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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 and can trace its long history back to the 1830’s...
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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 park boasts well established mature trees, shrubs and borders planted...
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Latest Southampton Review
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I love Southampton, the city has so much to offer visitors from quayside chances to see the amazingly large cruise ships and container vessels to some of Hampshire's best shops, restaurants, casinos, sports venues and parks. What's more the city is just a stones throw from the New Forest and all of its wonderful attractions too. 
- Melanie Killick
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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 the city, exhibitions take place on a roughly six week...
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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 of the greater city of Southampton. The collection aims...
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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 early years the company operated from Royal Pier, but today...
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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. When you visit the centre you will be able...
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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. In recent times the windmill has been turned into...
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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 being manned throughout the centuries. Give this major historic building...
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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 on battlefields across the globe. To honour and remember them...
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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 visitors with an extensive book collection covering every conceivable topic...
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The memorial to Major General Charles George Gordon CB of the Royal Engineers is located in the centre of Queens Park in Southampton. The memorial honours the soldier who was killed in battle at Kartoum in Egypt on 26 January...
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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 founded in 1320, although the history of the site dates...
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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 of shops, marinas, bars and housing. Inside there are eight...
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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 Eric Meadus collection, as well as pieces from Crispin Eurih...
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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 in the late 14th Century at the South West Corner...
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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 open twenty four hours a day and entry is free...
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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 English Channel. As a visitor you will be fascinated...
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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 Village complex at Southampton. The cinema prides itself on being...
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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 themselves in a pastoral world that perhaps they wouldn’t normally...
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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 and also boasts a collection of concrete structures purpose designed...
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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 is laid out mostly to lawn with areas set aside...
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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 his name. The striking memorial honours Isaac Watts, who was...
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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 from the river that runs through it and also feeds...
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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 well as hosting a variety of themed art and sculpture...
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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 which shows all the latest Hollywood and British blockbusters, an...
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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 discount stores. The centre was first opened on 5 September...
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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, which is easily located on Town Quay in the city....
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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 to the New World. The memorial was designed and unveiled...
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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 park was given to the city as part of a...
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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 Campus and attempts to deal with issues of cultural, religious...
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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 Queens Park and the ferry terminals. Once visitors pass through...
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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 are hands-on activities for families, an interactive computer area and...
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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 of the city. The park is mostly laid out of...
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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 all ages. In addition to traditional swimming pools the centre...
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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 areas. The park is laid out mostly to lawn with...
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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 in 1796 and would in later life be elected to...
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There are more than 240 acres of parkland, woodland and foreshore areas to be explored here. The park is in the grounds of an old military hospital that now houses a fascinating exhibition depicting its history, with superb views and...
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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 manufacturing companies that have been based in the region, including...
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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 “Shieldhall” quite unique in Britain. “Shieldhall” offers cruising for the...
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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 Town Group, Sir Stanley Spencer, Matthew Smith and Phillip Wilson...
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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 the need to protect the city from attackers. Southampton built...
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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 a wide variety of wildlife and has been accorded the...
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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 the life of Southampton for many generations and were formed...
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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 of creating a golf course and an associated sports centre...
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Southampton Guildhall is one of the largest multi-purpose entertainment venues in the south of England. The most popular events remain rock and pop concerts and the venue has staged the likes of Oasis, The Charlatans, Prodigy, Craig David, Toploader, Suede,...
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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 of the largest related to maritime affairs in Southern England....
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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 when the green still used today was first used for...
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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 mixed media, with traditional methods and with a range of...
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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 Church was laid in 1878 only after consent was granted...
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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 St Michael’s Church dominates the skyline across much of the...
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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 and enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. At the end...
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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 at its complex in St Mary’s Street. The theatre can...
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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 ship would sink after hitting an iceberg has been well...
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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 by noted gardener Leonard Rome Guthrie over two years from...
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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 Michael’s Square and was begun in 1492. The property...
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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, no longer being used as a council building. The...
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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 do enjoy it safely. The centre is staffed with professionally...
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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 was first established in the mid 19th Century with a...
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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 retailers all under one roof. The centre has over one...
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Westwood Local Nature Reserve is a beautiful, relaxing and tranquil area just a stones’ throw from the centre of the City of Southampton. Set over an area of around one hundred and fifty acres Westwood Local Nature Reserve is a...
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