Southampton
Southampton
Southampton is a beautiful city located on the south coast of England. It is a popular tourist destination, thanks to its historic architecture, lovely beaches and vibrant nightlife.
When visiting Southampton, be sure to check out the vibrant docklands district, where you’ll find plenty of trendy bars and restaurants. The Titanic Museum is also a popular attraction, as is Beaulieu Palace and Park. For a day of relaxation, head to one of Southampton’s lovely beaches, such as Bournemouth or Christchurch.
Southampton is well-served by public transport, with easy access to both the train and bus networks. There are also plenty of hotels and B&Bs in the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a short break.
Created: 12 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Southampton
Shopping in Southampton
The Marlands Portland Terrace, Cultural Quarter
The Marlands mall
Westquay North Shopping Centre Portland Terrace, Cultural Quarter
Westquay North Shopping Centre Mall
Shirley Retail Park Upper Shirley, Southampton
Shirley Retail Park retail park
Antelope Park Thornhill, Southampton
Antelope Park retail park
Socal Gas Regents Park, Southampton
Socal Gas retail park
Co-op Food 1, Maritime Walk
Co-op Food supermarket
Malpass Markets 142, Butt's Road
Malpass Markets supermarket
Asda Portland Terrace, Cultural Quarter
Asda supermarket
Lidl Victoria Road, Waterside Park
Lidl supermarket
East Street Supermarket 114, East Street
East Street Supermarket supermarket
Local Supermarket 123, Above Bar Street
Local Supermarket Supermarket
Food Stop Southampton Delicatessen, A3035
Food Stop supermarket
Co-op Food 117, High Street
Co-op Food supermarket
Sainsbury's 412, 414
Sainsbury's supermarket
7 Days East European Winton Street, Cultural Quarter
7 Days East European supermarket
Local History around Southampton
There are some historic monuments around including:
Town wall: section from Bargate E and including Polymond TowerConduit head, Hill LaneBowl barrow 250m north-west of Flash PondTown wall: the West GateThe Tudor House, St Michael's SquareCanute's Palace, Porters LaneRedbridge old bridgesVault under 8 St Michael's SquareRound barrow cemetery comprising six bowl barrows north-west of King's Hat InclosureLankasters vault, High Street'King John's Palace'Bowl barrow 530m southwest of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryVault adjoining St Michael's ChurchBitterne (Clausentum) Roman stationTown wall: remains of E side of town wall S of East Street and N of Gods House TowerNetley Abbey; precinct wall and moatMedieval merchant's house and associated deposits at 58 French StreetToot Hill campTown wall: section from 75yds (70m) E of Arundel Tower to limit of castle site including Arundel and Catchcold TowersSection of Roman road 250yds (230m) long SW of Titlark FarmThe Ring earthworkConduit head, Commercial RoadBowl barrow 660m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery.Bowl barrow 400m north of Hardley BridgeVault in High Street opposite Gloucester SquareBowl barrow 570m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill Round barrow cemetery.CutthornBowl barrow 280m north-east of Harford HouseBowl barrow 560m ENE of Pottern FordVaults under school playground, French StreetTown wall: the Water Gate, High StreetThe Weigh House, French StreetBowl barrow 740m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryVault at corner of St Michael's Square and West StreetBowl barrow 630m north of Hardley BridgeVault under St Michael's Parish Hall, St Michael's SquareBowl barrow 700m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryCastle HillSite of Norman town house in curtilage of St Michael's HouseVault on N side of St Michael's SquareTown wall: section between Bugle Street and Bugle TowerQuilter's and adjoining vaults in High StreetBowl barrow on Yew Tree HeathTown wall: section between Simnal Street and the site of the Bugle Tower excluding the West GateBowl barrow 340m east of Harford HouseSeven bowl barrows and a bell barrow 460m south-west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryVault SW of Gloucester SquareBowl barrow in Fawley InclosureTwo bowl barrows at Gurnetfields FurzebrakeWestern aqueduct near Netley AbbeyRedbridge old bridgesCastle wallTown wall: Gods House Gate and TowerTwo bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryHoly Rood ChurchThe 'Undercroft', Simnel StreetBowl barrow 240m north-west of Harford HouseNetley AbbeyBowl barrow north of Ferny CroftsRoman road on eastern edge of Beaulieu Heath, 220m north east of Hardley Bridge FordVault under Head Post OfficeEastern aqueduct and the water catchment area of a western aqueduct, at Netley AbbeyBowl barrow 100m north-east of Ipley crossroadsBowl barrow 620m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of the Foxhill round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow 250m north-east of Hardley BridgeTwo bell barrows, two bowl barrows and a short length of field boundary south-east of The NoadsCastle (part of)St Denys Priory (remains of)Netley CastleCastle Gateway, Castle LaneVault S of junction of High Street and Castle WayVaults on the W side of French StreetTown wall: the Bar GateRoman piers and revetment in the River Itchen.Wildlife in and Around Southampton
Mammals found in Southampton
There have been 35 species of mammals recorded in the southampton area.
| (Nyctalus/Eptesicus agg.) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Black Rat (Rattus rattus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
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Fish found in Southampton
There have been 38 species of fish recorded in the southampton area.
| Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) |
| Brook Lamprey (Lampetra planeri) |
| Brown/Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) |
| Carp (Cyprinus carpio) |
| Corkwing (Symphodus melops) |
| Bream (Abramis brama) |
| Brown Trout (Salmo trutta subsp. fario) |
| Bullhead (Cottus gobio) |
| Chub (Squalius cephalus) |
| Crucian Carp (Carassius carassius) |
