Welcome to Southampton

Southampton is a port city located on the south coast of England in the county of Hampshire. It is the largest city in the county and has a population of over 250,000 people. The city has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and it played a significant role in the medieval period as a major trading center. Today, Southampton is a vibrant city with a diverse economy, a thriving cultural scene, and a range of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

One of the most notable attractions in Southampton is its historic old town, which is home to a range of medieval buildings and landmarks. The city's medieval walls, which date back to the 14th century, are a popular attraction, as are the Tudor House and Garden, the Bargate, and the Medieval Merchant's House. The city also has a range of museums and galleries, including the SeaCity Museum, which tells the story of Southampton's maritime history, and the Southampton City Art Gallery, which houses a collection of over 5,000 works of art.

Southampton is also known for its thriving cultural scene, with a range of festivals and events taking place throughout the year. The city hosts the Southampton Boat Show, one of the largest boat shows in Europe, as well as the Southampton International Film Festival, the Southampton Mela Festival, and the Southampton Pride Festival. The city also has a range of theaters and music venues, including the Mayflower Theatre, which hosts a range of West End shows, and the O2 Guildhall, which has hosted concerts by some of the biggest names in music.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Hope Community School Southampton Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Wright	Central Hall, St Mary Street Southampton Hampshire SO14 1NF 2380385122 School Website
Southampton City College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Stannard	St Mary Street Southampton Hampshire SO14 1AR 2380484848
St Johns Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kirsten Buist	Castle Way Southampton Hampshire SO14 2AU 02380226545 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Constable-Phelps	Ascupart Street Southampton Hampshire SO14 1LU 02380223930 School Website
Southampton Solent University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Julie Hall	East Park Terrace Southampton Hampshire SO14 0YN 2380319000 School Website
Fitrah Sips Other Independent School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Anas Al-Korj	55 Northumberland Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 0EJ 2380570849 School Website
Maytree Nursery And Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Goatley	Derby Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 0DY 02380630522 School Website
Woolston Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Simon Arthur	Florence Road Southampton Hampshire SO19 9DB 2380444447 School Website
St Patricks Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Michael Lobo	Fort Road Southampton Hampshire SO19 2JE 02380448502 School Website
Ludlow Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Corbin	Ludlow Road Woolston Southampton Hampshire SO19 2EU 02380433422 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Woolston Garton Road, Woolston, Hampshire, SO19 2DJ 0.81 Miles

Southampton Central Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL 0.97 Miles

Sholing Station Road, Sholing, Hampshire, SO19 8HH 1.36 Miles

Bitterne Macnaghten Road, Bitterne, Hampshire, SO18 1GG 1.56 Miles

St Denys Osborne Road South, Portswood, Hampshire, SO17 2EZ 1.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
West Quay Cars 023 8022 3450 5A City Commerce Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3EW 0.01 Miles
West Quay Chauffeurs 023 8021 6102 5A City Commerce Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3EW 0.01 Miles
Jeeves Of Hampshire 023 8022 2112 Old Bank Chambers, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3AA 0.21 Miles
Threeway Executive Travel 07946 577085 Royal Mail House/Terminus Ter, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3FD 0.23 Miles
Southampton Taxis Net 023 8000 5005 20 Craven Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1AX 0.44 Miles
Southampton Taxi Co 07899 881155 36 Northbrook Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0BU 0.62 Miles
Alamo Rent A Car 0871 384 9955 Unit J, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1GZ 0.76 Miles
Peartree Cars 023 8043 4439 15 Peartree Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7GU 0.77 Miles
Taxi Southampton 023 8022 2222 Unit 7 Millbank House, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5QH 0.84 Miles
Southampton Airport Cars 023 8007 0210 Northam Business Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5RP 0.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
City Commerce Centre D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxford Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bernard Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Albert Road South Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ocean Village Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ocean Village Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Chapel Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
High Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
High Street (163-164) D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanover Buildings D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Mary's Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wh Smiths Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bugle Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Marys Surgery	Telephone House High Street Southampton Hampshire SO14 2NW
Telephone House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	71 High Street Southampton SO14 2NW
St. Mary's Surgery 023 80333778	St.Mary's Surgery 1 Johnson Street Southampton Hampshire SO14 1LT
Solent Gp Surgery - Nicholstown	Royal South Hants Hospital Graham Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 0YG
Royal South Hants Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Brinton's Terrace Southampton SO14 0YG

Local Stores

Liberty Quays
Liberty Quays, Terminus Terrace
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 3ET
02380 232800
Store Website
0.02 miles

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SPAR Riverside
Chapel Riverside
Southampton
SO14 5FZ
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southampton Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Joan Stainer Centre
40-46 Mount Pleasant Road Northam Southampton Hampshire SO14 0EG 02380 222622 Website 1.05 miles

Animals Treated
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Brook House Veterinary Centre
12 Landguard Road Shirley Southampton Hampshire SO15 5DJ 02380 228570 reception@brookhousevets.com Website 1.31 miles
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Animals Treated
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Pet Vet
116 Portsmouth Road Woolston Southampton Hampshire SO19 9AP 02380 443999 Website 1.35 miles
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Bitterne Vets4pets Ltd
The Merry Oak Ph 103 Spring Road Southampton Hampshire SO19 2BN 02380 447272 bitterne@vets4pets.com Website 1.68 miles
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Beech House Veterinary Centre (Southampton)
64 West End Road Bitterne Southampton Hampshire SO18 6TG 02380 447797 Website 1.98 miles
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Vets Now (Southampton)
64 West End Road Southampton Hampshire SO18 6TG 02380 438 307 southamptonclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.98 miles
Amenities Referrals only Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Weston Shore
Short Walk Around The Field Adjacent To The Water On Weston Shore. There Is A Free Carpark, Cafe And Toilets, And Pitch And Putt Open In The Summer. Path Along Shore Suitable For Wheelchairs. Safe For Dogs.On The Bend At The Bottom Of Weston Lane. 17 Rothschild Cl Southampton Lancashire SO19 9TE 1.32 miles

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Southampton Common
A Vast Common (3000 Acres) With Pathways, Woods, Water And Even An Old Abandoned Graveyard. There Are Areas Of Mud Or Cleaner Pathways To Keep To, And Open Spaces To Throw A Ball. Depending On The Weather And Time Available, I Walk A Range Of Routes. You Can Access The Area By Car Quite Easily With Some Parking, But Weekends Can Be Busy. Access By Foot Off The Road Is Very Easy As Well. There’S A Playground And Beautiful Wildlife To See. I Never Get Bored Of The Area! Southampton Lancashire 2.01 miles There’S A Broad Range Of Access Points, But The Website Gives Good Direction If You Are New To The Area. There’S A Great Pub There Too!

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Netley Abbey Hall Recreation Ground Netley Abbey
This Is An Ideal Walk If You Want To Park Up And Have Easy Access To A Large Flat Field Which Is Great For Ball Running. Right On The Field Is A Children's Play Park And As You Can See From The Photos You Are Right On The Beach Front So Ideal For A Nice Cooling Swim For Your Dog! 16A Victoria Rd Netley Southampton SO31 5DH 2.35 miles

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The Hill Netley
This Walk Is On What Was Previously The Old Dump, But Was Made Into A Green Area Over 10 Years Ago. One You Get Up The Hill To The Top It Is Safe For Even The More Hectic Dogs Off Lead. Wooded And Grass Areas With Some Picnic Areas. If It Rains Make Sure You Wear Wellies. Next To What Used To Be A Pub (Dancing Goose I Think) Where You Can Still Park Your Car. The Video Shared Is After It Rained As It Leaves A Huge Puddle The Hounds Love ?? 76 Grange Rd. Netley Southampton SO31 5FH 2.36 miles Near To Bus Stop You Will See The Gates To Go In By The Pub. This Walk Can Be As Long Or Short As You Want.

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Royal Victoria Country Park
Many Different Ways Of Walking Through This Large Park. There Are Many Open Park Spaces For Throwing Balls, Forest Walks For Lots Of Sniffs, And The Sea For A Bit Of A Swim. In The Summer We Start With A Stroll Along The Shore And Then Walk Up Into The Woods, Do A Few Loops And Come Back Through The Open Park Next To The Church. In The Winter We Go Straight In To The Woods, Walk North Around The Bbq &Amp; Picnic Areas. You Can Park Your Car In The Park For £2. We Park On The Street Before The Park, You Should Find Spaces. Finally, Be Careful Of The Roads In The Park; They're Not Busy But Have Sharp Bends And Cars Seem To Appear From Out Of Nowhere. Netley Sailing Club Netley Southampton Lancashire SO31 5GA 3.08 miles Netley Abbey

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Royal Victoria Country Park
Woods, A Beach, Kids Park, Historical Sites, Fields All Rolled Into One. Nightingale Walk Southampton Lancashire SO31 5GA 3.16 miles There Is A School Car Park Which Is Free Parking Called The Hamble School. All You Need To Do To Get To The Park Is Walk Across The Field.

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Partly cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.6°C	16.9°C	13.7°C	13.7°C	14.9°C	16.3°C	18°C	20.8°C	24.4°C	25.6°C	21.8°C	19.7°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	16.9°C	14.1°C	14.1°C	15.1°C	16.4°C	18.1°C	20.8°C	26°C	27.1°C	21.8°C	19.7°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	18.4°C	18.7°C	18.3°C	18°C	20.6°C	25.5°C	27.9°C	28.5°C	28.5°C	27.8°C	25.6°C	22°C
Feels Like	18.4°C	18.7°C	18.3°C	18°C	20.6°C	28.1°C	30.8°C	31.3°C	31.3°C	30.6°C	28°C	23.1°C

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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	21.8°C	20.8°C	20.1°C	20°C	23°C	26.8°C	30.4°C	29.7°C	27.9°C	26.3°C	24.2°C	22.9°C
Feels Like	21.8°C	20.8°C	20.1°C	20°C	24.1°C	28.7°C	32.5°C	30.9°C	28.5°C	27°C	25.7°C	25.1°C

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