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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 [email protected] 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

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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


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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


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!

http://www.marwell.org.uk

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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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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


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


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


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

[email protected]

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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@HambleValley

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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

[email protected]

www.olivetree.co.uk

The Olive Tree

Fine Dining in the ♥ of SOUTHAMPTON

Southampton Guest Guide: Fork and Cork

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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.

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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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