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
Socal Gas Regents Park, Southampton
Socal Gas retail park
Shirley Retail Park Upper Shirley, Southampton
Shirley Retail Park retail park
Antelope Park Thornhill, Southampton
Antelope Park retail park
Asda Portland Terrace, Cultural Quarter
Asda supermarket
Lidl Victoria Road, Waterside Park
Lidl supermarket
East Street Supermarket 114, East Street
East Street Supermarket supermarket
Food Stop Southampton Delicatessen, A3035
Food Stop supermarket
Local Supermarket 123, Above Bar Street
Local Supermarket 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
Co-op Food 1, Maritime Walk
Co-op Food supermarket
Malpass Markets 142, Butt's Road
Malpass Markets supermarket
Local History around Southampton
There are some historic monuments around including:
Town wall: the West GateVault adjoining St Michael's ChurchBowl barrow 700m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryTown wall: section from Bargate E and including Polymond TowerTown wall: remains of E side of town wall S of East Street and N of Gods House TowerCanute's Palace, Porters LaneBowl barrow 280m north-east of Harford HouseCastle (part of)Holy Rood ChurchVault on N side of St Michael's SquareVaults under school playground, French StreetTown wall: section from 75yds (70m) E of Arundel Tower to limit of castle site including Arundel and Catchcold TowersBowl barrow 660m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery.Town wall: the Bar GateNetley AbbeyTwo bell barrows, two bowl barrows and a short length of field boundary south-east of The NoadsTwo bowl barrows 500m south west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryConduit head, Hill LaneEastern aqueduct and the water catchment area of a western aqueduct, at Netley AbbeyThe Weigh House, French StreetBowl barrow 250m north-west of Flash PondBowl barrow 400m north of Hardley BridgeTown wall: Gods House Gate and TowerVault SW of Gloucester SquareBowl barrow 570m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill Round barrow cemetery.Lankasters vault, High StreetBowl barrow 740m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryConduit head, Commercial RoadThe Tudor House, St Michael's SquareSection of Roman road 250yds (230m) long SW of Titlark FarmVault under Head Post OfficeRoman road on eastern edge of Beaulieu Heath, 220m north east of Hardley Bridge FordToot Hill campTwo bowl barrows at Gurnetfields FurzebrakeBowl barrow north of Ferny CroftsVault under St Michael's Parish Hall, St Michael's SquareBitterne (Clausentum) Roman stationRedbridge old bridgesMedieval merchant's house and associated deposits at 58 French StreetBowl barrow 250m north-east of Hardley BridgeRedbridge old bridgesBowl barrow 560m ENE of Pottern FordBowl barrow 620m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of the Foxhill round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow 240m north-west of Harford HouseBowl barrow on Yew Tree HeathCutthornBowl barrow 630m north of Hardley BridgeBowl barrow 100m north-east of Ipley crossroadsVault at corner of St Michael's Square and West StreetSite of Norman town house in curtilage of St Michael's HouseNetley CastleVault S of junction of High Street and Castle WayVault under 8 St Michael's SquareCastle wallBowl barrow 340m east of Harford HouseRoman piers and revetment in the River ItchenCastle HillRound barrow cemetery comprising six bowl barrows north-west of King's Hat InclosureCastle Gateway, Castle LaneQuilter's and adjoining vaults in High StreetSeven bowl barrows and a bell barrow 460m south-west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryVault in High Street opposite Gloucester SquareTown wall: section between Simnal Street and the site of the Bugle Tower excluding the West GateVaults on the W side of French StreetThe 'Undercroft', Simnel StreetNetley Abbey; precinct wall and moatTown wall: the Water Gate, High StreetBowl barrow 530m southwest of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemeteryTown wall: section between Bugle Street and Bugle TowerSt Denys Priory (remains of)Western aqueduct near Netley AbbeyBowl barrow in Fawley InclosureThe Ring earthwork'King John's Palace'.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) |
