Southampton

football match

Watch a football match - Southampton FC (http://www.saintsfc.co.uk) plays at the new St Marys Stadium. The derby matches with neighbouring Portsmouth have plenty of fire.

Theatres

Visit one of the many Theatres.The Mayflower is the largest theatre in southern England, offering blockbusting West End musicals as well as ballet and operatic productions.The Nuffield Theatre , based on the university campus, hosts performances from Shakespeare to contemporary drama.the Turner Sims Concert Hall features internationally-renowned classical and jazz artists.Southampton Guildhall offers a multipurpose venue.Odeon at Leisureworld Cineworld Cinema at Ocean Village has a wide choice of films.The Harbour Lights Picture House overlooking the Ocean Village Marina, which shows independent and European films.

The Mayflower (http://www.the-mayflower.com) is the largest theatre in southern England, offering blockbusting West End musicals as well as ballet and operatic productions.

The Nuffield Theatre (http://www.nuffieldtheatr...), based on the university campus, hosts performances from Shakespeare to contemporary drama.

the Turner Sims Concert Hall (http://www.soton.ac.uk/~t...) features internationally-renowned classical and jazz artists.

Southampton Guildhall offers a multipurpose venue.

Odeon at Leisureworld

Cineworld Cinema at Ocean Village has a wide choice of films.

The Harbour Lights Picture House overlooking the Ocean Village Marina, which shows independent and European films.

Walk the walls

Follow the signposted original course of the historic town walls, gatehouses and towers, which are amongst the most complete in england. around half of the original one mile circuit still survives, including the famous bargate.

Events & What's On

For up to the minute information on what to do in Southampton, visit the city's Events & What's On (http://www.southampton.go...) calendar.

Hythe Ferry

Take a ride on the Hythe Ferry (http://www.hytheferry.com/) from Town Quay to Hythe Pier, viewing the shipping in the docks.

sailing schools

There are a large number of sailing schools based in and around Southampton, particularly on The Hamble. Most if not all offer courses based around the Royal Yachting Association's certificates. A start sailing weekend costs in the region of £200 for two nights and two days sailing.

Art Galleries

Visit one of the Art GalleriesCity Art Gallery contains some 3,500 works of art covering six centuries.Millais Gallery contains the work of up and coming artists and designers.The Bargate Monument Gallery - The Bargate has been refurbished and given a new lease of life as a contemporary art gallery and home to the arts organisation A Space.The John Hansard Gallery was created in 1980 at the University of Southampton to combine the University's fine art and special photographic collection. Widely regarded as one of the best places in the country to see contemporary visual art, the gallery also hosts seminars, talks and workshops.

City Art Gallery contains some 3,500 works of art covering six centuries.

Millais Gallery contains the work of up and coming artists and designers.

The Bargate Monument Gallery - The Bargate has been refurbished and given a new lease of life as a contemporary art gallery and home to the arts organisation A Space.

The John Hansard Gallery was created in 1980 at the University of Southampton to combine the University's fine art and special photographic collection. Widely regarded as one of the best places in the country to see contemporary visual art, the gallery also hosts seminars, talks and workshops.

Museums

Visit one of the city's many Museums.The Museum of Archaeology - Home to one of the most outstanding archaeology collections in England and traces the history of the city from its origins as a Roman town to the age of empire under Victoria. The building - God's House Tower - is in itself noteworthy as the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England.The Maritime Museum - The Museum houses a series of special exhibits on the great liners will help you discover the history of the docks.Medieval Merchants House - One of the earliest surviving merchant's houses in England. It has been restored to its mid-14th century appearance and replica furnishings provide an insight into medieval life. Tudor House Museum and Garden - Built in 1495 for Sir John Dawtry, the Controller of Customs in Southampton. Currently closed for restoration but apparently guided tours can be arranged.Solent Sky Hall of Aviation - Located near Ocean Village, the museum is dedicated to telling the incredible story of aviation in the Solent area.

The Museum of Archaeology (http://www.southampton.go...) - Home to one of the most outstanding archaeology collections in England and traces the history of the city from its origins as a Roman town to the age of empire under Victoria. The building - God's House Tower - is in itself noteworthy as the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England.

The Maritime Museum (http://www.southampton.go...) - The Museum houses a series of special exhibits on the great liners will help you discover the history of the docks.

Medieval Merchants House (http://www.english-herita...) - One of the earliest surviving merchant's houses in England. It has been restored to its mid-14th century appearance and replica furnishings provide an insight into medieval life.

Tudor House Museum and Garden (http://www.24hourmuseum.o...) - Built in 1495 for Sir John Dawtry, the Controller of Customs in Southampton. Currently closed for restoration but apparently guided tours can be arranged.

Solent Sky Hall of Aviation (http://www.spitfireonline...) - Located near Ocean Village, the museum is dedicated to telling the incredible story of aviation in the Solent area.

Have a drink in one of the city's excellent pubs. The city centre features two pubs dating from Tudor times, the Red Lion in High Street in particular is steeped in history.