Location: Southampton
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Southwest of London is Southampton (Soton to the locals), a metropolitan area centered around the port. However, tucked away on the side streets are ancient gems such as the Tudor House, Mottisfont Abbey, and "God's House," a museum located in a tower in the medieval wall. The ultra-modern Sea City Museum celebrates Southampton's seafaring past and the RMS Titanic. Looking for nightlife? Travelers can dance the hours away with bars, clubs, and live music, all accessible by public transportation.
Restaurants in Southampton
1. CrackleRock Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
The Tap room for CrackleRock Brewing company. Just across the road from the brewery. With 9 cask ales and 7 keg ales there should be a beer there for you. We also have a huge range of gins and vodkas - and like our beers, wines and spirits are all available as tasting flights if you just can't decide!
Reviewed By morbrie - Southampton, United Kingdom
A lovely little real ale "tap room", warm and friendly, 4 of their own real ales, can be bought on a "paddle" if required , wines and spirits and lager!! Also available, very pleasant place to visit
2. Riverside Park
3. The Common
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 406 reviews
This 327-acre wide-open green space in the heart of Southampton is a designated "Site of Special Scientific Interest" and an excellent venue for picnicking, walking and watching wildlife.
Reviewed By 722megr - Southampton, United Kingdom
How lucky we are that the Council has protected this open space . Best time to walk is early in the morning before the less-careful folks are about. (Covid care)
4. Southampton Old Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Consecrated in 1843, this is one of England's earliest municipal cemeteries, and is a well-established stop on the graveyard "hunters" trail.
Reviewed By 318nd - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Easy to access from the common. At first I was disappointed by the state of repair of some of the graves, particularly of those who had died in the war. Perhaps it adds to the atmosphere of the cemetery though. Fascinating to walk around and strangely beautiful.
5. Titanic Engineer Officers Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By OnlyTheJumper - Basingstoke, United Kingdom
A beautiful monument inside Southampton, I like the idea of an angel with the wings open. It's really interesting even if remember a famous tragedy.
6. Southampton City Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Southampton City Art Gallery is the most outstanding gallery in the South of England and is internationally renowned for its impressive collection and temporary exhibitions programme. The works on display, of both historic and contemporary art, show the breadth and quality of the City’s art treasures. The Gallery attracts a wide audience and through the exciting education programme it provides and promote opportunities for greater access, involvement and understanding of visual art in Southampton.
Reviewed By Beardblanc - Southampton, United Kingdom
Wonderful space and resource in a beautiful building that has been a source of wonder and beautiful art since I was at school 30+ years ago
7. Andrews East Park
8. John Hansard Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
John Hansard Gallery is an internationally recognised and locally engaged contemporary art gallery in Southampton. Being part of the University of Southampton, the Gallery aims to change the world for the better through great art. To realise this the Gallery creates innovative and critically acclaimed contemporary art exhibitions, events, engagement and research projects that excite, challenge, represent and reach the widest possible public audience. Since being established in 1979 the Gallery has been located on the University’s Highfield Campus. In 2018 the Gallery will relocate to the new purpose-built arts complex Studio 144 in Southampton’s city centre, significantly increasing the space available for exhibitions, events and integrated programming. Learning and engagement are at the heart of the Gallery and underpin all its activities. The innovative education and public programme is accompanied by special community-focused projects, including activities for all ages and levels.
9. St James Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Navigator453363 - Southampton, United Kingdom
StJames Park provides you with play equipment for younger children & the more adventurous older ones, a place to run & play ball, just right for dogs to run around on the grass, & seats to sit on + a lovely cafe for you to treat yourselves !
10. Southampton Reptile
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
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