Southampton Events
Seeds To Bloom: documentary film & display
Sat 12 Sep
Gosport Museum & Art Gallery (The Display Space), 19 Walpole Road, Gosport PO12 1NS
Heritage Open Day: The Temple of Venus film highlights and celebrates the amazing magic of the influential Women from past and present in Gosport,...
Last Orders - Play the Game @ The Fox Tavern!
Mon 14 Sep and Tue 15 Sep
Fox Tavern, 83 North Street, Gosport PO12 1BD
Heritage Open Day: Last Orders is a new board game that brings Gosport’s rich history to life through the lens of its pubs—past and present...
St Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St Michael the Archangel, Main Road, Shalfleet, Newport PO30 4NF
Heritage Open Day: Grade 1 Listed Church St Michael the Archangel dates back to the 11c the oldest parts are the Early Norman tower and the North...
St Mary's Uncovered: Faith and Heritage
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St. Marys Church, 32 High Street, Gosport PO12 1DF
Heritage Open Day: Step inside St Mary's Church and discover the rich story of a Catholic parish shaped by faith and history, including a rare...
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...
Gosport Camera Club Exhibition
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Green, Gosport PO12 1HL
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy this display of views through the camera lens as captured by local photographers. Gosport Camera Club was founded in 1952...
Holy Trinity Church - Open To All
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Green, Gosport PO12 1HL
Heritage Open Day: If you have only seen the rather stern Victorian-looking red-brick exterior of the church, then the elegance and simplicity of the...
Tales from the Bastion
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Bastion No.1, Trinity Green, Gosport PO12 1HL
Heritage Open Day: Explore Bastion with us as we share stories about the people that would have served and why it was called Tragedy Bank...
Clearance Diving: the ups and downs of training
Sat 12 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Green, Gosport PO12 1HL
Heritage Open Day: Royal Navy Clearance Diver training in the 1970s and 1980s was an infamously grueling...
Stories Behind our Favourite Hymns: with Pam Rhodes
Sun 13 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Green, Gosport PO12 1HL
Heritage Open Day: Pam Rhodes will tell the stories behind our favourite hymns. As well as singing along, you can share moments that are deeply...
The art of local history
Sat 19 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Green, Gosport PO12 1HL
Heritage Open Day: Local artist Neil Marshall shares artwork inspired by Gosport and its rich past Join us for a detailed presentation by local...
Wildlife Photography
Sat 19 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Green, Gosport PO12 1HL
Heritage Open Day: There are pockets of Gosport where wildlife are not only clinging on, but also thriving!...
St James, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Fri 11 Sep, Sun 13 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St James, The Square, Yarmouth PO41 0NP
Heritage Open Day: Grade 11* Listed Church St James’s Church, Yarmouth, stands at the heart of the historic harbour town and is part of the West...
Woodlanders Art Exhibition
Sat 12 Sep to Sun 27 Sep
Burley Village Hall
Pound Lane
Burley BH24 4ED
WOODLANDERS EXHIBITION
SEPTEMBER 12-27
If you are a regular visitor to the Woodlanders Art Exhibition then you know to expect a wonderful display...
St Swithin's Church, Thorley, Isle of Wight
Sun 13 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St Swithin's, Thorley Street, Thorley, Yarmouth PO41 0SS
Heritage Open Day: Grade 11 Listed Church St Swithin's, Thorley, is a distinctive Victorian parish church built in 1871 to serve the village...
Live wrestling in Portsmouth
Sat 19 Sep
Stamshaw and Tipner community centre
69 Wilson Road
Portsmouth PO2 8LE
Venom Championship Wrestling returns with NO HOLDS BARRED – an action-packed evening where rivalries reach boiling point, scores are settled, and...
Museum of Island History - free entry and history walk
Sat 12 Sep
Museum of Island History, Guildhall, 136 High Street, Newport PO30 1TY
Heritage Open Day: Discover Island history The Museum of Island History, housed in Newport’s iconic Guildhall, welcomes visitors on Saturday 12th...
St Thomas, Newport, Isle of Wight
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St Thomas, St Thomas's Square, High Street, Newport PO30 1SG
Heritage Open Day: Grade 1 Listed Church St Thomas, Newport, also known as Newport Minster or the Minster Church of St Thomas, is a Grade I listed...
Not so Oddfellows
Mon 14 Sep
The Vecta District Lodge of Oddfellows, 20 St. Thomas' Square, Newport PO30 1SG
Heritage Open Day: Come and discover the Occupations of Isle of Wight Oddfellows joining the society at the end of the 19th and early 20th Century...
British Restaurant Exhibition and Digital Trail Pop-Up
Mon 14 Sep
The Greenhouse, Victoria Park, 3 Stanhope Road, Victoria Park, Portsmouth PO1 3HJ
Heritage Open Day: Visit us inside the Greenhouse community building to explore information boards uncovering the story of the British Restaurant and...
Mindful Art in the Park – Memories of Victoria Park
Wed 16 Sep
The Greenhouse, Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Victoria Park, Portsmouth PO1 3HJ
Heritage Open Day: Through simple mindful art activities, participants will be invited to reflect on what Victoria Park means to them, share memories...
Downtown Pompey - Storming the Teacup: Diversifying Pompey’s Heritage
Thu 17 Sep
The Greenhouse, Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Victoria Park, Portsmouth PO1 3HJ
Heritage Open Day: Pop up exhibition and will include creative workshop delivered by Downtown Pompey. This pop-up exhibition showcases the work that...
Holy Cross, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Holy Cross, Church Road, Binstead, Ryde PO33 3SY
Heritage Open Day: Grade 11 Listed Church Holy Cross Church, Binstead, is the parish church of Binstead on the outskirts of Ryde on the north coast...
Visit Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, 393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth PO1 4QL
Heritage Open Day: Visit Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum, the perfect place to start exploring and experiencing the work of one of...
Bramdean House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 13 Sep
Bramdean House, Alresford SO24 0JU
Beautiful 5 acre garden best known for its mirror image herbaceous borders, a 1 acre walled garden, carpets of spring bulbs, and a large, unusual...
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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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