Many of you could be spending the summer at the University for various reasons, be it working on your PG dissertation, awaiting graduation or just spending time with friends.
Southampton is an exciting place all year round, and summer is no different. With a plethora of events going on in and around the campus, there is something for everyone. We have compiled a list of things to get you started.
Stay Active
Southampton parkrun – A 5 km run every Saturday at 09:00 on the common.
Introduction to Canoeing – St Denys Sailing and Rowing Club, 19 June 2016, 10:00 – 14:00
Visit Activenation.org.uk for activities ranging from Kayaking to Aqua Aerobics
Explore the city
Southampton’s medieval walls and vaults walk – Every weekend 11:00 – 12:30
Wildlife and Butterfly Walk – 26 June, 31 July and 28 August 2016, 14:00 – 15:30pm
A Guided Walk in the Footsteps of the Founding Fathers – Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30
Southampton Ghost Walk by Dark Encounters – 3 June, 1 July and 5 August 2016, 21:00
Music, dance and party
The Somerley Tea Party Festival – Somerley Estate, 3 – 5 June 2016, 04:00
Joanna MacGregor – Turner Sims, 9 June 2016, 20:00 – 22:00
Dance Fusion 3 – O2 Guildhall Southampton, 11 June 2016, 19:00
Let’s Rock Southampton! – Southampton Common, 9 July 2016, 12:00
Thriller Live – Mayflower Theatre, 18 – 23 July 2016
On A Mission Summer Jam 2016 – Sobar, 27 August 2016, 16:00 – 06:00
Markets, fairs and water-parks
The Union Southampton market will continue every Thursday throughout the summer, bringing you fruit, vegetables, and other local produce.
Southampton City Centre Markets
General Market – every Friday
Antiques and Collectibles – 1st Saturday of the month.
Arts & Crafts Markets – 2nd Saturday of every month.
Artisan Food Markets – 3rd Saturday of every month.
Vintage & Retro – 4th Saturday of every month.
Southampton Mela Festival – 16 July 2016, 12:00 – 21:00
Summer Safari Water-park 2016 – 30 July 2016, 09:00
August Fair – 26 – 29 August 2016, 10:00 – 21:30