Guidebook for Southampton

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Guidebook for Southampton

Food Scene

30 minute walk, 5 minute drive from The Loft. Nice Bar area and good dining in the restaurant.
The Chilworth Arms
Chilworth Road
30 minute walk, 5 minute drive from The Loft. Nice Bar area and good dining in the restaurant.
30 minute walk from The Loft, 5 minutes by car, buses also stop opposite both the entrance to Ridgemount Avenue and opposite The Cowherds. Part of the Vintage Inn group. Nice pub, serves good food, added bonus of being on Southampton Common so a daylight walk to build up an appetite or work off an excellent meal.
13 habitants recommandent
The Cowherds
The Common
13 habitants recommandent
30 minute walk from The Loft, 5 minutes by car, buses also stop opposite both the entrance to Ridgemount Avenue and opposite The Cowherds. Part of the Vintage Inn group. Nice pub, serves good food, added bonus of being on Southampton Common so a daylight walk to build up an appetite or work off an excellent meal.
Advised by guests that this is an excellent takeaway and only a 7 minute drive from The Loft. Having checked their website they also use the Deliveroo and JustEat platform.
Goa
66 High Road
Advised by guests that this is an excellent takeaway and only a 7 minute drive from The Loft. Having checked their website they also use the Deliveroo and JustEat platform.
Our favourite Italian Restaurant, due to Covid19 they have now embraced delivery services (Deliveroo) and personal collection . Piccolo's is one of Southamptons' hidden and very special gems. Established 50 years ago, on what was the site of Southamptons Bus Station, tucked around the corner from the Marlands Shopping Centre on the Civic Centre side. This is an authentic Italian experience. Booking is essential, you may still have to queue to get in. The photos I'm looking at do not give the justice so rightly deserved.
Piccolo Mondo
36 Windsor Terrace
Our favourite Italian Restaurant, due to Covid19 they have now embraced delivery services (Deliveroo) and personal collection . Piccolo's is one of Southamptons' hidden and very special gems. Established 50 years ago, on what was the site of Southamptons Bus Station, tucked around the corner from the Marlands Shopping Centre on the Civic Centre side. This is an authentic Italian experience. Booking is essential, you may still have to queue to get in. The photos I'm looking at do not give the justice so rightly deserved.

Essentials

There is also a Marks & Spencer Foodhall located on Winchester Road - a 5 minute drive from The Loft - they also have a Deliveroo service since Covid 19
5 Minute drive from The Loft, there is a Winchester bus service that stops on Bassett Avenue (Ridgemount Avenue stop) that also stops at ASDA.
9 habitants recommandent
Asda Eastleigh Supercentre
Bournemouth Road
9 habitants recommandent
5 Minute drive from The Loft, there is a Winchester bus service that stops on Bassett Avenue (Ridgemount Avenue stop) that also stops at ASDA.
10 minute drive from The Loft. Groceries etc.
13 habitants recommandent
Waitrose & Partners Southampton
121-131 Portswood Rd
13 habitants recommandent
10 minute drive from The Loft. Groceries etc.
Minor Injury Unit. Monday-Friday 7.30am-10.00pm, weekends and Bank Holidays 8.00am-10.00pm (last patient accepted at 9.30pm). Patients are treated in order of priority rather than order of attendance. Located at Royal South Hants Hospital. The entrance can be found adjacent to car park F, to the left of the main entrance on level B. Taxi Ride - 10 minutes
Southampton NHS Treatment Centre
Minor Injury Unit. Monday-Friday 7.30am-10.00pm, weekends and Bank Holidays 8.00am-10.00pm (last patient accepted at 9.30pm). Patients are treated in order of priority rather than order of attendance. Located at Royal South Hants Hospital. The entrance can be found adjacent to car park F, to the left of the main entrance on level B. Taxi Ride - 10 minutes
7 minutes drive from The Loft - undercroft parking
20 habitants recommandent
Sainsbury's
224 Portswood Rd
20 habitants recommandent
7 minutes drive from The Loft - undercroft parking
A 6 minute drive, 40 minute walk from the Loft
13 habitants recommandent
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
13 habitants recommandent
A 6 minute drive, 40 minute walk from the Loft
Private Hospital located close to the Southampton General Hospital. Accessible to the Loft
Spire Southampton Hospital
Chalybeate Close
Private Hospital located close to the Southampton General Hospital. Accessible to the Loft
5 miles from The Loft, easily accessible from the M3 to Eastleigh North Junction.
The Nuffield Hospital station
5 miles from The Loft, easily accessible from the M3 to Eastleigh North Junction.

Arts & Culture

6 minute drive, 18 minute walk from The Loft. Excellent productions, they also have a bar for pre-theatre drinks.
14 habitants recommandent
Nuffield Southampton Theatres City
14 habitants recommandent
6 minute drive, 18 minute walk from The Loft. Excellent productions, they also have a bar for pre-theatre drinks.
10 minute drive/taxi journey. Excellent shows, dining possible at the theatre and in surrounding offers
91 habitants recommandent
Mayflower Theatre
22-26 Commercial Rd
91 habitants recommandent
10 minute drive/taxi journey. Excellent shows, dining possible at the theatre and in surrounding offers

Parks & Nature

Absolutely fabulous public space. Great for walks, picnics, peace and quiet. There are various events here during the Summer - Common People Festival and weekly Park Runs
52 habitants recommandent
Southampton Common
The Avenue
52 habitants recommandent
Absolutely fabulous public space. Great for walks, picnics, peace and quiet. There are various events here during the Summer - Common People Festival and weekly Park Runs

Entertainment & Activities

Just about everything here. Lots of events held. Great for walking etc
Southampton Sports Centre
Thornhill Road
Just about everything here. Lots of events held. Great for walking etc
Fabulous 18 hole course - certainly has hosted PGA events historically. Pay and Play.
Southampton City Golf
1 Golf Course Rd
Fabulous 18 hole course - certainly has hosted PGA events historically. Pay and Play.
Local Private Golf Course
Stoneham Golf Club
Monks Wood Close
Local Private Golf Course
Great 18 hole golf course. Pay and Play possible. less than 3 miles from the loft
Chilworth Golf Club
Great 18 hole golf course. Pay and Play possible. less than 3 miles from the loft
Showcase Cinema - absolutely fabulous! BIG screen entertainment. If you're feeling flush go for the exclusive almost private viewing options.
Casa Brasil Southampton Westquay
Showcase Cinema - absolutely fabulous! BIG screen entertainment. If you're feeling flush go for the exclusive almost private viewing options.

Southamptons Hidden History

Southamptons' history is diverse. Tours for adults and children are wide and varied the expected Nautical links - Mayflower, Titanic, to the Air - WWII Spitfires and Flying Boats, the medieval urban defences on to tales of pirates, shipwrecks, cannibalism, executions, exhumations, disease, death and so much more. Contact the tour guides for dates on http://seesouthampton.co.uk. They have listed tours but may on request arrange something to suit you and your party.
Wide variety of restaurants, bar and entertainment offers.
West Quay Road
West Quay Road
Wide variety of restaurants, bar and entertainment offers.
Historically, the medieval entrance and exit for Southampton. Walk in the steps of Kings and Queens.
19 habitants recommandent
Bargate
High Street
19 habitants recommandent
Historically, the medieval entrance and exit for Southampton. Walk in the steps of Kings and Queens.