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Discover Southampton, a vibrant and lively port city with a captivating past and an exciting future. Find out about events, attractions, food, drink, accommodation, and more with the SO card.
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Amazing art. Mesmerising museums. Get your culture fix in...
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If it’s a good drink you are looking for Southampton has...
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- Guildhall Square - Southampton's Cultural Quarter
The Cultural Quarter is home to the O2 Guildhall, the Stage...
- Groove to the Rhythm: Southampton's vibrant music scene awaits
As one of Southampton’s oldest and best loved music venues,...
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Southampton Cultural Services looks after four unique...
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Southampton ( / saʊθˈ ( h) æmptən / ⓘ) is a port city in Hampshire, England. It is located approximately 80 miles (130 km) south-west of London, 20 miles (32 km) west of Portsmouth, and 20 miles (32 km) south-east of Salisbury. [6] [7] Southampton had a population of 253,651 at the 2011 census, making it one of the most populous cities ...
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- Walk the Medieval City Walls. The best views of Southampton's 14th-century medieval walls, one of the longest unbroken stretches of medieval walls in Britain after the city of York, are obtained from the Western Esplanade, also the site of Wind Whistle Tower.
- Visit the Tudor House and Garden. The magnificent Tudor house in St. Michael's Square was built in the late 15th century for a wealthy merchant family.
- The Medieval Merchant's House. Another classic old home to visit is the Medieval Merchant's House in French Street, just a short stroll from the city center.
- See Vintage Vehicles at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. An easy 14-mile journey southwest of Southampton through parts of the New Forest, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is one of the world's largest museums dedicated to the automobile.
2023. 1. Solent Sky Museum. 1,024. Military Museums. Solent Sky Museum showcases the history of aviation in Southampton - Spitfire City - and the surrounding Solent area.Geographically this was the most important area in the country, perhaps the world, for aircraft experimental and development work between 1908 and the late 1960s. 26 aircraft ...
Sep 1, 2023 · Explore the historic and cultural attractions of Southampton's Old Town, where the past meets the present. Find out about events, dining, accommodation, and more in this enchanting area of the city.
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Southampton Common is a Site of Specific Scientific Interest, located just outside the city centre to the north. Stretching 326 acres, this lovely expanse of green space is home to grasslands, wetlands, nature trails, parkland, a cemetary, a fishing lake and a play area. There is also a pub called the Cowherds and Hawthorns Wildlife Centre on ...
