Southampton Events
New Forest Bead Fair at Brockenhurst - Free Entry & Refreshments!
Sun 13 Sep
Brockenhurst Village Hall
Highwood Road
Brockenhurst Village Hall, Brockenhurst, Highwood Road SO42 7RY
Bead Fair With Many Semi Precious Beads & Pearls For Making Great Jewellery - imported into the UK this year by MrBead...
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FREE 6-Week Singing Course for Women's Voices
Tue 15 Sep to Tue 20 Oct
Methodist Church Hall, Kings Road, Fareham PO16 0NU
For the third year running, Solent Sounds Chorus is offering a series of 6 FREE singing lessons, for women's voices, starting in September...
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 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...
King Alfred Autumn Bus Running Day
Sun 13 Sep
St Catherine's Park and Ride, Winchester SO23 9BN
Heritage Open Day: The Charity Friends of King Alfred Buses will be running their fleet of historic vintage buses and coaches dating from 1929 to...
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...
Classic & Sports Car Parade
Sun 13 Sep
St Catherine's Park & Ride, Garnier Road, Winchester SO23 9NP
Heritage Open Day: Classic car parade around Winchester city centre! Cars leave St Catherine's P&R at 1200 heading for The Broadway where they...
All Saints, Gurnard, Isle of Wight
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
All Saints, Tuttons Hill, Gurnard, Cowes PO31 8JA
Heritage Open Day: Not Listed All Saints Church, Gurnard, was completed in 1893 as the village of Gurnard began to grow...
Mottisfont
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Mottisfont, National Trust, Mottisfont, Romsey SO51 0LP
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to this historic National Trust property where there is so much to explore...
Treasury museum extended opening - Winchester College
Fri 18 Sep
College Street, Winchester SO23 9NA
Heritage Open Day: An extended opening of our Treasury museum from 12pm - 4pm. Treasury houses the school’s collections of art and archaeology...
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...
Everyday Lives of the Royal Hampshire Regiment exhibition
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum, Serles House, Southgate Street, Winchester SO23 9EG
Heritage Open Day: Look behind the curtain at life behind the scenes for a soldier in the Royal Hampshire Regiment...
Hampshire Regiment Re-enactors at the Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum
Sat 19 Sep
Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum, Serle's House, Southgate Street, Winchester SO23 9EG
Heritage Open Day: Join the Hampshire Regiment Re-enactment Society at the Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum, and learn what life was like for an...
How to research your family's military history
Sat 19 Sep
Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum, Serles House, Southgate Street, Winchester SO23 9EG
Heritage Open Day: Visit the museum and ask our experts for advice on how to find our more about your family history...
Winchester Friends (Quaker) Meeting House
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
16 Colebrook Street, Winchester SO23 9LH
Heritage Open Day: Exhibition on the theme of Innocent Trades.
Visit our lovely Grade II listed Georgian house and peaceful walled garden...
Swing Riots at The Great Hall - talks, music and mini drama
Sat 12 Sep
The Great Hall, The Castle, Winchester SO23 8UJ
Heritage Open Day: Join us to hear about the historical events that took place across southern England and Hampshire and culminated in The Great Hall...
Guided Tours of The Great Hall
Sat 12 Sep
The Great Hall, The Castle, Winchester SO23 8UJ
Heritage Open Day: Guided spotlight tour of The Round Table in Winchester's magnificent Great Hall...
Chesil Theatre tour of the building
Sat 12 Sep
Chesil Theatre, Chesil Street, Winchester SO23 0HU
Heritage Open Day: Chesil Theatre is based in a medieval former Church of St Peter Chesil and visitors are welcome to look around the building and...
Winchester Ghost Tour
Wed 30 Sep
Outside Winchester City Museum
The Square
Winchester SO23 9ES
Uncover Winchester’s Dark Secrets with the Original Winchester Ghost Tour.
Step back in time and explore the shadowy history of Winchester with...
Winchester Record Fair
Sat 12 Sep
The Winchester Wessex Hotel, Paternoster Row, Winchester SO23 9LQ
25 X 6ft Tables of Vinyl Records also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains, expert sellers from all over England.
Winchester Muse Poetry Showcase
Sat 19 Sep
St. Lawrence Church, The Square, Winchester SO23 9EX
Heritage Open Day: Always well received, Winchester Muse are returning again to HODs. Members of this monthly poetry platform will read original...
Winchester City Mill - Miller talks
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Winchester City Mill, Bridge Street, Winchester SO23 9BH
Heritage Open Day: Come and listen to the Millers talk about the history and workings of Winchester City Mill, which has stood at the heart of the...
HorsePower Museum - Free Entry & Badge Making Workshop
Sat 12 Sep
The Kings Royal Hussars, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester SO23 8TP
Heritage Open Day: Visit HorsePower Museum for free to celebrate Heritage Open Days. We also have a free badge making workshop running all day!...
Mounts & Mascots: The Hussars and their Pets - Free Temporary Display
Sat 19 Sep
The Kings Royal Hussars, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester SO23 8TP
Heritage Open Day: Discover the wide variety of animals cared for and encountered by the Hussars throughout history...
Meet the Corps Engagement Team - AGC Museum
Sat 19 Sep
The A G C Museum, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester SO23 8TP
Heritage Open Day: Meet the AGC Corps Engagement Team and discover more about the variety of jobs undertaken by the Adjutant Generals Corps today...
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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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