Southampton Things to Do

This vast leisure complex provides a world of entertainment options, including the nightclubs Ikon & Diva, the live entertainment bar Jumping Jaks and a casino, plus bars and restaurants such as Ask Pizza, not to mention a 13-s... more

The Mayflower is Southampton's premier theater venue. Conveniently located in the city center, it hosts plays, musicals, ballet, opera and concerts, featuring a cornucopia of headline British and International actors, groups an... more

Southampton is one of the most important centers for education and research in the south and its university is renowned for its excellence in academic, medical and technological fields. A popular visitor attraction, it is home... more

Thanks to the state-of-the-art sound equipment, lighting, lasers and videos, Oceana is one of the best dance venues in the south. The club can be found inside the huge Leisure World complex. Around 4,000 crazy clubbers can fit... more

This combined amusement park and zoo features a variety of exciting rides, ranging from a water-splash roller coaster for the big and adventurous to the Teacup Ride for the small and timid. Although there is a height restrictio... more

Take a trip to Pyramids Leisure Centre for a day of swimming, relaxing at the poolside, bounding through the wave pool, and shooting down three exhilarating flumes. A toddler pool with miniature slides allows children of all ag... more

This famous castle in Winchester was built by the Normans, shortly after their conquest of England in 1066. Henry III and Henry VIII's elder brother, Arthur, were born here, but the castle was seized by the roundheads during th... more

Marwell is one of Britain's leading zoological parks. Founded in 1972, it currently has over 200 rare and endangered species in its breeding programmes. It specialises in hoofed animals, but also features a wide variety of crea... more

This specialist center offers adult recreation classes in a number of styles. It has modern and bright studios and provides tuition in many dance arts including ballet, tap, modern and ballroom, as well as a programme of beginn... more

This is an aviation museum with a difference. Based at Bournemouth International Airport, Bournemouth Aviation Charitable Foundation features displays of ex-military and civilian vintage aircraft both on the ground and in the a... more