Bashley Things to Do

At the Beaulieu National Motor Museum you will find post war classics, Damon Hill's F1 World Championship car, Bluebirds and even an old Harrods van. Then check out the Monorail, Wheels, the Great House, Abbey Ruins and the Tim... more

This combined club, bar and restaurant is the focal point of Southampton's thriving gay community. In the packed downstairs bar, a mix of gay and straight lads and ladies, plus the odd stray tranny, chat and make new friends or... 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 is probably the most historical landmark in Southampton, as out through this gate went Henry V and his entire army to Agincourt, the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World and thousands of servicemen to World War II. Located on... more

Jutting out onto the water's edge, the Town Quay is one of the most scenic locations in Southampton. As well as an attractive marina, there are restaurants and bars in which you can enjoy a drink or a meal, whilst taking in the... more

This castle was once the pride of England's coastal defenses. Originally a Tudor fortress built by Henry VIII to guard against French and Spanish attack, it was converted in Victorian times into the fortress you can explore tod... more

This large complex was the first building of its type to be called a Civic Centre. Designed by Mr E Berry Webber, with foundation stone laid in 1930, it was built on the site of the West Marlands leper colony. The Law Courts mo... more

Nestled amongst gigantic trees on the bank of the River Test lies Mottisfont Abbey, a blend of medieval priory and 16th century mansion. Its ancient walled gardens contain an array of sweetly-scented old fashioned roses. Owned... more

This memorial opposite Mayflower Park commemorates the departure of the Pilgrim Fathers in the Mayflower and the Speedwell from Southampton in August 1620. It was unveiled in 1913 and features a copper replica of the Mayflower... more

St Joseph's is the oldest church in Southampton, dating from the 1800s. It is a good place to discover the maritime history of the city as the parish it used to serve consisted mainly of sailors, dock workers and other seafarin... more