Southampton Events
DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT
Thu 8 Oct
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
1991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street - and was commemorated by an enormous 2 year world tour that was one of their most...
The Barber of Seville
Fri 9 Oct
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester SO23 8SB
New Arts
The Barber of Seville
Rossini's sparkling comic masterpiece The Barber of Seville comes to Theatre Royal Winchester this autumn,...
A tour through time - St Giles Hill Medieval Graveyard
Fri 18 Sep
St Giles Hill Graveyard, Alresford Road, Winchester SO23 0JX
Heritage Open Day: One of Winchester's oldest burial grounds, and the focus of the Medieval St Giles Hill Fair...
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...
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...
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...
NCI Lee - Saving Lives at Lee
Today 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...
All Saints, Gurnard, Isle of Wight
Today 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...
FREE taster session with the Winchester Rock Choir
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 20 Oct
St Barnabas Church, Fromond Road, Winchester SO22 6EF
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Winchester Rock Choir is led by local musician Jan Moll...
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...
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...
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...
St John the Baptist Church, Northwood, Isle of Wight
Today to Sun 20 Sep
St John the Baptist, Chawton Lane, Northwood, Cowes PO31 8QT
Heritage Open Day: Grade 1 Listed Church St John the Baptist, Northwood, is a medieval parish church with 12th-century origins, long serving the...
St Mildred's, Whippingham,, Isle of Wight
Sun 13 Sep to Thu 17 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
St Mildred's, Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, East Cowes PO32 6LW
Heritage Open Day: Grade 1 Listed Church St Mildred’s, Whippingham, is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church on Beatrice Avenue, near...
Hinton Ampner - enjoy access to the House, Gardens and Parkland for free
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Hinton Ampner House, Hinton Ampner, Alresford SO24 0LA
Heritage Open Day: Visit Hinton Ampner for free, a historic house with distinctive gardens and a beautiful estate near Alresford, Hampshire...
Open Church Bell-ringing evening
Thu 17 Sep
St Peter and St Pauls Church, Church Lane, Hambledon, Waterlooville PO7 4RT
Heritage Open Day: Come and enjoy the ancient art of English Church change ringing. Have a go at chiming a bell and seeing our ringers in action...
Leesland Parkfest 26 Feat. Barkfest
Sat 19 Sep
Leesland Park,
Gosport PO12 3PF
Saturday 19 September | 13:00 – 22:00 Leesland Park, Leesland, Gosport.
Join the FoLP (Friends of Leesland Park) for a great afternoon and evening...
Compton Theatre Organ
Sun 13 Sep
Thorngate Halls, Bury Road, Gosport PO12 3PX
Heritage Open Day: Come and see the pipes and play the organ. The Compton Cinema Organ has been in the Ballroom at Thorngate Hall since 1981 but was...
Model Boats & Vehicles on Display
Sun 20 Sep
The Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team Clubhouse, Explosion Museum, Heritage Way, Gosport PO12 4LE
Heritage Open Day: The Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team club house at Explosion Museum site will be open to the public to view a wide range of...
Shore Leave Haslar: A Garden Haven for Veterans - Sowing the Seeds for Recovery
Sat 12 Sep
The Memorial Gardens, Haslar Road, Gosport PO12 2FA
Heritage Open Day: Shore Leave Haslar is set within the historic Memorial Garden of the former Royal Hospital Haslar...
Changes to Gosport since 1945
Sun 13 Sep
The Vine, 64 Stoke Road, Gosport PO12 1PA
Heritage Open Day: This illustrated talk will shine a light on how much Gosport has changed over the last 80 years.....
My Family Album - through art
Today to Sat 19 Sep
Rich Oakes Art, 53 Stoke Road, Gosport PO12 1LS
Heritage Open Day: Artist, Rich Oakes, tells the story of seven members of his family, all from Gosport, and depicts them through art forms.....
Tilting at windmills: The search for Gosport's lost castle at the Masonic Hall
Sun 13 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
Masonic Hall, Clarence Road, Gosport PO12 1BB
Heritage Open Day: Keys and trains of thought: both are easy to lose. But to lose a whole castle? That's a much bigger challenge....
History of Freemasonry in Gosport
Sun 13 Sep, Thu 17 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
Masonic Hall, Clarence Road, Gosport PO12 1BB
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy this talk and tour of the building and Lodge Room that make up Gosport Masonic Centre and discover how Freemasonry has...
Stories of Pilots of The Battle of Britain
Sun 13 Sep, Thu 17 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
Masonic Hall, Clarence Road, Gosport PO12 1BB
Heritage Open Day: In this 85th anniversary year since the Battle of Britain, we invite you to hear real stories from pilots who took part.....
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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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