Southampton Events
The West Gate
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
The West Gate, Westgate Street, Southampton SO14 2AY
Heritage Open Day: Explore The West Gate, one of the gateways into the old town. On the 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th of September we will be opening the...
Southampton International Boat Show
Fri 18 Sep to Sun 27 Sep
Mayflower Park, Southampton SO14 2AS
The UK’s ultimate marine festival, is back for its 57th edition, pomising ten action-packed days of boating, water sports and entertainment on the...
Castle Vault and Castle Hall
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO14 2BL
Heritage Open Day: Explore the biggest and one of the oldest vaults in Southampton along with the largest building in Southampton Castle to have...
Castle Vault with live music
Sat 12 Sep
Castle Vault, Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QF
Heritage Open Day: An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton...
The Worlds Only Hovercraft Museum!
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
The Hovercraft Museum, Marine Parade West, Gosport PO13 9NS
Heritage Open Day: A great visit for serious enthusiasts and families who just want to have fun! An ideal base for a day out, with views of the...
View the Lord Mayor's Reception Room
Thu 17 Sep
Civic Centre, Civic Centre Road, Southampton SO14 7LY
Heritage Open Day: Come and view the iconic Lord Mayor's Reception Room in the impressive Civic Centre...
Southampton Quaker Burial Ground
Sat 12 Sep
Brighton Road, Southampton SO17 1XR
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Southampton Quaker Burial Ground originally opened in 1662. History of the Southampton Quaker Burial Ground...
Is This the Best Example of Art Deco in Gosport?
Sat 12 Sep to Thu 17 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
St. Faiths Church, Victoria Square, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport PO13 9NF
Heritage Open Day: Pop into what is probably the best example of Art Deco on the Gosport peninsular, and you decide for yourself...
Quiz Night
Sat 12 Sep
Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak SO50 7EJ
A fun quiz raising money for this charity run Village Hall, for teams of up to six people.
Raffle on the night!...
Barn Dance
Sat 3 Oct
Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak SO50 7EJ
A popular evening, raising money for this charity run Village Hall.
Live music, and an experienced caller...
Meet the crafts people
Sat 12 Sep
Bishops Waltham Palace, Station Road, Bishops Waltham SO32 1SB
Heritage Open Day: Crafts people will be visiting the museum for the day to show their skills and their objects...
NCI Lee - Saving Lives at Lee
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Coastwatch Lookout Station, Beach Road Car Park, Marine Parade East, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9LA
Heritage Open Day: Wherever there is a National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) station, a watchkeeper will be looking out for danger and ensuring...
Join our choir in Southampton for a FREE taster session
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 23 Sep, and more dates until Wed 25 Nov
St James Road Methodist Church, St James Road, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5HE
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Southampton Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Fraser Simpson...
The History of Bishopstoke
Sat 19 Sep
Bishopstoke Community Centre, Sydney Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh SO50 6HF
Heritage Open Day: Find out more about the rich and varied history of our village. Come and find out about the discovery of Roman coins, the visit...
The Breath of Life by David Hare
Mon 21 Sep
Maskers Studio Theatre
Off Emsworth Road
Shirley
Southampton SO15 3LX
“Confronting the past can be painful.
Better to let sleeping dogs lie?”
When a woman knocks on your door to confront you about your long term...
The Rise of the Railway
Fri 18 Sep
St Mary's Church, Church Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh SO50 6DL
Heritage Open Day: A talk given by Bishopstoke History Society about the arrival of the railway and carriage works and the effect it had on...
St Mary's Open Day
Sat 19 Sep
St Mary's Church, Church Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh SO50 6DL
Heritage Open Day: Join us for an opportunity to explore St Mary’s Church in Bishopstoke and learn more about its historic features, both inside...
Stoneham Bells Handbell Ringers
Sat 19 Sep
St Marys Church, Church Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh SO50 6DL
Heritage Open Day: Experience the wonderful sound of the Stoneham Bells in a lively and uplifting performance, then enjoy the chance to try bell...
Explore Fort Brockhurst
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Fort Brockhurst, Gunners Way, Gosport PO12 4DS
Heritage Open Day: Fort Brockhurst, is one of several forts built in the 1850-60s to protect Portsmouth and its vital harbour against a possible...
Bishopstoke History Treasure Hunt
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Bishopstoke, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh SO50 6DJ
Heritage Open Day: Can you follow the clues and find all of the places to complete the History Treasure Hunt?...
Bishopstoke Heritage Open Days
Fri 18 Sep and Sat 19 Sep
Bishopstoke Community Centre, Sydney Road, Bishopstoke SO50 6DJ
Step inside Bishopstoke’s story this Heritage Open Days season!
Join us as we celebrate the rich and varied history of our village, with a special...
Victorian Schools in Bishopstoke exhibit
Sat 19 Sep
Bishopstoke Community Centre, Sydney Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh SO50 6DJ
Heritage Open Day: Experience what it was like to go to school in the Victoria era inside one of the rooms of a building that was built as a school...
Gosport: Your Town, Your Legion
Sat 12 Sep
The Royal British Legion, 145 Brockhurst Road, Gosport PO12 3AX
Heritage Open Day: From its inception in 1921 to the present day, told through personal stories and photographs...
Holy Trinity, Cowes, Isle of Wight
Sat 12 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Holy Trinity, Queens Road, Cowes PO31 8BQ
Heritage Open Day: Grade 11 Listed Church Holy Trinity, Cowes is a Church of England parish church situated above the seafront at Cowes, Isle of...
The Golden Lion - Jazz Nights every Tuesday evening
Tue 22 Sep
High Street, Southwick, nr. Fareham PO17 6EB
The Georgia Ramblers quartet are appearing this Tuesday. Please try to support the venue, they have kept live music going and need some support to...
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Things to do around Southampton
Southampton is a historic city in Hampshire, England, that has a lot to offer for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city, enjoy the natural beauty of the sea and the parks, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Southampton has something for everyone. Here are some of the top things to do in Southampton:
- Experience the thrill of sailing, skiing, golfing, and more at the Southampton Water Activities Centre¹, Alpine Snowsports Centre², Southampton City Golf Course³, and Quicksilver Mail⁴. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Southampton at the Tudor House and Garden, the SeaCity Museum, the Solent Sky Museum, and the Southampton Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, costumes, planes, and stories from different periods and cultures. ⁵
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Mayflower Park, the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, the Marwell Zoo, and the Hythe Ferry. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely boat ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Locked In A Room, the We The Curious, the Houdini's Escape Room Experience, and the Mayflower Theatre. These are fun places to enjoy the immersive games, explore the interactive exhibits, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest shows and performances.
Southampton is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Southampton. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 30/01/2024
(1) Fun Activities & Games in Southampton - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186299-Activities-c56-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html.
(2) Events in Southampton | What's On | Visit Southampton. https://visitsouthampton.co.uk/events.
(3) Things to do in Southampton - Visit Hampshire. https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/things-to-do/things-to-do-and-attractions-in-southampton.
(4) THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Southampton - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186299-Activities-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html.
(5) THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Southampton - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186299-Activities-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html.
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