of Southampton. In 1634 the building first fell into disrepair,...
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Southampton Water Activities Centre is located in Chapel within the city and offers a wide range of activities for all those interested in learning about the water and how to...
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Named after Isaac Watts, Watts Park is a lovely area of public open space right at the heart of the modern city of Southampton. The current layout of the park...
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West Quay Shopping Centre in Southampton is the city’s premier shopping experience with over eight hundred thousand square metres of retail space and boasting a whole host of leading national...
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I lived in this area for a while and there are positives and negatives. The good is that there is almost always something do, if not in the city then elsewhere in the area. On a sunny day it's not really that far to Bournemouth beach and on a bad day there is generally a lot of entertainment on offer such as concerts and performances. The bad is that the city is a bit ugly in some places and can be quite noisy so it doesn't really have the best atmosphere.
- Lucie
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Southampton makes a great base for exploring the South Coast, with great road (M271) and rail links. Salisbury, Romsey, Portsmouth, Bournemouth and the New Forest are all within an hour or so. The city centre itself has a few interesting features including medieval walls, but overall the shopping areas are fairly flat and dull. There are a lot of lovely parks, and obviously lots of waterfront areas including the impressive marina, with bars and restaurants. The industrial areas around the port are very ugly and probably best avoided.
- dawnhants
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