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A destination based lifestyle publication for visitors staying in Southampton. Discover places to visit, interviews with local artists, features on the best places to eat, art galleries and theatres. Designed and produced by The Marketing Collective.
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Southampton Guest Guide 2014 ... and what a bumper publication it is too.Cover artist Alys Scott Hawkins is an artist and animation director who works with drawing and cut paper she reveals how a straightforward commission to create a hand drawn map for buzzing Bedford Place has taken off in a magical way.
We’ve also got the latest news on some of the major developments that are set to transform Southampton in the coming years including major plans to open up the waterfront like never before.Speaking of the waterfront, you can find out what’s brewing at the Wool House - one of Southampton’s most historic buildings – by turning to page 26So sit back, relax and turn the pages to discover more about Southampton – and what you can do in the city during your stay.
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Southampton Guest Guide: Itineraries
Itineraries
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If you do nothing else …You have to:
Walk the medieval walls – they
are some of the best in the UK
Enjoy the city’s parks.
Southampton is proud to be known
as the greenest city on the south
coast and you can use the parks to
walk around the city
Visit the City Art Gallery. It has
the best contemporary art collection
outside of London and hosts
intriguing exhibitions throughout
the year
Take a trip to Bedford Place
to visit independent shops such as
Devernois along with great bars and
restaurants
Enjoy a show at the beautiful
Mayflower Theatre – and have
supper in their Ovation restaurant.
Take a trip to Portswood, a
cosmopolitan area of the city close
to the world renowned University
of Southampton. There are great
independent shops including
the likes of October Books, an
independent bookshop run as a
co-operative and Sprinkles, which
specialises in mouthwatering gelato
Cruise into SouthamptonKnown as the Cruise Capital of Northern
Europe, Southampton has plenty to offer
the traveller before they depart.
Why not visit the SeaCity museum or
take a walk along the QE2 Mile and see
the anchor belonging to the QE2 now at
rest outside the Holyrood Church.
Head to Oxford Street for a wonderful
dining experience at the likes of
The Olive Tree Restaurant or
The White Star Tavern Dining Rooms.
If you have arrived early or you are
taking a look around the city before
your onward journey, you can leave
your baggage in secure surroundings
at Oceans in the High Street. While you
are there you can see their exhibition
explaining the city’s links with the cruise
industry or enjoy some refreshments at
their Britannia Tearooms.
A Day Out With the Girls ShoppingWestQuay is a mecca for shopping but
there’s more to the city than just well
known high street names.
Bedford Place has a stylish collection of
boutique shopping experiences. You will
find French’s shoe shop where you still
get service with a smile. While at
Devernois you will find chic co-ordinates
from the French brand.
After all that shopping, you’ll need a rest
to revive you for that theatre trip in the
evening. So why not pop into one of
the Bedford Place bars.
Round off your day at the Nuffield
Theatre where you can expect
top comedy and contemporary
theatre productions.
Tea for TwoSoak up some of the heritage of
Southampton over a cuppa and tasty
slice of cake.
The Tudor House and Garden is a real
jewel in the city’s old town, you can step
away from the buzz of the city centre
to a gentler time. As well as learning
something of the history of the beautiful
building, you can enjoy light meals and
yummy cakes at the wonderful café with
views over the pretty garden.
The recently opened Oceans is bringing
all the glamour of the cruise liners to the
tea table. Local artist Sandi O’Donnell
has created two murals that form the
port and starboard views out to sea.
Expect a delicious range of cakes,
pastries, cruise ship shaped biscuits and
the house speciality – a cream tea.
Pop down to the Boat House Café
at Swanwick Marina and experience
wonderful views of the River Hamble
while you enjoy a refreshing brew.
For more itineraries and ideas on how
to spend 24 hours in Southampton, pick
up a copy of The Southampton Pocket
Guide from your accommodation venue.
Here’s a handy guide to making the most of your stay in Southampton. We’ve a list of must do’s and a few ideas to take you off the beaten track
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Southampton Guest Guide: History
SeaCityMUSEUM
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Southampton’s must-visit attraction is SeaCity
Museum which tells the story of the people of
Southampton through the ages,
their fascinating lives and the city’s historic
connection with the sea.
Located in the Grade II listed former
Magistrates Court, SeaCity Museum reveals the history of the
city and the people who have travelled in and out of the area
over the past 250,000 years. The exhibitions and displays
bring maritime history to life through interactive experiences
designed for all ages.
Whether you are stopping in the city for a few hours, a day or
a weekend, make sure you add the museum to your itinerary.
Venue details:
SeaCity Museum
Havelock Road
Southampton
SO14 7FY
023 8083 3007
Open daily 10am – 5pm.
www.seacitymuseum.co.uk
Southampton’s Titanic StoryThe most famous ship in the world, the RMS Titanic, pulled
away from White Star Dock in Southampton at the start of her
maiden voyage on 10 April, 1912. Five days later in the early
hours of 15 April she struck an iceberg and sank causing great
loss of life. The disaster made headlines across the world.
The impact of the tragedy was felt no more so than in
Southampton. Most of the crew of the Titanic lived in the city
and more than 500 households in Southampton lost at least
one family member. 538 of the 714 crew members who gave a
Southampton address were lost; the city was devastated. This
exhibition tells their story.
Southampton - Gateway to the WorldSouthampton has unique historic connections with the sea.
Gateway to the World recounts the stories of people who
have departed from or arrived in the port of Southampton
over the last 200,000 years with themes of invaders and
settlers, traders, exiles and soldiers. One gallery is dedicated
to the role the city has played post 1945, and contains an
incredible scale model of the famous liner, Queen Mary.
The Pavilion – Special Exhibition AreaThe Pavilion, the iconic new building attached to the old
Magistrates Court, houses our special exhibitions. These
change on a regular basis which means there is always
something new to see at SeaCity Museum. In 2014/15 The
Pavilion plays host to:
Ship to Shore – Art and the Lure of the Sea
8 February – 4 May 2014
Immerse your senses in an exhibition of contemporary
artists’ work as they explore our fascination with the sea and
sea travel.
Wild Planet – Celebrating Wildlife Photographer of the
Year 30 May – 31 August 2014
Incredibly evocative and powerful images come to The
Pavilion as the very best works of some of the world’s best
wildlife photographers go on show.
Soldiers’ Journey – Hampshire’s First World War Story
11 October 2014 – 4 January 2015
Capturing the spirit of those who laid their lives on the
line for King and Country, this new exhibition is part of a
Hampshire wide effort
to tell the story or our
part in the
Great War.
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Southampton Guest Guide: Heritage
EXPLORE THE TRACES of Southampton’s
TUDOR PAST
The Tudor Revels project has at its heart the aim to raise the profile of Southampton’s historic past. The city is well known as the home port for RMS Titanic and as the place where the spitfire was created but it played just as significant part in England’s history at the time of the Tudors. A new guided walk is available to showcase the Tudor town visiting sites and buildings familiar to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Anyone sitting in the little park on Cuckcoo Lane taking in the view over Southampton water, is actually sitting in the remains of the town house of the Earls of Southampton. The third Earl is known as the patron of William Shakespeare but he was also a developer of colonies in the newly discovered Americas, particularly the area known as Virginia, named after Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen.
If you picnic in Town Quay Park you will see the Huguenot garden planted to commemorate the religious refugees who fled to Southampton in the sixteenth century from France and the Low Countries. Across the road you can see the tower of St Juliens chapel, which they were given as a place of worship and ever since the chapel has been known as the French Church. If you take a moment to repose in the little garden on Simnel Street you will be taking your ease in what was once the grand house of Roger Machado, Richmond Herald to King Henry VII, who was with the king at the battle of Bosworth and served him as both herald and spy for many years.
PUBLICATION Tudor Southampton: Rioters, Revellers & Reformers
Over a hundred pages packed with full colour illustrations, a Tudor Timeline and an accompanying walking tour trail leaflet, this A4 book is a fabulous introduction to Southampton during the reigns
of the Tudors. Cost: £5 + p&p from info@tudorrevels.co.uk or available from Tudor House Museum, Bugle Street, Southampton.
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For further information visit: www.tudorrevels.co.uk
To download the Walking Tour of Tudor Southampton, scan this QR code.
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Dating back to 1492, the current Grade 1 listed house has
been home to such characters as eminent Tudor lawyer Lord
Lyster, artist George Rogers and Victorian bonnet maker Eliza
Simmons. Enjoy a vivid and exciting audio-visual show which
explains the history of the house and introduces characters
such as John Dawtrey, who built Tudor House and William
Spranger, who saved it from demolition at the end of the 19th
Century. Elsewhere in the house find lenticular panels and
innovative interactive screens that rotate to show how the
rooms would have looked during different historic periods, in
particular the Tudor, Georgian and Victorian eras.
The reconstructed Tudor and Victorian kitchens demonstrate
how far mod cons have come in the 21st Century. A selection
of restored artefacts of historic importance are on display
in the fascinating museum, including examples of Georgian
and Victorian jewellery, as well as a number of archaeological
finds dating back to the medieval and Tudor periods.
If you are visiting, look out for the drop-in workshops and
regular special events with historic experts on hand to talk
about life in the house throughout its long history.
Visit www.tudorhouseandgarden.com to see what’s
happening during your visit.
There is also a series of interactive activities giving children
the chance to find specific objects around the house, design
their own wall fabrics or tiles, make rubbings of unusual
textures within the building and dress up in period costume.
After a tour of the house, enjoy a cream tea in the café
overlooking the tranquil Tudor knot garden, offering plenty
of opportunities for children to explore safely. Beyond the
garden lies King John’s Palace, the remains of a stone-built
merchant’s house built in the 1200s, which later became part
of the medieval town walls. Check the Tudor House & Garden
website www.tudorhouseandgarden.com or call 023 8083
4536 for opening times and admission charges.
Exhibitions:Tudor House features a rolling programme of exhibitions,
meaning there is something new to see in the museum
throughout the year. In 2014/15 Tudor House plays host to:
Matchstick Armada
25 January – 7 September 2014
Local artist David Reynolds brings the incredible art of
matchstick crafting to the house in an unbelievable display
featuring famous historic ships, a seaplane and also a
scale model of Tudor house, all fashioned from millions of
matchsticks.
Soldiers Journey
3 October 2014 – 4 January 2015
Capturing the spirit of those who laid their lives on the line for
King and Country, this new exhibition is part of a Hampshire
wide effort to tell the
story or our part in the
Great War.
Southampton Guest Guide: History
Venue details:
Tudor House & Garden
Bugle Street
Southampton
SO14 2AD
023 8083 4242
www.tudorhouseandgarden.
com
Discover Southampton’s most important historic building, encompassing over 800 years of history on one site. Tudor House Museum, with its beautifully recreated Tudor knot garden, is an exciting discovery for all ages and is just a few minutes walk from the city centre.
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At the John Hansard Gallery you can
explore world-class contemporary art,
just fifteen minutes from Southampton
city centre. Based on the University of
Southampton’s picturesque Highfield
campus for over thirty years, the Gallery
is free and presents five different exhibitions each year,
featuring today’s most innovative artists.
The best contemporary art allows you to see,
experience and think about the world differently. At the
John Hansard Gallery we celebrate this by showcasing
a rich variety of work, from new talent to major
international figures, and from painting and sculpture to
film, photography, installations and digital technology.
At the Gallery you’ll find a friendly welcome, free tea
and coffee, plus all the latest art books, magazines and
gifts in our shop.
Throughout the year you can also take part in a range
of events and activities, including artist talks and tours,
workshops for children, young people and families,
seminars and conferences. We also lead a range of
community initiatives and projects with schools and
organisations across the city and region.
Exhibitions to explore in 2014 include ‘Ship to Shore:
Art and the Lure of the Sea’, a visual feast with
world-renowned
contemporary
artists, evoking the
vastness of oceans
and ship-to-shore
communications,
across two
Venue details:
John Hansard Gallery
University of Southampton
Highfield, SO17 1BJ
023 8059 2158
Open: Tue to Fri 11-5 / Sat
11-4. By Bus from City Centre:
Unilink U1 (every 10-15mins) to
Highfield Interchange
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venues – the John Hansard Gallery and SeaCity
Museum. In the Summer we are bringing the world of
Russian conceptual art to the city in ‘Paper Museums:
Moscow Conceptualism in Transit’, and in the Autumn
will showcase artist’s works that examine all things
infinitesimal in ‘The Small Infinite’.
Admission FREE and all welcome.
Exhibitions: John Hansard Gallery Until 4 May 2014 | Ship to Shore: Art and the Lure
of the Sea
27 May – 19 July 2014 | Paper Museums: Moscow
Conceptualism in Transit
5 Aug – 20 September 2014 | The Small Infinite
For further information visit www.handsardgallery.org.uk or
join us at Facebook/johnhansardgallery
or Twitter @jhansardgallery.
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Southampton Guest Guide: Cultural Tourist
SOUTHAMPTON
City Art Gallery
Venue details:
City Art Gallery
Civic Centre, Commercial Rd
Southampton, SO14 7LP
023 8083 2277
www.southampton.gov.uk/art
Opened in April 1939 in Southampton’s Civic Centre, the art gallery attracts art-lovers, curious amateurs as well as those who simply enjoy the atmosphere of a gallery. Southampton City Art Gallery offers the opportunity to enjoy high quality exhibitions ranging from painting, sculpture and drawing, to photography and film, as well as permanent collection and displays that change regularly to ensure new experiences with each visit.
Southampton City Art Gallery is
internationally renowned for its
permanent collection which features
around 3,700 works. These span eight
centuries and tell the story of western
art from the Renaissance to the present
day. The core of the collection is
twentieth century and contemporary
British art. Strong clusters within this
include Post-Impressionism (notably the
Camden Town Group), Surrealism, St
Ives and progressive contemporary art
from the mid-1970s.
Free to enter and conveniently located
right next to SeaCity Museum, the
venue caters for families. You can enjoy
gallery trails through the exhibitions,
monthly art clubs and a fantastic range
of activities for all ages.
Visit www.southampton.gov.uk/art
for more details.
Exhibitions:The Artists Rifles
From Pre-Raphaelites to
Passchendaele
4 April – 28 June
Follow a history of the ‘Artist Rifles’
regiment and its members through a
selection of artworks, including loans
from the Royal Academy, Imperial
War Museum, British Council and Arts
Council England.
Dan Perfect and Fiona Rae
On tour from Nottingham Castle
Museum and Galleries
18 July – 18 October 2014
Galleries 1 – 4
An exhibition of work by two
contemporary British painters, Dan
Perfect and Fiona Rae, offering an
intriguing insight into their individual and
parallel working processes.
Southampton City Art Gallery is the most significant public art gallery south of London.
Southampton City Art Gallery is open Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm and
Saturday 10am - 5pm, closed Sundays. General admission is FREE.
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50 is the magic number for Southampton in 2014 as it celebrates half a century of being granted city status. It’s often thought that a town
automatically becomes a city when it
has a cathedral, a university or a large
population. In fact it can only become
a city when it is granted that status by
Royal Charter.
In September 1958 the County Borough
of Southampton petitioned the Queen
for the town to be raised to the status
of a city. It argued that Southampton
should become a city owing to its
size, its importance as a port and ’the
existence of a true sense of citizenship.’
On February 24 1964 Southampton
became our newest city – and 50 years
on Southampton is celebrating in style
with a host of events.
Full details can be viewed by visiting
www.discoversouthampton.co.uk
but here’s a taste of some of the major
events happening this year.
4 June: Commonwealth Games
Queen’s Baton Relay The Queen’s
Baton Relay visits the city during its
two week journey across England,
drumming up support for Team England
and celebrating sport as it goes. 14 June: EjectorSeat Arts Festival
- Palmerston Park Free event
showcasing local music and art talent.
22 June: Bedford Place Street
Party - Bedford Place TBC Celebrating the city’s 50th anniversary
with the Hampshire Farmers Market,
Vintage vehicles, music and street party
29 June: Southampton Sky Ride
- city wide route Mass participation
cycling event in the city centre
attracting 12,000 participants.
12 July: Let’s Rock Southampton -
Southampton Common 80’s
Music Festival featuring Billy Ocean,
Bananarama, Howard Jones, ABC, Go
West, Nick Heyward, The Real Thing,
Heaven 17, Then Jerico, Jaki Graham,
Altered Images, Brother Beyond.
12 July: Mela Festival - Hoglands
Park Annual free festival focussing
on south east Asian culture attracting
25,000 visitors.
27 July: Big Fun Run -
Southampton Common 5k Fun Run
for all the family. Raise funds for a
charity of your own choice.
1 – 17 August: Architect Assemble
- Guildhall Square Festival of theatre,
music, film and dance in a temporary
open air stadium from some of the
City’s leading arts organisations
including: Nuffield, City Eye, John
Hansard Gallery, Turner-Sims Concert
Hall and Mayflower Theatre.
21 – 25 August: August Bank
Holiday Fair- Southampton Common Traditional fair with popular market on
Bank Holiday Monday.
22 - 23 August: Southampton
Maritime Festival Two day maritime
event for all the family at Southampton
Docks.
4 & 5 October: Music in the City - Various Venues in the City Centre
Music in Unusual places returns and the
free event attracts thousands of visitors
over the weekend.
A Golden Celebration for SOUTHAMPTON
Full details of the city events
can be viewed by visiting
www.discoversouthampton.
co.uk
Southampton Guest Guide: City wide events
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WEST SIDE STORY which comes to Mayflower Theatre
from 22 April to 3 May changed the course of musical
theatre when it opened on Broadway in 1957 and it still
remains one of the most successful stage shows of all time.
Based on Romeo and Juliet, “WEST SIDE STORY” is set
on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and explores the rivalry
between two teenage gangs; one white, the other Puerto
Rican. The score includes the unforgettable songs ‘Maria’,
‘Tonight’, ‘Somewhere’, ‘America’ and ‘I Feel Pretty’.
The Smash Hit show DIRTY DANCING returns from
10 – 28 June. An unprecedented live experience, exploding
with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and
sensationally sexy dancing.
Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash-
hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely
independent young spirits from different worlds, who come
together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant
summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs, including “Hungry
Eyes”, “Hey! Baby”, “Do You Love Me?” and the heart
stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life”. Don’t miss your
chance to see Dirty Dancing, a truly spectacular musical
theatre event.
Disney’s THE LION KING will play for nine weeks in
Southampton from 11 July – 6 September
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the
evocative rhythms of Africa, The Lion King will redefine your
expectations of theatre.
A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s classic
film transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes
with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.
At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba – the
epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his
destined role as King of the Pridelands.
The superbly enjoyable West End production of SINGIN’ IN
THE RAIN runs from 16 September till 5 October and is a
smash hit with critics and audiences alike. This spectacular
show is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and
tinseltown glamour of one the world’s best loved movies and
features all the songs from the glorious MGM score including
Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the
classic Singin’ in the Rain.
WICKED casts its spell over Southampton from 21 October
till 15 November. In a brilliantly witty re-imagining of the
stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in
‘‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible
untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between
two sorcery students.
Their extraordinary
adventures in Oz will
ultimately see them fulfil
their destinies as Glinda
The Good and the
Wicked Witch of
the West.
Venue details:
The Mayflower Theatre
Commercial Road
Ticket information:
023 8071 1811
For full information about
what is on:
www.mayflower.org.uk
Southampton Guest Guide: Cultural Tourist
West End in SOUTHAMPTON
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Nuffield is Southampton’s leading
professional and Hampshire’s only
producing theatre company and
celebrates its 50th birthday this year.
Based at the Nuffield Theatre, on the
University of Southampton’s Highfield
campus, just 15 minutes from the city centre, Nuffield
brings theatre of the highest quality to Southampton.
Highlights of 2014 include: Noel Coward’s Tonight
at 8.30 (24 April – 24 May 2014), a collection of nine
one-act plays from vaudeville to satire, from broad
farce to intricate comedy of manners, from melodrama
to romance, these plays span the full, glorious range of
Coward’s writing. Performed in rep, come once, twice
or three times – or for the most adventurous, try one
of our marathon days when you can see all nine plays
back to back with meal intervals in Nuffield Kitchen in
between.
At the end of May, Cheek by Jowl present the vivid and
violent Jacobean tragedy, ‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore’,
and in June, Northern Stage present an adaptation of
American Joseph Heller’s classic novel, Catch 22.
In August, Nuffield joins some of Southampton’s
leading cultural organisations for a month long arts
festival in the City’s Guildhall Square. Nuffield will
present Football’s Coming Home, a play based on
the highs and lows of following one of the country’s
greatest football clubs, the Saints. Performances
will take place in a temporary outdoors stadium built
to recreate the drama and spectacle of attending a
football match.
Hans Christian Anderson’s children’s fairytale, The
Snow Queen, is Nuffield’s 2014 Christmas show
(December 2014 – January 2015). With a spectacular
set and stunning special effects, this production
promises to entertain and enchant all ages.
In addition, Nuffield has a regular Saturday children’s
theatre series and welcomes CBeebies’ Charlie and
Lola to the Theatre during October half term in 2014.
Rich Hall, Robin Ince and Paul Chowdry visit Nuffield
in the spring as part of our comedy season. Nuffield
Youth Theatre will present The Laramie Project Cycle
(10 – 12 April 2014) investigating the murder of a young
gay man Matthew Shepherd in Laramie, Wyoming; an
act of such brutality and hate that shocked America
into taking a difficult look at itself.
Nuffield Kitchen offers a delicious range of snacks and
lunches on weekdays, and is open on performance
evenings for pre show dinners and pre/post show
drinks. Booking in advance the evening is advisable as
the restaurant can get very busy.
There is plenty of free parking on campus from 5pm
every evening, at weekends and during the university
holiday period. The uni-link bus service runs direct from
the city centre to the Theatre and beyond to Eastleigh
and Southampton Airport Parkway - and a theatre
ticket gets you a free ride one way.
For the latest news and to find out what’s currently on
visit: nuffieldtheatre.co.uk or call 023 8067 1771
or follow us on Twitter @nuffieldtheatre and
Facebook /nuffieldtheatre
Southampton Guest Guide: Cultural Tourist
Venue details:
Nuffield Theatre
University Road,
Southampton,
SO17 1TR
023 8067 1771
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
Highlights: 10 – 12 April | The Laramie Project Cycle
24 April – 24 May | Noel Coward’s Tonight at 8.30
27 – 31 May | Tis Pity She’s A Whore
3 – 7 June | Catch 22
August | Nuffield Outdoors
29 October – 1 November | Charlie and Lola
December - January | The Snow Queen
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Tigers in
HAMPSHIRE!AND MANY MORE ANIMALS...
Southampton Guest Guide: Out and About
Set in 140 acres of beautiful Hampshire landscape, Marwell Zoo is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world – and play a big part in helping to save them.From ring-tailed coatis to poison
arrow frogs, wonderful white rhinos to
Amur leopards, cotton-top tamarins to
meerkats and giraffes there’s more than
170 exotic and endangered species
to see.
The zoo has plenty of
special events to keep
the family busy too,
including an Easter
Egg Hunt, Bird of Prey
shows and an epic
Rise of the Dinosaurs
trail with an array of
frightening prehistoric
characters.
SKY WARRIORS bird of prey show
5-6th April and 12-13th April
Together with Liberty’s owl, raptor and
reptile centre Marwell Zoo is inviting
guests to enjoy a spectacular bird of
prey show. Watch the agile birds duck,
dive and swoop over your heads and
learn fascinating facts about these
incredible Sky Warriors.
Easter & Dino Egg Hunt From 5th April to 21st April
Marwell will be celebrating Easter by
hosting FREE fun crafts every day for all
the family.
What’s more, during the Easter
weekend from April 18th to the 21st,
the hugely popular Easter Egg Hunt will
return, but this time with a Dino twist!
Don’t miss your chance to take part,
collect your chocolate egg and meet the
Easter Bunny.
Rise of the Dinosaurs
23rd May – 2nd September
This summer Marwell Zoo will be
transformed into a Jurassic Jungle. Be
enthralled by awesome dinosaurs as
they come to life with animatronics,
roaring or spitting at anyone who dares
to get near them.
Terrifying tyrants
such as the flying
Quetzalcoatlus,
armoured Triceratops,
spiked Edmontonia,
the plated Stegosaurus
and the king of
them all, the deadly
Tyrannosaurus Rex will
be taking up residence
in Marwell.
Sunset party in the park 13th June
and 5th July
Marwell’s Sunset Party in the Park is
back by popular demand! Visit the zoo
for a party to remember!
Visitors will have out of hours access to
the Rise of the Dinosaurs event, be able
to see the animals at sunset and enjoy
special talks. Party at the inflatable’s
area, jump on the bouncy castle and
challenge the inflatable bungee run, all
this and more fun for all the family.
Plus, to keep the party swinging,
choose between two nights of incredible
performances and entertainment
including fire shows, giant animal
characters and live bands.
Visitors can explore the play parks, take a trip on the train, listen to fascinating animal talks and watch the animals being fed.
Venue details:
Marwell Wildlife,
Winchester
SO21 1JH
01962 777407
www.marwell.org.uk
Halloween Festival 25th October – 2nd November
Get ready to be spooked at Marwell’s
Halloween Festival! Enjoy a trip on
the zoo’s ghoulish ghost train, design
a pumpkin for carving and watch the
animals explore and eat their tasty
pumpkin treats.
Christmas at Marwell..
be enchanted! 22nd November –
24th December
Marwell’s infamous Christmas event
returns to the zoo. Let them take you on
a magical journey through Marwell Hall.
Take part in spellbinding storytelling,
Christmas themed crafts and meet
Santa, Mrs Claus and their attentive
elves!
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ALYS SCOTT HAWKINSWhen Southampton based artist Alys Scott Hawkins embarked on her project to hand draw a map representing all the businesses on bustling Bedford Place, she had no idea quite how absorbing the work would become.
Having grown up in the area Alys
was fully aware of the charms of the
independent quarter which boasts
businesses with a Victorian pedigree
(W.J French and Sons are one of
the oldest surviving shoe making
businesses in the UK. The business
started in 1794 and they moved to
Bedford Place in 1890) and those
deploying the very latest technology
(Electric Bike World).
“I grew up in the Bedford Place area
and went to school at St Anne’s so I
thought I knew the area pretty well.
“But this project has taught me so much
– and made me really curious to find out
more,” she said.
The idea for the map was hatched after
running a workshop at Hepwright’s
Vintage shop and hearing the memories
of locals speaking about the changing
nature of the street.
“The idea was for me to draw a map
for the whole street and collect the
snippets of conversations and treasured
memories,” explained Alys.
Funding for the project was secured
through Solent University where Alys
teaches and the Bedford Place Map
Project was born.
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Working with Emma Golby-Kirk from
NOW Heritage, who specialises in oral
history, students from Solent University
were taught interview techniques and
sent out to capture the reminiscences of
local people.
And online, people with photos and
memorabilia were encouraged to
download their treasures for all to enjoy.
“The online side of the project has
developed a life of its own,” admitted
Alys.”We’ve had 90-year-olds sending
us emails from their ipads and the
facebook and twitter accounts have
really taken off.”
Fascinating photos, documents and
memories have been shared and these
have spawned reminiscences across
the city.
Bedford Place has always been a
thoroughfare and it was because people
used it to get from A to B that it started
to be developed.
The earliest Ordnance Survey maps give
a beautifully detailed picture of what
the street was like in 1865 and how
the elegant homes became business
frontages as the years went by.
Alys plans to launch her map at the
Bedford Place Vintage Family Festival
on Sunday June 22 and she hopes to
attract further funding to make a series
of films about the area.
“I would like to take the audio material
and make a series of short animated
films. I’ve also got ideas for an
interactive i:book and we’ve thought
about shops having QR codes so you
can access information about them on
your smart phone.
“The possibilities are endless,” she said.
Alys Scott Hawkins - Self Portrait.
Images © with thanks to the Bedford Place Map Project
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Southampton Guest Guide: Future Southampton
A MOUTH-WATERING Prospect for Southampton
Watermark WestQuayExciting restaurant names such as Jamie’s, Wahaca, Byron
and Five Guys could be among the mouthwatering mix
being served up as part of the new Watermark WestQuay
development.
Discussions are underway with London-based restaurants
who are keen to come out of the capital and they are
seriously looking at Southampton.
The first phase of Watermark WestQuay will see a landmark
cinema building, up to 20 restaurants and additional retail
space, alongside newly created public space in front of the
city’s medieval town walls.
The new public space will help to really bring Watermark
WestQuay to life and there are plans being hatched to use the
area for markets and outdoor music events.
Ocean VillageAt Ocean Village, which is home to the Harbour Lights
Picturehouse and Cineworld Cinema, the Admirals Quay
development is rapidly taking shape.
As well as creating beautiful new homes by the water, work is
also underway to bring more top restaurants and cafés to the
marina so everyone can enjoy relaxing by the waterside.
Another exciting element of the changes taking place at
Ocean Village will be the development of a new five star hotel.
Work is due to start this summer on the 85-bedroom hotel
and luxury apartments complex. The hotel will become part of
the Harbour Hotels group and will be called The Southampton
Harbour Hotel. A major attraction will be a rooftop version of
The Jetty, the award-winning restaurant run by the group’s
top Michelin chef, Alex Aitken.
Visitors to the city in the coming years will be able to enjoy even more places to stop for a tasty bite to eat at lunchtime or relax over a delicious dinner before heading to the theatre or cinema. Here is a taster of the major developments taking root in Southampton...
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Arts Complex in the Cultural QuarterSouthampton’s new arts complex
will be a stunning visitor attraction at
the heart of the city’s thriving Cultural
Quarter comprising museums, galleries,
theatres and music venues.
Presenting a world-class mix of
contemporary art, performance and
film, the arts complex will be a magnet
for people across the city, region and
beyond with rich arts experiences on
offer and a unique creative ambience.
There will be cafés and restaurants
offering a global gourmet experience
that promises to be eclectic and
high quality.
Already there is interest from a well
known coffee brand, a London-based
restaurant operator with a Scandinavian
style café/ bar operation as well as
a local business with a Spanish
tapas concept.
Looking around Southampton City Centre you can’t help but notice all the cranes in the sky signalling major developments coming out of the ground.
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Southampton Guest Guide: Out and About
Family FunVisit Peppa Pig World at Paultons Theme Park,
voted best park in the UK by Mumsnet and home
to more than 60 family rides and attractions.
Check out some of the cars used by Jeremy, Richard and
James for some of their more ambitious challenges in the
World of Top Gear at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum
You can let off some steam with a morning of physical
activity at the New Forest Activities Centre or
journey to the Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover
where you will find vultures, barn owls and hawks.
Sticking with the natural world, Marwell Zoo has an
astounding range of wildlife and prides itself on its
conservation work. While at Birdworld near Farnham you
can see Penguins feeding and free flying Kookaburras
Or take to the trees for an exhilarating adventure
experience with Go Ape at Moors Valley Country Park
and Itchen Valley Country Park near Eastleigh.
Family-run Longdown Activity Farm in Ashurst
has daily activities and plenty of cute animals.
A day at the seaside awaits you at Southsea Beach. You
can see spectacular views from the Spinnaker Tower in
Portsmouth and if you are brave enough, venture across the
glass floor. Nearby at Gunwharf Quays you can enjoy a spot
of shopping and lunch overlooking Portsmouth Harbour.
There are over 100 hands-on interactive science
and technology exhibits idea for all the family at
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium.
Gardeners WorldExplore 200 acres of beautiful gardens at Exbury
Gardens and Steam Railway in the New Forest, world-
famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons,
azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs.
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey is a 180-
acre garden paradise with a magnificent collection
of more than 42,000 plants and boasts one of the
largest Winter Gardens of its kind in Europe.
While the National Trust’s Mottisfont is set in glorious
grounds by the River Test., with a medieval priory
that was gradually changed into a country house.
Gilbert White’s House and Oates Museum nr Alton are
also well worth a visit. The naturalist is regarded as Darwin’s
inspiration and his house and gardens are a national treasure.
The New Forest Museum is packed full of displays
and activities about the New Forest National Park,
including a Family Fun Tree interactive exhibit.
Step Back in TimeWinchester is a spectacular cathedral city, where more than
15 centuries of Christian faith is captured in the glorious
architecture. After marvelling at Winchester Cathedral’s
history, why not stop for a cuppa at their elegant café? The
Great Hall in the city is home to ‘King Arthur’s Round Table’.
Close by in Alresford is the Watercress Railway
Line where you can climb aboard a carriage pulled by
either a steam or loco engine to travel through some
of the county’s famous watercress beds and alighting
Discover & Explore
Visitors staying in Southampton are in a great position to explore the best that Hampshire has to offer. Whether you choose to take a short break or stay a little longer, there are plenty of adventures awaiting you – and here are just a few ideas to get you started...
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www.ham
pshiretopattractions.co.uk
at a number of character stations along the route.
Basing House in Basingstoke was once the country’s
largest private home, owned by the powerful courtier
William Paulet, Marques of Winchester. The Great
Barn, which dates back to Tudor times, is the
largest surviving, fully intact building of its kind.
Take a trip back to Victorian times with a visit to Milestone’s
Museum in Basingstoke and explore a network of full size
streets inside a purpose built museum, telling the story of
Hampshire’s social, industrial and commercial history
Tudor House in Southampton tells over 800 years of
history with interactive guides and audio-visual displays,
which bring the house to life. The story of Southampton’s
maritime history is told at SeaCity Museum.
Situated on the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of
the New Forest, you will find the unique and picturesque
village of Buckler’s Hard where warships for Nelson’s navy
were built. Buckler’s Hard in the New Forest story tells
the fascinating history of this unique village from its origins
as a port for importing sugar cane to its ship building.
The Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop
is home to a unique collection of aviation history
of national and international importance.
Ahoy There...From Southampton explore the Isle of Wight with
Red Funnel Ferries. Wightlink Ferries if travelling
from Portsmouth and discover royal residences,
dramatic coastline and a funky vintage vibe.
Just down the M27 is Southampton’s
neighbouring city of Portsmouth. Visit
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,
home to the world-famous ships
HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860,
the new Mary Rose Museum and
the National Museum of the Royal
Navy boasts a magnificent collection
illustrating our proud naval heritage.
The Blue Reef Aquarium
offers a dazzling undersea safari
and if you travel to the top of
the iconic Spinnaker Tower
you can take in stunning views of the Solent.
Along the beach to Eastney, you will find the Royal
Marines Museum with an extensive collection
of displays gathered from around the world.
A short trip across the water takes you to Gosport where
you will find the Royal Navy Submarine Museum. You
can get a real feel for the life of a submariner by going on
board HMS Alliance, a WW2 submarine. Also, Explosion!
the Museum of Naval Firepower which tells the story of naval
warfare from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles.
To find out more about these and numerous other attractions,
please visit www.hampshireattractions.co.uk
For special offers and discount vouchers for more than
36 attractions visit www.hampshireattractions.co.uk/offers
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Highlights of the 2014 programme:
MAY
Sat 31 Vikings! Family Cruise
11am – 1pm & Trip to see
Five Cruise Ships Depart
3pm – 6pm
JUNE
Sun 1 Leisurely Lunch Cruise
11am – 4pm
Sat 14 Docks Commentary Trip
11am – 1pm & Music Cruise
on Southampton Water to
watch three cruise ships
depart 3pm – 6pm
Sun 15 Father’s Day Sea Angling
Trip 8am – 5pm
Sat 21 Round the Island Yacht
Race 10am – 4pm
Sun 22 Leisurely Lunch Cruise
11am – 4pm
JULY
Fri 4 US Independence Day Jazz
Cruise 7pm – 10pm
Fri 25 Docks Commentary Trip
4pm – 6pm
Sat 26 Extended trip cruising to
Eastern Solent 1pm – 7pm
Sun 27 Leisurely Lunch Cruise
11am – 4pm
AUGUST
Fri 8 Cowes Week Fireworks
Cruise 6pm – 23.59pm
Sun 10 RORC Round Britain and
Ireland Race 10am – 4pm
Mon 25 One-way trip to Poole
(passengers make own way
back to Southampton)
10am – 3.30pm
SEPTEMBER
Sat 6 Merchant Navy Day Cruise
11am – 4pm
Sun 7 Leisurely Lunch Cruise
11am – 4pm
Sun 14 Heritage Open Days
Weekend. Ship open to
visitors 10am-4pm, then
short Docks cruise with live
music, 5.30pm – 8pm
Venue details:
Excursions start and finish
from Berth 48, Eastern Docks,
Southampton SO14 3QN.
Entrance via Dock Gate 4.
Order tickets call
0844 357 2329
tickets@ss-shieldhall.co.uk
www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk
A heritage, cargo-passenger steamship
included in the National Historic Fleet,
the SS Shieldhall was launched on
the Clyde in 1955, and later owned
by Southern Water until her purchase
for £20,000 in 1988 by the charity that
still operates her. Today the Shieldhall
is a unique seagoing ‘time capsule’.
Whilst other heritage ships are held
permanently in dry dock, the Shieldhall
is very active, with a programme that
allows passengers to access the
impressive steam engines at work in
the engine room itself, and the bridge,
complete with traditional instruments
and gleaming brasswork.
In April 2013 a HLF grant of £1.4 million
was awarded for the project
‘Saving Shieldhall – Conservation in
Action’, securing her future for the
next 25 years.
Shieldhall continues to operate a variety
of day cruises in the Solent and further
afield. Passengers are encouraged to
see how the ship operates, and meet
the Captain and volunteer crew. Expect
a commentary relating to many of the
sites and cruise and container ships
that Shieldhall passes during her trips
along Southampton Water and beyond.
Shieldhall is considered a very stable
ship, providing an excellent viewing
platform. There is plenty of covered
seating on board, and a fully licensed
bar and saloon serving hot snacks and
refreshments.
The 2014 cruising programme runs from
May – September, but look out too for
‘alongside events’ taking place in dock.
SS ShieldhallTHE
ALIVE&STEAMING!
Don’t miss the chance to cruise on Southampton’s ‘hidden gem’!
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From coast to countryside, whether your passion is heritage, culture, shopping or a fun-filled family day out, the world-renowned Hamble Valley has it all. Located to the east of Southampton, this area of outstanding natural beauty is quite literally at your feet.Known as the Strawberry Coast, The
Hamble Valley is set alongside the
stunning River Hamble, tucked between
the bustling cities of Southampton,
Winchester and Portsmouth
and stretching along 25 miles of
Hampshire’s coastline.
There is so much on offer with a variety
of unique family attractions from Manor
Farm, the Victorian working farm which
was the setting for the BBC’s Wartime
Farm series to Bursledon Windmill
and Bursledon Brickworks. Discover
delightfully quaint villages and charming
towns and over 1500 acres of unspoilt
countryside with five country parks.
Enjoy beautiful waterside vistas and
amble through woodlands, marshes and
meadows on one of the many walking
trails including the Strawberry Trail,
a long distance walk along the River
Hamble, the Cobbett Trail, a short walk
around the village of Botley and the
Hamble Rail Trail.
Hamble River events take place
throughout the year, attracting
world class yachtsmen and racing
enthusiasts. Competition within the
sailing world is strong and many sailors
come to showcase their skills.
Events include Hamble Week, the
Hamble Winter & Spring Series, the
Bursledon Regatta and national World
Series competitions.
The essence of a sailing lifestyle
is captured through the marinas,
chandleries, restaurants and boutiques,
located along the shoreline. Indeed,
numerous opportunities present
themselves to way anchor and
investigate the local vintage ales.
The Hamble Valley welcomes families
and is a child-friendly destination with
plenty of free and low cost activities to
keep the young and the young at hear
entertained.
Whether you are on a romantic short
break or visiting for the week with
a young family, you’ll wish you had
discovered the Hamble Valley sooner.
For further information on
glorious days out on the
River Hamble or your personal
journey through the
Hamble Valley, visit
www.hamblevalley.com
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Sharing the secrets of the best places to shop, sip and stroll...
Afternoon tea?
Try The Mercure Southampton
Centre Dolphin Hotel. Their
afternoon tea is great, with modern
cake stands and plenty to eat with
as much tea as you can drink!
They cater for families of all ages
and is located on the High Street
so a really great atmosphere. If it’s
a special occasion you can include
Champagne into your afternoon
tea too!
34 High St, SO14 2HN
023 8038 6460
We ask a local who is passionate about Southampton to give us the inside track on where to visit in the city. Abi Coen, Revenue Manager at The Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel, gave us these top tips.
Where would you recommend as a must visit for visitors and why?
Walking around the old town gives
the visitor to Southampton a great
sense of its history and the links to
famous people like Jane Austen.
Tudor House Museum is well worth
a visit - my favourite place is the
ruins at the end of the High Street
near to Town Quay. The ghost
tours and walking tours are well
worth booking onto as you get to
see so many interesting places you
might otherwise miss.
Bugle St, SO14 2AD
023 8083 4242
LITTLE BLACK B KOO
Which bar serves the best cocktails? Which one is your favourite? The new Mexican place on Oxford
Street called Chimichanga does a
happy hour from 5-7pm - it’s good
value and they have excellent food
and relaxing snugs to relax in with
friends and family. My favourite
cocktail is a classic Mojito, I love
the way that the bar tender creates
the drink.
48 Oxford Street, SO14 3DP
023 8023 1204
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Perfect day in Southampton:
• Mayflower park for a walk
and see what Cruise Liners
are in.
• Go shopping at West Quay
• Go for a dip at The Quays
swimming pool and relax
before...
• Happy hour Cocktails at
Chimichanga.
• Dinner at Prezzos in
Oxford street.
• Live music at the Platform
Tavern, the Brook, the White
Star, or at the Joiners.
Sunday lunch?
I would recommend the Cowherds
pub on The Avenue for a traditional
roast but make sure you book
as it gets very busy. If you want
something a little less conventional
I would go to the White Star in
Oxford Street. The food is great -
it is the only Michelin Star
restaurant in the city giving you
wonderful food without the London
price tag.
28 Oxford St, SO14 3DJ
023 8082 1990
Where would you go for a romantic meal?
Pulcinellas in Bedford Place. It is
romantic, comfortable and relaxing
- the food is great and well priced.
I recommend the Rib Eye Steak
- its the best! They have a variety
of nights from wild to romantic -
definitely check this out.
16 Carlton Pl, SO15 2DY
023 8033 5100
If you could recommend one thing to see or do what would it be?
See a show at the Mayflower.
The building is historic and
beautiful - and you get to see
West End shows. Its just amazing,
I’m seeing Dirty Dancing in June
and can’t wait.
22-26 Commercial Rd, SO15 1GE
023 8071 1811
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Southampton Guest Guide: New ideas
Brewing upa WINNING new idea for Southampton
A landmark Southampton building
dating back to the 15th century is being
given a new lease of life by husband
and wife Stewart & Mandy,
and brewer Aidan Lavin.
The couple have established a
reputation for serving great beer in a
convivial atmosphere at The Platform
Tavern near Town
Quay.
And now they are
all set to take their
winning formula to the
historic Wool House,
with plans to turn
it into a brewhouse
and quirky venue
for weddings and
celebrations.
The Grade I-listed
building, which was built in 1415 as a
storehouse for wool, used to contain the
city’s maritime museum but it has been
empty since the museum moved to its
new home at the civic centre.
“We intend to breathe life back into
this wonderful building and bring the
historic art of brewing back to our city
by creating Southampton’s very first
Brew-House.
“Not only will we have a working
brewery but customers will be able to
watch our brewers at work and whilst
doing so can sample our fine ales and
pair this with something from one of our
menus,” said Mandy.
The Platform Tavern already brews its
own beer but the Wool House will allow
them to further
develop their ales.
Mandy explained:
“Before the
development of
large commercial
breweries in
England, pubs,
taverns, inns and
ale houses would
have brewed and
sold there own ales
under the same roof.
“We want to return to this tradition.
We want to produce comparatively
small batches of high quality beer of all
styles and strengths to be served via
cask, keg and bottle, on site, for the
discerning palates of the good people
of Southampton.
“Our beautiful bespoke 6bbl (1000 litre)
brewery will be on show to all visitors
and we aim to educate guests about the
brewing process via our well informed,
enthusiastic staff, scheduled brewery
Venue details:
The Dancing Man
Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2AR
We intend to breathe life back into this wonderful building and bring the historic art of brewing back to our city by creating Southampton’s very first Brew-House.
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tours and free handout literature.
“Of course we don’t expect everyone
to share our love of beer, but we are
sure our passion for flavour will offer
something for everyone in our range of
soft drinks, wines and spirits and hot
drinks.
Here’s what head brewer Aidan has to
say about his job ...
“As the brewer here at Dancing Man
Brewery it is down to me what goes
onto our products. A responsibility I
take very seriously!
“I believe there should be no expense
spared when selecting raw ingredients
to craft our ales. As a very proud
Southampton resident I feel duty bound
to give our fellow Sotonians the best
ales humanly possible.
“I feel equally proud in our aim
that visitors to the city might find
Southampton synonymous with good
quality ale. Our country’s national drink.
“To these ends I use traditional methods
of brewing, coupled with newer
techniques developed from hundreds
of years of our rich and successful
brewing history, to produce a range
of award winning ales inspired by a
passion for flavour and aroma of the
highest quality.
“As a true believer in innovation and
progression, I fully embrace modern
beer dispense techniques such as kegs
and bottles, whilst maintaining that for
some beer styles our traditional cask ale
method is superior.
“For this reason we aim to cover all of
these mediums (cask, keg & bottle), to
bring people the widest range of beer
styles possible.
“With full flavour being the goal, I
choose not to employ the tradition of
using isinglass finings (a product made
from the swim bladder of sturgeon fish)
as a clarification agent.
“This means that they pour with a
beautiful natural haze, fuller body and
an enhanced flavour and aroma. For
this reason our beers are also vegan
and vegetarian friendly.
“Our aim is to keep growing and
supply more people with our products,
whilst maintaining and improving our
standards, to become something the
people of Southampton can be truly
proud of.”
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Located in Oxford Street, Southampton, the Olive Tree has a reputation for good, honest, home cooked, French style food.As well as extensive a la carte menu we also specialise in
seafood, and have daily seafood specials written up on our
black boards; the restaurant is also known for its seasonally
inspired classic French bistro dishes. Why not visit us and
try our homemade chicken liver parfait, followed by linguini
seafood and treat yourself to a café Gourmand (coffee and
mini desserts) for dessert.
If you’re unsure of which wine to select, our staff are more
than happy to recommend a wine to compliment your meal
and help complete your dining experience.
Open 7 days a week, with lunch served from midday to 6pm
and dinner from 6pm until late.
Visit on a Sunday and enjoy live piano music from 6pm and
our Prix Fixe Menu £19.95 for three courses or visit during the
week, and Monday to Friday we offer a Lunch Prix Fixe Menu
£10.95 for three courses.
If you’re a big party we can
offer a set menu so please
contact us to discuss your
requirements.
Venue details:
29 Oxford Street,
Southampton, SO14 3DJ.
023 8034 3333
Open 7 days a week
12pm-late
info@olivetree.co.uk
www.olivetree.co.uk
The Olive Tree
Fine Dining in the ♥ of SOUTHAMPTON
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A beautiful selection of womens wear from French Brand Devernois. Cleverly created to co-ordinate outfits for all occasions.www.devernois.fr 47 Bedford Place, SO15 2DG. Tel: 023 8023 7501 Mon to Sat. 10am till 5pm.
Bedford Place offers a fascinating selection of small independent shops and stylish boutiques. This part of the city is also filled with bars and bistros all within easy reach of the city centre and parks.
Cloud WineThe most diverse wine & spirit specialist in the city. Open every day, with helpful staff for advice. Please come and browse.45 Bedford Place. Tel- 023 8022 8015.www.cloud-wine.co.uk
At Scarpini you’ll find a beautiful array of designer shoes & accessories, from brands including: UGG Australia, Paul Smith, Pretty Ballerina & Frye, to name but a few. Visit us at www.scarpini.co.uk or in store at 48 Bedford Place. Tel: 02380 225 466.
Venue details:
Tooti’s Gelato Bar
5a 6a Bedford Place,
SO15 2BY
Open 7 days a week
11am-11pm
Tel: 023 8063 4196
www.tootisgelato.com
When it comes to creating lip-smacking flavour, artisanal gelato makers Tooti’s have got it licked.The Bedford Place gelateria uses traditional methods and the finest ingredients to make every mouthful as delicious as the first.For those of you pondering over the question ‘Isn’t gelato just a fancy word for ice cream?’ - here is a little insight into what makes the difference.Tooti’s artisan gelato contains a higher proportion of milk to cream reducing the fat content by around 2/3 compared with industrially produced ice creams.Ice creams are churned faster and harder than gelato pumping them full of air and increasing their volume by at least 25 and up to 90 percent. This makes them a little fluffier. Gelato is churned at a much slower pace, keeping it dense and more flavourful.It was the Neapolitans who were credited with creating the first true ice creams, which appeared in an 18th century cookbook. Our love for gelato and ice cream has grown over the centuries and now Tooti’s is part of a new generation of makers with a passion for gelato.Tooti’s offers a unique, modern-day gelateria
dining experience with more than 36 different varieties of gelato and sorbet ranging from traditional vanilla and strawberry to Eton mess, bubblegum and tiramisu. They serve freshly
prepared crepes, waffles with a touch of vanilla and an exciting range of soft drinks, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages.Their delicious sundaes and milkshakes are created using gelato, while their sorbet smoothies use sorbets that are all dairy free and vegan friendly.Tooti’s offers a family friendly atmosphere with retro games consoles built in to the
booths, board games and a football table that are all free to use.Rumour has it we are going to be basking in the sunbeams this year. Rain or shine, Tootis is the perfect place to bring your family for the essential taste of summer.
What’s your flavour?
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Oxford Street
Simons at OxfordsWell-loved award-winning Restaurant and Wine Bar with an enviable reputation for the quality of its food, wine and service. Fresh fish and daily specials always available.35-36 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DS Tel: 023 8022 4444www.simonsatoxfords.com
Olive TreeThe Olive Tree Restaurant Southampton is situated in the gastronomic centre of Southampton on Oxford Street. For 16 years we have been serving fresh fish from our daily special boards as well as a choice from our a la carte menu. Enjoy live music on Sunday evenings.29 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DJ Tel: 023 8034 3333 www.olivetree.co.uk
The GrapesOne of Southampton’s most historic public houses and, famously, a backdrop to the film Titanic , starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslett. Serving a wide range of real ales, spirits and snacks.41-43 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DP Tel: 023 8033 3220www.thegrapessouthampton.co.uk
The London HotelBuilt in 1907 the pub maintains its atmosphere attracting characters from all walks of life and you are sure of a warm welcome. Traditional pub lunch menu and Sunday roasts. Regular cabaret evenings.Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DT Tel: 023 8071 0652www.the-london.co.uk
Oxford Street is the site of Southampton’s cosmopolitan rendezvous, located between the history of the old city walls, and the beautiful residential waterfront location at Ocean Village.
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