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Caravan for the Community: motoring memories, travelling tales and creative connections

Heritage Open Day: The National Motor Museum Trust (Beaulieu) will be displaying a 1971 Sprite 400 caravan in full retro glory... more >
Lepe Country Park, Lepe, Exbury, Southampton SO45 1AD
Sun 15 Sep

Buckler's Hard Museum & HMS Agamemnon talk by Mary Montagu-Scott

Heritage Open Day: Visit the Buckler's Hard Visitor Centre & Museum to discover the fascinating stories of this historic maritime village,... more >
Buckler’s Hard Visitor Centre & Museum, Buckler’s Hard, Beaulieu, New Forest SO42 7XB
Today

Rowner Heritage Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: An exhibition of wonderful photos of the original neighbourhood being built in the 1960s Also on display will be historic maps and... more >
Rowner Youth Arts & Media Centre (AKA The Youthy), Falcon Meadows Way, Gosport PO13 8AA
Today, Mon 9 Sep, Wed 11 Sep to Sat 14 Sep

RBL Gosport Branch 123 years of history

Heritage Open Day: Come along to discover more about the Royal British Legion in Gosport There will be a display showing the history of the branch in... more >
The Royal British Legion, 145 Brockhurst Road, Gosport PO12 3AX
Sat 14 Sep

Dinosaur Derby

A fun-packed family afternoon based on an old-fashioned country fair with lots of sideshows including coconut shies, splat the rat and tombolas... more >
Denmead Scout HQ Kidmore Lane Denmead PO7 6JU
Today

Gosport Heritage Pub Quiz

Heritage Open Day: A heritage quiz largely set around local history. A quiz to suit everyone interested in the history of Hardway, including its..... more >
The Old House at Home, 92 Priory Road, Gosport PO12 4LG
Wed 11 Sep

Shipwreck Archaeology on the Beach

Heritage Open Day: Try your hand at shipwreck archaeology on the beach! Under guidance from the Nautical Archaeology Society learn how to record a..... more >
Priory Road, Gosport PO12 4LQ
Sat 14 Sep and Sun 15 Sep

Model Boats and Tanks at Explosion!

Heritage Open Day: To commemorate D-Day 80, The Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team, will mount an arena ‘battle’ to liberate a French village... more >
The Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team Clubhouse, Explosion Museum, Heritage Way, Gosport PO12 4LE
Today

Gosport's Green Buses - Provincial over the years

Heritage Open Day: The Provincial Society again presents a gathering of the famous green and cream buses of the Provincial Bus Company, within the... more >
Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower - car park area, Priddys Hard, Heritage Way, Gosport PO12 4LE
Sun 15 Sep

Bramdean House - Open Garden for NGS

Bramdean House - Open Garden for NGS Beautiful 5 acre garden best known for its mirror image herbaceous borders, its 1 acre walled garden, its carpets of spring bulbs, and a large and... more >
Bramdean House, Alresford SO24 0JU
Today

Leesland Parkfest Feat. Barkfest

Join us for another great Parkfest! Live music all afternoon and evening! Stalls,lots! Children's activities, lots!... more >
Leesland Park, Gosport PO12 3PF
Sat 14 Sep

Join our choir in Winchester for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The local Winchester choir is run by vocal teacher Jan Moll... more >
St Barnabas Church, Fromond Road, Winchester SO22 6EF
Tue 17 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, Tue 15 Oct, Tue 5 Nov, Tue 12 Nov

Compton Cinema Organ - last of its type!

Heritage Open Day: Be transported back to the time of silent films with the history and sound of this unique Compton Cinema Organ, usually hidden... more >
The Ballroom, Thorngate Halls, Bury Road, Gosport PO12 3PX
Sun 15 Sep

Gosport Pubs: Past & Present

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy this illustrated talk on the history of pubs in Gosport, many are no longer standing but some are still serving beers..... more >
The Alverbank Hotel, Stokes Bay Road, Gosport PO12 2QT
Tue 10 Sep

Shipwrecks of the Solent

Heritage Open Day: Richard M Jones reveals the stories behind some of the shipping disasters in the Solent... more >
Stokes Bay Road, Gosport PO12 2QT
Mon 9 Sep

Coastwatch: Eyes Along the Coast talk

Heritage Open Day: The National Coastwatch Institution was created 30 years ago to provide Visual and Radio support to the Maritime Coastguard Agency... more >
The Alverbank Hotel, off Stokes Bay Road, Gosport PO12 2QT
Wed 11 Sep

Friday the 13th @ Slaughterhouse

Heritage Open Day: The event will showcase the plans to revitalise this historic building into a vibrant cradle for creative expression and community... more >
The Slaughterhouse, Royal Clarence Marina, Gosport PO12 1AX
Fri 13 Sep

Wot THAT Walpole?

Heritage Open Day: The story of Thomas Walpole, former Rector of St. Mary Alverstoke, and his relationship with the First Prime Minister of Great..... more >
Alverstoke Parish Centre, Green Road, Gosport PO12 2ET
Thu 12 Sep

The Gosport Area: memories and photos Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: The Gosport Area Facebook group has over 22,000 members from near and far, all associated with Gosport in some way and loving its... more >
Gosport Museum & Art Gallery, The Display Space, 19 Walpole Road, Gosport PO12 1NS
Today, Mon 9 Sep, Thu 12 Sep to Sat 14 Sep

The Dark Side of Gosport

Heritage Open Day: Be thrilled by this guided walk along Gosport High Street, listening to stories about slavery, ghosts, suicide, baby farming,... more >
Outside The Conservative Club, 2 Walpole Road, Gosport PO12 1NG
Tue 10 Sep

VCW presents live wrestling in Portsmouth

VCW presents live wrestling in Portsmouth Come, witness, an incredible night of live wrestling action as VCW brings the excitement to Stamshaw and... more >
Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure Centre 69 Wilson Road Portsmouth PO2 8LE
Sat 21 Sep

Gosport Jazz Club - Traditional Jazz

Pete Lay's Gambit Jazzmen Please Note the bar is card only, NO CASH. GJC Entrance fee - card or cash. more >
Gosport & Fareham Rugby Football Club, Dolphin Crescent, Gosport PO12 2HE
Wed 11 Sep

Gosport Jazz Club - Traditional Jazz

Storyville Jass Band from Holland, returning for their annual appearance Please Note the bar is now card only NO CASH... more >
Gosport & Fareham Rugby Football Club, Dolphin Crescent, Gosport PO12 2HE
Wed 25 Sep

Alleyway Children & Sailors: Henry Cook's Victorian Mission

Heritage Open Day: Exhibition of paintings and display boards to illustrate the experience of ragged school children and humble sailors from South... more >
Imagination Refinery, 51-52 High Street, Gosport PO12 1DF
Today to Tue 10 Sep, Thu 12 Sep to Sun 15 Sep

FREE taster session with the New Forest Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir... more >
Brockenhurst College (Main Hall), Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZE
Tue 17 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, and more dates until Tue 12 Nov

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.