Days Out in Southampton

Bed By 10pm

Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? We've got you covered!Bed By 10pm is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the…

Engine Rooms, Southampton

Three Day Linocut Course with Katherine Anteney – Black, White and Beyond

Join award winning printmaker Katherine Anteney to develop your linocut skills and create your own edition of prints.

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

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Saturday Life Drawing with Peter Camboropoulos

Work at your own pace with individual feedback and tuition on hand from Peter at these relaxed and friendly sessions.

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

Watercolours for Wellbeing: Inspired by Nature

Nina Lazarski will guide you to create beautiful watercolours and learn new techniques.To book another session within the series please return to our main event…

Tudor House and Garden, Southampton

Harry's Hamtun Guided Walk

The first blue tourist guide badges for Southampton were issued in 1976, one member of that original training course is still going strong, SSFC Stalwart Cheryl…

English Heritage: Medieval Merchant's House, Southampton

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Lead the Clipper Race home & experience SailGP from Steamship Shieldhall

Take your place on this very special cruise as Steamship Shieldhall witnesses history being made on the Solent.On Saturday 25 July, the world’s greatest ocean a…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

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The Art Club for Adults with Sarah L Goy

Take time out for yourself, switch off your phone and slow down at this creative group for grown-ups.

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

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Painting Crabs: Sunday Watercolours with Viktoriia Bezugla

Take inspiration from the season at this creative and calming workshop with fine artist and teacher Viktoriia Bezugla.

SeaCity Museum, Southampton

Art School Plus: Felting (11-16 years)

Felting is fun and fantastic! Be inspired by the new collection, tour the gallery and then learn the technique of felting.

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

Toddler Time: Delightful Dinosaurs (under 4’s and friends)

Let’s get creative with prehistoric predators!!Join us to enjoy stories and make lovely art with artist and early years practitioner Celia Ford.Older siblings a…

SeaCity Museum, Southampton

Southampton International Boat Show

The Southampton International Boat Show is back on 18-27 September for ten days of boating, watersports and entertainment on the waterfront.Expect a packed prog…

Mayflower Park, Southampton

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Oktoberfest Southampton

Willkommen to Oktoberfest Southampton 2026!The UK’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration returns for its 9th year!Get ready for a weekend of Bavarian mayhem, as we t…

Guildhall Square, Southampton

Junior Art School: Comics and Cartoons (7-13 years)

Do you love Comics and Cartoons? Get creative with a day designing your very own characters and bringing them to life!

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

Southampton: Walks of the Heart Outdoor Exploration Game

Set off on an exciting city-wide scavenger hunt where your smartphone becomes your guide and every location hides a new clue.

Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa, Southampton

Southampton Culture Club for Kids Week 1: All Aboard!

Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative.

SeaCity Museum, Southampton

The Sailing of the Mayflower Guided Walk

Southampton’s links with America had begun in the sixteenth century. Despite events being affected by Covid, walks, exhibitions, documentaries and films were al…

God's House Tower, Southampton

Art School Plus: Printing (11-16 years)

Perfect your printing skills. You will visit the gallery and be inspired by the collection.

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

Cowes Fireworks and Red Arrows Cruise

We are delighted to announce that Steamship Shieldhall will be sailing to view the Cowes Fireworks and Red Arrows.

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Junior Art School: Street Art (7-13 years)

Street Art is all around us. Learn all about the art and the artists who produce it.

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

The Avebury Papers - Fae And Folk Of Avebury

Get your creative hats on for this folklore and storytelling drop-in workshop as we imagine the creatures and lost souls of Avebury to create imagined portraits…

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

Steam to the Solent and see four cruise ships depart

Steam down Southampton Water to the Solent, passing the cruise ships Iona, MSC Virtuosa, Sky Princess, Ventura in berth, and on your return see a number of the…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

The Young Ones Art Club (7 – 13 years)

Join Southampton based artist Alex Sutherland to experiment with different art materials and ideas and have some fun!

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

Cruise to Portsmouth Harbour

We will pass into Portsmouth Harbour, home to the Royal Navy – an exciting opportunity to view Britain’s naval vessels and the dramatic skyline of Portsmouth, i…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Southampton's Ancient Monuments Revisited - A guided walk led by Jo Bailey

Follow in the footsteps of the founding members of the Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society to see how Southamptons medieval remains have survived nu…

The Bargate, Southampton

Southampton Culture Club for Kids Week 2: Legends and Labyrinths

Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative.

SeaCity Museum, Southampton

Art School Plus: Creative Journals (11-16 yrs)

Join us for a day of creativity, crafting an artist book around the theme of your choice.

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

One way trip from Southampton to Poole Harbour with the Shieldhall Stompers Jazz Band

One way trip to Poole, passengers make their own way back (coach transport may be booked – see separate form).

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Junior Art School: Clay Day (7-13 yrs)

Join us for a whole day of clay sculpture. You’ll learn plenty of new techniques, with a mix of guided activities in the morning and free choice to work on your…

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

Cruise from Poole Quay to the Jurassic Coast with the Wareham Whalers Shanty Band

Join our volunteers as we explore the World Heritage Jurassic Coast coastline. Our route will see Shieldhall depart her Poole Quay berth, passing the exclusive…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Exploring Surrealism: with Emma Morrissey

Join experienced artist & tutor Emma Morrissey to take inspiration from the artwork on display in the gallery.

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

Cruise from Poole Quay to The Needles with the Dorset Mutineers

See the sights of Poole Harbour, passing Brownsea Island and Sandbanks, Old Harry Rocks and Hengistbury Head, before sailing to the Needles themselves, one of t…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Bugs in Boxes (all ages)

Become a natural history collector, inspired by the Tudor House Garden. These creepy crawly creatures, complete with matchbox museum storage, are great fun to m…

Tudor House and Garden, Southampton

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RollerLand

Get ready to roll into a fun skating experience in the heart of Southampton, with sessions for all levels whether you're a complete beginner or just in it for t…

Esplanade, Southampton

One way trip from Poole to Southampton

One way trip to Southampton, departing Poole Quay, passengers make their own way back to Poole. (coach transport may be booked – see separate form).

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Southampton Culture Club for Kids Week 3: Time Machine!

Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative.

SeaCity Museum, Southampton

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Steamship Shieldhall Cruise to the west of The Needles

Cruise down Southampton Water to the Solent, then head west along the New Forest Coast, travelling out beyond Hurst Castle and the Needles Passage to the Needle…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Hampshire Card Show

The Hampshire Card Show is an exciting event for collectors, enthusiasts, and traders of all types of collectible cards within the Hampshire area and beyond!Whe…

Novotel, Southampton

Steam to the Solent cruise & Merchant Navy Day Service

Steam down Southampton Water to the Solent, passing the cruise ships Iona, MSC Virtuosa, Ventura and Queen Mary 2 in berth, and on your return see a number of t…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Steamship Shieldhall Cruise to Portsmouth Harbour

Shieldhall will initially steam down Southampton Water to the Solent, passing the cruise ships Arvia and Queen Anne – always the chance to sound our whistle and…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Around the Walls in 80 Minutes

The first blue tourist guide badges for Southampton were issued in 1976, one member of that original training course is still going strong, SSFC Stalwart Cheryl…

The Bargate, Southampton

Around the Walls in 80 Minutes!! Guided Walk

Back in 1976 when the first blue badge guided walks began, it was all about the medieval town, at that time a hidden part of Southampton’s long history.

The Bargate, Southampton

Steamship Shieldhall & Paddle Steamer Waverley – “Steam Together”

Join us for a truly special day of steam and seafaring tradition.Steamship Shieldhall invites you to witness a rare and memorable sight as two of Britain’s most…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Heritage Open Day Docks Cruise

Shieldhall Southampton Docks Cruise to mark Heritage Open Days, at a very special price of £19.55 per adult ticket, reflecting the date of launch of Steamship S…

Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton

Novotel Southampton Wedding Fair

Join us at the novotel wedding fair!Planning your dream wedding? Whether you've just said "Yes!" or you're putting the finishing touches on your big day, the No…

Novotel, Southampton

Special Interest Day on Eric Ravilious and 20th century British art

This Special Interest Day (SID) is arranged to coincide with a major exhibition of 20th century art at Southampton City Art Gallery Art Then!

Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton

Beer Fest on the Green 2027

Beerfest on the Green 2027Friday 28th and Saturday 29th May 2026In aid of Sarisbury Green Community Centre Registered Charity Number 301938,Friday 17:30-22:30 o…

Sarisbury Green Community Centre, Southampton