The Southampton Guest Guide 2013

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Become a cultural tourist, delve into history and shop to your heart’s content.

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Welcome Welcome to The Southampton Guest Guide.

ASK most people what they think of when you mention the name of Southampton and many will automatically say the port.

The star of the BBC 1 show, Sea City, millions have tuned in to see the comings and goings of the glamorous cruise liners, towering container ships and followed the stories of many who work there. The city’s links with the sea have shaped Southampton over centuries and helped add to its vibrant cultural life.

Whether you are arriving by sea, road, rail or air, Southampton has a great deal to offer whatever your itinerary.

In this edition of The Southampton Guest Guide we have a new Little Black Book feature with Shirley Pinn, the MD of Destination Southampton. She has worked in the city for many years – and knows where to go for the best cocktail or reviving cup of tea. See her recommendations on page 26.

Talented artist Jonny Hannah created our wonderful front cover illustration and also features on page 16.

Whether you are here for an overnight stay, a weekend break or longer, we hope this guide will give you a few pointers on where to go and what to see while you are in the city.

We hope you enjoy your stay – and we look forward to welcoming you again soon...

Jo Andrews Managing Director The Marketing Collective

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PAGE 4 Itineraries 6 SeaCity Museum 8 Oceans 9 Bond in Motion 10 The Nuffield Theatre 11 The Mayflower Theatre 12 Hidden History 13 Tudor House and Gardens 14 John Hansard Gallery 15 Go! Rhino 16 Jonny Hannah Interview 19 Southampton City Art Gallery 20 Vintage Southampton 21 Bedford Place Boutique 22 Discover and Explore 24 Ideal Collection 26 Little Black Book 28 La Baronia 29 WestQuay 30 Oxford Street 31 Hamble Valley

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Southampton Guest Guide: Itineraries

Itineraries

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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 Tea for Two

The Olive Tree Restaurant or

Soak up some of the heritage of

The White Star Tavern Dining Rooms.

Southampton over a cuppa and tasty

If you have arrived early or you are

slice of cake.

taking a look around the city before

The Tudor House and Garden is a real

your onward journey, you can leave

jewel in the city’s old town, you can step your baggage in secure surroundings at Oceans in the High Street. While you away from the buzz of the city centre to a gentler time. As well as learning something of the history of the beautiful

are there you can see their exhibition

explaining the city’s links with the cruise

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

building, you can enjoy light meals and

industry or enjoy some refreshments at

views over the pretty garden.

A Day Out With the Girls Shopping

the best contemporary art collection

WestQuay is a mecca for shopping but

intriguing exhibitions throughout

there’s more to the city than just well

the year

yummy cakes at the wonderful café with their Britannia Tearooms.

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.

Cruise into Southampton Known 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

known high street names.

walk around the city Visit the City Art Gallery. It has outside of London and hosts

Take a trip to Bedford Place

Hepwrights in Bedford Place has a

to visit independent shops such as

stylish take on vintage fashion and

Devernois along with great bars and

proprietor Catherine Wright makes

restaurants

shopping a fun experience.

Enjoy a show at the beautiful

Just along the street, you will find

Mayflower Theatre – and have

French’s shoe shop where you still

supper in their Ovation restaurant.

get service with a smile.

Take a trip to Portswood, a

And at Devernois you will find chic

cosmopolitan area of the city close

co-ordinates from the French brand.

to the world renowned University

After all that shopping, you’ll need a rest

of Southampton. There are great

to revive you for that theatre trip in the

independent shops including

evening. So why not pop into one of

the likes of October Books, an

the Bedford Place bars.

independent bookshop run as a

Round off your day at the Nuffield

co-operative and Sprinkles, which

Theatre where you can expect

specialises in mouthwatering gelato

top comedy and contemporary theatre productions.

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Southampton Guest Guide: History

SeaCity Museum

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outhampton’s latest must-visit attraction is

in the Boiler Room and learn about Morse Code and the

the long-awaited SeaCity Museum which

messages that were sent the night of the disaster.

tells the story of the people of Southampton

Experience the ‘Disaster Room’ where the temperature falls.

through the ages, their fascinating lives and

As part of an audio-visual installation listen to recordings of

the city’s historic connection with the sea.

passengers and crew describing the night the ship sank. View

Located in the Grade II* former Magistrates

the pocket watch owned by Titanic steward, Sid Sedundary

Court, SeaCity Museum tells the history of the city and

showing the exact time it hit the water and stopped.

the people who have travelled in and out of the area over

Immerse yourself in the original 1930s court room which

the past 250,000 years. The exhibitions and displays

depicts the inquiry held in London after the disaster. A sound

bring maritime history to life through interactive experiences

and light show will be read by actors summarising the key

designed for all ages.

conclusions and stages of the inquiry. You can also learn

Whether you are stopping in the city for a few hours,

about the changes made to ship safety, design and maritime

a day or a weekend, make sure you add the museum

safety following the Titanic disaster.

to your itinerary.

Southampton’s Titanic Story

Southampton - Gateway to the World Southampton has unique historic connections and Gateway

The most famous ship in the world, the RMS Titanic, pulled

to the World recounts the stories of people who have

away from White Star Dock in Southampton at the start

departed from or arrived in the port of Southampton over

of her maiden voyage on 10 April, 1912. Five days later in

the last 200,000 years with themes of invaders and settlers,

the early hours of 15 April she struck an iceburg and sank

traders, exiles and soldiers. One gallery is dedicated to the

causing great loss of life. The disaster made headlines across

role the city has played post 1945, told through The Suitcase

the world.

Stories.

The impact of the tragedy was felt no more so than in

SeaCity Museum is open daily 10am – 5pm.

Southampton. Most of the crew of the Titanic lived in the city

Admission charge applies.

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.

Venue details:

This exhibition tells their story. Your journey will begin with

SeaCity Museum

a wall of photos of the crew from Southampton. You will

Havelock Road

be able to learn about what it was like to live and work in

Southampton

Southampton in 1912. Some of the museum’s collections on

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display includes Captain Smith’s sword.

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Explore the 1:25 scale interactive model of the ship and

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see what it was like to work onboard. You will have the opportunity to have a go at steering the ship, load the coal 7

Southampton Guest Guide: Out and About

OCEANS

Oceans has recently opened its doors to visitors and is located on the High Street, Southampton – part of the city’s QE2 mile.

The brainchild of three local businessmen, they could see the need for a cruise and visitor support centre offering a range of services for visitors to the international maritime city of Southampton.

With the ever increasing number of cruise ships calling at Southampton and the amazing wealth of history (much of it hidden), Southampton is fast becoming an attraction in itself.

What with the city’s amazing medieval walls and vaults, the museums, art galleries, great shopping, parks and much more, there is so much to do in a day here in Southampton.

Oceans is ideally placed to help everyone make the most of their visit to the city. It has an exhibition gallery (currently hosting ‘QE2 – The Legend Lives On’ exhibition), a fabulous tea rooms serving cream teas as they should be, a great gift / souvenir shop selling Southampton and Great Britain branded souvenirs as well as Titanic, London and other maritime themed items.

There is also an exclusive outlet for ‘Cobwebs’ the shipping memorabilia outfit, offering something a bit different and the gift shop also features the widest range of maritime books in the city plus officers uniforms made available

by Miller Rayner of Southampton.

You will also find a Visitor Information Point (VIP) providing a host of local information and a baggage store facility that allows visitors to enjoy the city unimpeded by luggage.

Whether you have disembarked from a cruise ship or you have just arrived by coach or train and have some time to kill, you can leave your suitcase, bags and even buggies for the day in the secure baggage store facility, while you take in the sights.

The unique Britannia Tea rooms offering a selection of fine teas, traditional British cream teas, coffee, pastries, cakes and full WiFi available in elegant surroundings.

Visit today for a pleasant

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surprise. Located

Venue details:

at 13, High Street,

Oceans

Southampton on the QE2

13 High Street, QE2 Mile

mile. Just minutes walk

Southampton

from the port and in the

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heart of the city centre.

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We will be delighted to

www.oceans-southampton.

welcome you.

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Southampton Guest Guide: Out and About

Bond in Motion For your eyes only in 2013

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o mark the 50th anniversary of James Bond, EON Productions has teamed up with the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, to stage the world’s largest official collection of original Bond vehicles. This one year exhibition celebrates fifty years of the Bond franchise, sixty years of Beaulieu opening its doors to the

public and forty years since the National Motor Museum opened.

BOND IN MOTION showcases 50 of the best loved and most iconic Bond vehicles – some never before seen in public.

It features a whole range of vehicles which have appeared in Bond films over the years including cars, boats, motorbikes, sleds, jets and many more. Amongst the vehicles on show is a 2006 Aston Martin DBS in pristine condition, used during the filming of Casino Royale, which stands alongside a severely damaged Aston Martin DBS stunt car which rolled seven and three quarter turns to set a Guinness World Record. Also on display is a BMW 750iL used in the memorable car park chase scene in Tomorrow Never Dies where Pierce Brosnan’s Bond was seen driving the vehicle remotely from the back seat, using his Ericsson cellular phone. This vehicle was one of 17 cars supplied by BMW for this film.

Visitors can also watch exclusive behind-the-scenes footage showing just how some of the most memorable stunts in the films were created, including interviews with stunt co-ordinators and members of the stunt teams.

BOND IN MOTION will run to December 2013 and can be seen as part

Venue details:

of a visit to the whole

National Motor Museum

Beaulieu attraction, which

Beaulieu

also features the National

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Motor Museum, World of

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Top Gear, On Screen Cars,

For further information

Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace

on the exhibition visit

House and gardens.

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Southampton Guest Guide: Cultural Tourist

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he Nuffield Theatre,

The theatre creates award-winning

there is plenty of free parking from 5pm

on the University of

productions that tour nationally and

every evening and during the University

Southampton’s campus,

sometimes internationally and also

holiday period. There is also a splendid

is one of the South’s

plays host to the world’s best national

Uni-Link bus service, running regularly

leading producing

and international touring companies

from the city centre to the campus and

theatres. A rich

and regularly attracts some of the

beyond - and a theatre ticket gets you

programme of plays, dance, outdoor

country’s most gifted and well-regarded

a free ride one way.

performance and comedy is funded by

actors. The Nuffield also runs a

The Nuffield cafe bar is open during

Arts Council England, Southampton

writers’ group for aspiring playwrights,

the day for snacks or lunch, and in the

City Council, Hampshire County Council

several of whom have gone on to win

evening before the performance.

and the University of Southampton.

professional acclaim, and it is home to

Please book in advance if you can for

That means that tickets are kept at

the Hampshire Youth Theatre.

the evening, as it is a small restaurant

an affordable price, and there are all

Each Christmas there is a newly-

and can get very busy.

manner of special offers and special

adapted play or pantomime, full of

For more information on what’s

prices for, for example, families.

music and laughter, that runs from mid-

happening at The Nuffield,

December to early January.

please visit www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk,

Venue details:

The Nuffield is set on the University of

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The Nuffield Theatre

Southampton’s Highfield campus, where

nuffieldtheatre or Twitter@nuffieldtheatre.

University of Southampton Highfield, SO17 1BJ 023 8067 1771 www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk

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he forthcoming year

favourite Strictly Come Dancing judge

January 2014.

will see The Mayflower

and master of the musical stage from

Featuring

play host to world class

5 – 14 September. This is one of

fabulous sets,

entertainment for all.

the most popular and beloved of all

outrageous

Direct from the West

stage musicals. It’s record breaking

costumes

End and Broadway the

Broadway premiere firmly established

and stunning

feel-good international hit sensation

it as a favourite with lovers of musical

special

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

theatre where it remains to this day.

effects…

THE MUSICAL is coming from 27

This new production captures all the

along with a

May – 8 June! With a dazzling array of

emotions of laughter and joy to tears

few surprises

outrageous Olivier and Tony award-

and sadness - filled to the brim with

to shiver your

winning costumes and a hit parade

memorable and instantly recognizable

timbers! Will

of dancefloor favourites including It’s

songs including If I Were a Rich Man,

Blackheart the

Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff,

Matchmaker Matchmaker, Sunrise

Pirate manage

Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West,

Sunset, To Life and many more.

to steal the

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love

Direct from the West End, the

treasure map

The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and

smash-hit musical GHOST The

from our hero

funny musical is a journey to the heart

Musical arrives from 29 October to 9

Robinson

of FABULOUS!

November. Based on the phenomenal

Crusoe? Will

Don’t miss CATS, Andrew Lloyd-

Oscar-winning movie that captured

Robinson

Webber’s extraordinary record-

the hearts and imaginations of a

Crusoe manage

breaking, smash-hit musical as it

generation back in the ‘90s, GHOST

to defeat the

returns from 11 – 22 June. Adapted

is a timeless fantasy about the power

mighty sea

from TS Eliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of

of love. Sam is trapped as a ghost

monster?

Practical Cats’, this wonderful blend

between this world and the next

Splice the mainbrace, pull up the

of fantasy, drama and romance is set

trying to communicate with girlfriend

anchor, and don’t get cast adrift.

on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet

Molly through a phoney psychic in the

Book now for this swashbuckling

for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion

hope of saving her from his murderer.

pantomime adventure!

of music, dance and verse. With an

GHOST The Musical is a rollercoaster

amazing musical score that includes

ride of romance and comedy with

the timeless Memory, spectacular

dazzling state-of-the-art staging.

Venue details:

set designs, stunning costumes and

We are delighted to announce that one

The Mayflower Theatre

breathtaking choreography, CATS is a

of the country’s best-loved all-round

Commercial Road

magical musical like no other.

entertainers, Brian Conley will lead the

Ticket information:

The Mayflower is producing a brand

cast alongside Lesley Joseph in the

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new version of Fiddler On The Roof

swashbuckling pantomime adventure

For full information about

directed and choreographed by

Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean

what is on:

Craig Revel Horwood, the nation’s

Pirates from 14 December 2013 – 12

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Southampton Guest Guide: Heritage

hidden history

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 being produced this year 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.

A visit to Tudor House Museum, will introduce you to the home of Sir John Dawtrey, purveyor of the king’s ships to Henry VIII, including the Mary Rose. The house was also the home of Sir Richard Lyster, Lord Chief Justice of England who presided over the trial of Sir Thomas More. The garden of the house is set out as a traditional herb garden, herbs were used to

flavour food and also for medicine and would have been familiar to the early sixteenth century mayor of Southampton, Peter Potecarie, as his name suggests he was an apothecary who would mix the herbs into tinctures and lozenges for his patients. Often the shape of the plant would suggest what its medicinal use was. Also in the garden can be found a cannon which was presented to Southampton by King Henry VIII who championed the use of guns, and the town walls were adapted to make the most of the new arms and gunpowder. If you go outside the town walls into the magnificent parks you will be walking through the town common lands, in Tudor times a place to draw water and do your washing at Houndwell, graze your animals at Hoglands, or if you were suffering from leprosy you could find shelter at the hospital of St Mary Magdalene in Marlands Fields.

The core of the Tudor Revels programme is an ambitious research project to create an inter-active database, which will capture the data for every person recorded in the town’s record books between the years 1485-1603.

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Southampton Guest Guide: History

History at the Heart of Southampton Encompassing over 800 years of history on one site, Southampton’s most important historic building, the Tudor House, is now open after almost a decade of repairs and refurbishment.

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. overlooking the tranquil Tudor knot garden, which has also

been home to such characters as eminent Tudor lawyer

been restored, offering plenty of opportunities for children to

Lord Lyster, artist George Rogers and Victorian bonnet maker

explore safely.

Eliza Simmons.

Beyond the garden lies King John’s Palace, the remains

Enjoy an exciting audio-visual show which

of a stone-built merchant’s house built in

explains the history of the house, while

the 1200s, which later became part of the

lenticular panels and innovative interactive

medieval town walls. Tudor House is open

guides rotate to show how the rooms

daily 10am – 5pm. Admission charges

would have looked during different historic

apply.

periods, in particular the Tudor, Georgian and Victorian eras.

Exhibitions:

If you are visiting with your family, look

Spa Town: Southampton in the 1700s

out for the drop-in workshops and regular

23 March – October 2013

special events with historic experts

Showcasing objects from the City’s

on hand to talk about life in the house

museum and archive collections, this

throughout its long history. There is also

exhibition gives visitors a rare chance to catch a glimpse of the Southampton

a series of interactive activities giving children the chance to find specific objects around the house, design their own wall

where Jane Austen lived for several years. Exploring a time

fabrics or tiles, make rubbings of unusual textures within the

when the High Street was described as “one of the finest in

building and dress up in period costume.

England” many of the objects on display relate to domestic

A vivid light and sound show in the Banqueting Hall will

life and entertainment

introduce you to the house and some of the characters

including a finely

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such as John Dawtrey, who built Tudor House and William

embroidered waistcoat,

Tudor House and Garden

Spranger, who saved it from demolition at the end of the

a sewing sampler

Bugle Street

19th Century. The banqueting hall will also introduce

and pictures showing

Southampton

Tudor Lord Chief Justice, Sir Richard Lyster and Victorian

Southampton in the

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milliner, Eliza Simmons each offering their own personal

1700s.

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insight into the period in which they lived.

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The reconstructed Tudor and Victorian kitchens demonstrate

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how far mod cons have come in the 21st Century.

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Above image credit: Southampton Town Quay at Sunset, by Henry Petherm (active 1828 – 1865)

After a tour of the house, enjoy a cream tea in the café Dating back to 1492, the current Grade 1 listed house has

Southampton Guest Guide: Cultural Tourist

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.

Forthcoming exhibitions in 2013 include ‘Nancy Holt & Robert Smithson’, which explores the work of two important US land artists and runs in tandem with a major British Land Art exhibition at Southampton City Art Gallery over the summer. This is followed in the Autumn by the fantastic

World-class contemporary art in Southampton.

‘artSOUTH’ exhibition, part of a region-wide series of brand new contemporary artworks, presented in galleries and a host of surprising other spaces. In addition, in November we are excited to present a major public art installation in Guildhall Square by artist duo KMA, in which visitors can interact with stunning digital light projections.

Find out more: www.hansardgallery.org.uk Admission is FREE too and all welcome.

John Hansard Gallery

Exhibitions 2013

University of Southampton

John Hansard Gallery Highfield

Highfield, SO17 1BJ

10 May – 17 August 2013 Nancy Holt & Robert Smithson:

Venue details:

023 8059 2158 Open: Tue to Fri 11-5 / Sat

England and Wales 1969

11-4. By Bus from City Centre:

7 September - 2 November 2013 artSOUTH: Mel Brimfield

Unilink U1 (every 10-15mins) to

For further information visit www.handsardgallery.org.uk or

Highfield Interchange

join us at Facebook/johnhansardgallery or Twitter @jhansardgallery.

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Rhinos Charging

Southampton Guest Guide: Cultural Tourist

into southampton this summer!

From 13 July to 22 September.

Follow us on facebook.com/gorhinos Visit: www.gorhinos.co.uk

A HERD of rhinos will be charging into Southampton from 13 July to 22 September in an explosion of creativity and colour for a momentous event the whole city can enjoy. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Marwell Wildlife is bringing Go! Rhinos, a world class mass public art event, to the streets and parks of Southampton.

present the perfect vehicle for businesses to raise their profile; boost footfall and generate additional income, all whilst supporting a project which reaches across communities, wildlife, arts and the environment. There’s great enthusiasm from the businesses we’ve spoken to so far to get involved and make Go! Rhinos the highlight of Southampton’s events calendar this year.”

The charity has joined forces with

See artists breathe life into the

Business Solent, Southampton City

sculptures at the public painting space

Council, The Rose Road Association,

over April and May, follow the trail

Wessex Heartbeat’s High 5 Appeal and

over the summer months then head to

Wild in Art to bring together residents,

Marwell Zoo from the 10-14 October

visitors, schools, artists and businesses

to see all the rhinos together for the

for this unique experience.

rhinotastic, Goodbye Event.

Brightly coloured rhino sculptures will

Head to gorhinos.co.uk to find out

be appearing across Southampton to

more. If you’d like to keep up to date

create a spectacular trail around the

on the latest developments

city. The giant art exhibition will not only

then like the Go!

raise awareness of the plight of rhinos

Rhinos Facebook

in the wild but will also boost the city’s

page (facebook.

economy and provide families with a

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great day out.

and follow the

Andrea Mullins, Marketing and

Twitter feed

Fundraising Director at Marwell Wildlife

(twitter.com/

said: “It’s going to be great fun. Creating

gorhinos2013).

a trail of these fantastic sculptures will

Save the dates

showcase the creativity and heritage of

in your diary

the city and encourage residents and

now and be

tourists to visit parts of Southampton

sure to take part

they may never have been to before”.

in the fun. It’s

“We know that events of this type

going to be wild!

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JOnny HannaH The Southampton Guest Guide front cover was designed by Southampton-based artist Jonny Hannah.

He shares his inspiration and love of Southampton in this interview with Jo Andrews.

How long have you lived in Southampton? What sums up the city for you?

canvas and now it’s getting better, more

I’ve been here for 12 years now. What

is my favourite city icon; tall, majestic,

attracted me to it was the fact that it

functional - a wonderful lump of off

was a working town and people had

white architecture. The ever changing

proper jobs.

art collection inside the City Art Gallery

I can still hear the hustle & bustle of

is amazing, they’re very good at rotating

the docks at night from my house in

the paintings in there, so there’s always

Shirley, and I love that. Stuff comes in,

a new surprise every time you walk in.

stuff goes out, including thrill seekers

It’s not often you see a John Minton

on their way to more exotic locations

painting, but now & again, there it is.

on the cruise ships. But in recent years, others, the art scene has been getting

You teach at Solent University - what do you enjoy most about working with the students?

bigger. Twelve years ago, the arty side

Solent School of Art & Design, as we

of Southampton was a bit of a blank

are now officially known, is a great

thanks to Dan Crow at Aspace and

diverse and more exciting. I think the clock tower attached to the civic centre

George Bennie colour copy © Jonny Hanna

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place to go to work. Our new building,

50’s, people like Ben Shahn, the great

Broadley. He does comic strips, in the

which overlooks the High Street is a

American illustrator, lettering designer,

loosest sense of the phrase, called

real treat. No two days are the same

painter and printmaker. Over here, I

things like Wild for Adventure. I’m

working with the students. You may

suppose the equivalent was the great

jealous of Mr Broadly, as he can make

see the same ones on a daily basis,

Edward Bawden. I also enjoy the more

scribble look like masterpieces.

but there’s always something new to

graphic side of things, like the work of

look at, something new to discuss from

the great Alvin Lustig, he did the best

the images they’ve made overnight, or

book cover ever; 3 tragedies, by Lorca.

in the last hour, to music, to clothes.

I think graphic art doesn’t get any better

Every time you walk into the print room,

than that, he was a genius who sadly

You are known as a snappy dresser with your correspondent shoes and sharp suits, which fashion era most interests you?

there’s a new delight for the eyes,

died tragically young. But I’ve always

whether it be letterpress, screen print,

said art goes way beyond the visuals.

or a card cut and each year we have the

My biggest hero of all is the country

degree show which is always hard work,

singer Hank Williams. He painted

stressful, but productive. It’s our chance

pictures with his lyrics that are so full of

to show off what we do to the public,

emotion & passion, yet simply told. And

parents & rest of the university.

poetry gives me ideas on a daily basis, I

Our first degree show in the building,

read anything by Ferlinghetti, or Charles

last year was graced with Sir Peter

Bukowski, but you can also have a

Blake’s presence, which was a day to

laugh with someone like John Hegley,

remember.

who came down last year to give a

Who have been your artistic influences?

talk at the art school and a workshop.

I have long been influenced by the great image-makers from the 40’s &

Right now I’m being hugely influenced by a contemporary genius called John

I’ve always had a fear of looking like everyone else. That makes me sound like a snob, which I basically am!

T-shirt, jeans and trainers… no thanks!

So over the years, mainly dictated by the music I like, I’ve found alternatives to what the high street offers. I got my first tailor made suit to coincide with the launch of my only children’s book, ‘Hot Jazz Special’ published

by Walker Books in 2005. I had a slightly flamboyant pinstripe suit made, brown with blue stripe. I liked to think I looked like a more subdued version of George Melly, who endorsed the 17

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book. Or a slightly thinner Fats Waller.

called Little Toller Books, they’re good

The correspondent shoes went a treat

to work for, smaller clients often are,

with that. There are a large group of

as you get more artistic freedom. I’ve

illustrators who have this obsession

just finished a screen print for a small

with ‘work-wear’, not high-viz jackets

print dealer called Jennings Fine Art. It’s

and the like, but a more refined denim

about the revival of a long lost invention

look perhaps, or a heavy cotton suit.

called the George Bennie Airspeed

There’s a great shop in Holt, Norfolk,

Railway. Neil is going to sell the print

called Old Town and it’s the only one

at the Artwrokers Guild, in Holborn,

of it’s kind. You can buy suits, made

London so I’m looking forward to going

for you, that are relatively cheap, in a

to that. But it’s also available to buy

choice of workwear cottons, corduroy,

from me.

flannel or tweed. You go into the shop

What plans do you have for the future?

looking like Joe Bloggs and you come out like a young George Orwell. Team it with a bow tie, or sometimes a knitted tie and one looks the bees knees - but you do sometimes get funny looks.

There’s a fine line between looking different & looking like you’re going to a fancy dress party but that’s the risk you take; flaneuring along Shirley High Street in a Donegal tweed suit, trying to look like a Harvard professor with a book of Ferlinghetti poems under your arm. I used to buy a lot of second-hand clothes, but the internet started calling them vintage & then the prices went up, so it’s Old Town for me from now on and Trickers shoes.

Tell us about your most recent artwork/commission.

I illustrated a cook book late last year called Food Glorious Food, which is now an ITV programme. I did six maps for it which was good fun to do. I’m working for a small Dorset publisher

Merrell Books are publishing a book on me and my work later next year, so that’s quite exciting. And this year is now booked up with forthcoming exhibitions, in various parts of the country. In London, Scotland, Brighton etc. so it’s going to be a busy year. My first show is going to be at a London restaurant, called Kensington Place, on Kensington Church Street, starting April 1st (no joke). As it’s mainly a seafood restaurant, I’m busy working on a set of nautical prints & paintings. Including quotes from Woody Guthrie, Ginsberg & the great song by Tim Buckley, ‘Song to the Siren’, so that’s keeping me busy at my studio in The Arches, in the Old Cattle Market in Southampton.

What three things would you advise a visitor to Southampton to see?

Here’s some blurb about me…

Jonny Hannah studied at the Cowdenbeath College of Knowledge, Liverpool Art School & then the Royal College of Art. For the last thirteen years he has been a freelance illustrator, & is represented by the Heart Agency in London & New York. His many clients include The Sunday Telegraph, The New York Times & The St. Kilda Courier.

Any spare minute is often spent increasing the back catalogue of his own ‘Cakes & Ale Press’, a cottage industry publishing books, prints, posters, teatowels & badges.

He has exhibited here & there, including St. Jude’s in Norfolk, who asked him to create his first fabric design, ‘The Captain’s Pattern’.

He happily lives in Shirley, Southampton, with Sharon & their two bairns, & is now the course leader for BA Illustration at Southampton Solent School of Art & Design.

Ultimately, he enjoys nothing better than going to his studio in the Arches, down in the Old Cattle Market, to illustrate, paint & savour the odd Tunnocks Caramel Wafer with a fresh cup of coffee.

The City Art Gallery, the home made beer at the Platform Tavern and

To purchase any of Jonny Hannah’s

feed the ducks at the duck pond on

artwork including a print of the

Southampton Common.

Southampton Guest Guide artwork email: jonny.hannah@solent.ac.uk

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Southampton Guest Guide: Cultural Tourist

Southampton

City Art Gallery

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 ensuring new experiences with each visit.

Internationally renowned for its permanent collection, the gallery features 3,700 works of art spanning eight centuries. These tell the story of western art from the Renaissance period right through to the present day.

The core of the collection consists of Twentieth Century and contemporary

Southampton City Art Gallery is the most significant public art gallery south of London.

British art. Large clusters under this umbrella include Post-Impressionist works (notably the Camden Town Group), Surrealist paintings, St Ives and

Southampton City Art Gallery is open

progressive contemporary art from the

Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm and

Venue details:

mid-1970s.

Saturday 10am - 5pm, closed Sundays,

City Art Gallery

Conveniently located right next to

general admission is FREE.

Civic Centre, Commercial Rd

SeaCity Museum, the venue caters for

Southampton, SO14 7LP

families. You can enjoy gallery trails

023 8083 2277

through the exhibitions, monthly art

www.southampton.gov.uk/art

clubs and a fantastic range of activities for all ages.

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Southampton Guest Guide: Shop to your heart’s content

There was a time when vintage shops had a reputation for being jam packed, untidy and even a bit smelly.

But all that has changed and vintage expert Catherine Wright of Hepwright’s in Bedford Place, Southampton says that shops like hers are the new face of vintage.

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“I hope visitors find my shop is as bright and welcoming as a designer boutique. We don’t pack the rails so it is easy to browse.

Stock changes all the time and we try to offer as much for the mainstream fashion shopper as the vintage collector. We sell clothes and accessories people can wear every day.”

All the pieces at Hepwright’s are bought locally from private clients by Catherine and she can often tell you the story of who used to own them

“I always say I’m running an adoption agency for clothes. The previous owners entrust their beautiful garments to me – and they tell me they are pleased they are going to be bought by someone who will love them just as much they did.”

Dress£54 1940s Red Wool

1970s Missoni Belted T Shir t Dress £85

Vintage clothing has moved into the mainstream and is no longer the preserve of the young and trendy or flamboyant individuals who like to dress-up.

“If you want something a little bit different, vintage shops are the ideal place to go. Not only are the clothes more individual, but the shops are independently run by people with a passion for fashion....

We’ve got everything from wartime tea dresses, 1950s party frocks, Tweed jackets for the chaps, beaded evening gowns and everything in between. I love it when we can help style customers for big event like Bestival or Goodwood Revival.”

“But you don’t have to dress top to toe in vintage fashion to get the look. A funky tie, a pretty silk scarf or a brooch added to your high street outfit can transform it into you own unique look.”

1980s Sunglasses £14 le 1960s Purpress £95 Evening D

1950s Tweed Jacket £28

Once you find Hepwright’s, it’s only a short walk to another Southampton vintage shop The Beatnik Emporium.

HEPWRIGHT’S

Right opposite the

34 Bedford Place,

Cenotaph in Watts Park, you

Southampton. SO15 2DG.

can’t miss its colourful hand

Tel: 023 8065 9358

painted sign and windows

www.hepwrights.com

full of vintage curiosities.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. Other times by appointment.

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1950s Swirly Dress £12

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1960s Gold Beaded Evening Purse £14

1960s Wool Waistcoat

DON’T FORGET! epwright’s can help you with: Private H appointments. Hire options available.

Alterations service. Vintage dressing up parties. Styling service & Gift vouchers.

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Southampton Guest Guide: Shop to your heart’s content

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.

At Hepwright’s you will find wonderful hand picked vintage clothes, accessories, homewares, textiles and collectibles. www.hepwrights.com 34 Bedford Place, Tel: 023 8065 9358 At Scarpini you’ll find a beautiful array of designer shoes & accessories, from brands including: UGG Australia, See By Chloe, Frye, Paul Green & Mascaro, to name but a few. Visit us at www.scarpini.co.uk or in store at 48 Bedford Place. Tel: 02380 225 466.

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, Southampton, SO15 2DG. Tel: 023 8023 7501 10am till 5pm. Mon to Sat.

Cloud Wine spirit The most diverse wine & every specialist in the city. Open advice. day, with helpful staff for Please come and browse.

45 Bedford Place.

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Southampton Guest Guide: Out and About

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...

Family Fun

There are over 100 hands-on interactive science and

Visit Peppa Pig World at Paultons Theme Park,

technology exhibits idea for all the family at Intech

home to more than 60 family rides and attractions as

Science Centre and Planetarium in Winchester.

well as a collection of exotic birds and animals.

Gardeners World

The name’s Bond - James Bond … Share in some of

Explore 200 acres of beautiful gardens at Exbury

that 007 magic, when you visit the record-breaking

Gardens and Steam Railway in the New Forest, world-

show at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum

famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons,

You can let off some steam with a morning of physical

azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs.

activity at the New Forest Activities Centre or journey

The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey is a 180-

to the Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover where

acre garden paradise with a magnificent collection

you will find vultures, barn owls and hawks.

of more than 42,000 plants and boasts one of the

Sticking with the natural world, Marwell Zoo has an

largest Winter Gardens of its kind in Europe.

astounding range of wildlife and prides itself on its

While the National Trust’s Mottisfont is set in glorious

conservation work. While at Birdworld near Farnham you

grounds by the River Test., with a medieval priory

can see Penguins feeding and free flying Kookaburras

that was gradually changed into a country house.

Or take to the trees for an exhilarating adventure

Gilbert White’s House and Oates Museum nr Alton are

experience with Go Ape at Moors Valley Country Park

also well worth a visit. The naturalist is regarded as Darwin’s

and Itchen Valley Country Park near Eastleigh.

inspiration and his house and gardens are a national treasure.

Visit Staunton Country Park where the grand fishing

The New Forest Museum is packed full of displays

lake and sensory garden will entrance the whole

and activities about the New Forest National Park,

family, while the farm is a delight for youngsters.

including a Family Fun Tree interactive exhibit.

Family-run Longdown Activity Farm in Ashurst

Step Back in Time

has daily activities and plenty of cute animals.

A day at the seaside awaits you at Southsea Beach and there’s always plenty of fun to be had at the Pyramids Centre with its pools and funky flumes. See spectacular views from the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth and if you are brave enough, venture across the glass floor.

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Winchester 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

Ahoy There...

either a steam or loco engine to travel through some

From Southampton explore the

of the county’s famous watercress beds and alighting

Isle of Wight with Red Funnel

at a number of character stations along the route.

Ferries. Wightlink Ferries if

Basing House in Basingstoke was once the country’s

travelling from Portsmouth and

largest private home, owned by the powerful courtier

discover royal residences, dramatic

William Paulet, Marques of Winchester. The Great

coastline and a funky vintage vibe.

Barn, which dates back to Tudor times, is the

Just down the M27 is Southampton’s

largest surviving, fully intact building of its kind.

neighbouring city of Portsmouth. Visit

Take a trip back to Victorian times with a visit to Milestone’s

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home

Museum in Basingstoke and explore a network of full size

to the world-famous ships HMS Victory

streets inside a purpose built museum, telling the story of

and HMS Warrior 1860. 2013 will see

Hampshire’s social, industrial and commercial history

the opening of the new Mary Rose

Experience sights and sounds at Manor Farm, a

Museum and the National Museum of the Royal Navy boasts

delightful historical working farm where children

a magnificent collection illustrating our proud naval heritage.

can meet the animals, lend a hand in the farmhouse

The Blue Reef Aquarium offers a dazzling undersea

or attend a Victorian school lesson.

safari and if you travel to the top of the iconic Spinnaker

Tudor House in Southampton tells over 800 years of

Tower you can take in stunning views of the Solent.

history with interactive guides and audio-visual displays,

Along the beach to Eastney, you will find the Royal

which bring the house to life. The story of Southampton’s

Marines Museum with an extensive collection of

maritime history is told at SeaCity Museum.

displays gathered from around the world.

Situated on the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of

A short trip across the water takes you to Gosport where

the New Forest, you will find the unique and picturesque

you will find the Royal Navy Submarine Museum. You

village of Buckler’s Hard where warships for Nelson’s navy

can get a real feel for the life of a submariner by going on

were built. Buckler’s Hard in the New Forest story tells

board HMS Alliance, a WW2 submarine. Also, Explosion! the

the fascinating history of this unique village from its origins

Museum of Naval Firepower which tells the story of naval

as a port for importing sugar cane to its ship building.

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Southampton Guest Guide: Out and About

Destination SOuthampton Oo little black book Shirley Pinn is the MD of Destination Southampton, the accommodation and conference bureau and venue finding service. Southampton has been home to Shirley for 22 years and she is in the know when it comes to finding the best places to meet for cocktails, enjoy the best afternoon tea and the most romantic spot in the city. www.destinationsouthampton.com

Sharing the secrets of the best places to shop, sip and stroll...

If you only see one thing – you’ve got to go to … SeaCity Museum, the city’s newest addition to tourism. The museum tells the story of the people of Southampton, their fascinating lives and the city’s historic connection with the sea. It really took my breath away when I visited earlier this year to see the Southampton’s Titanic Story exhibition and the impact the tragedy had on the families of Southampton. There are exhibits and interactive parts to the museum plus two other exhibitions under the same roof, Southampton Gateway to The World and an exhibition

Best cultural place to visit – The Mayflower Theatre is our city’s treasure, hosting the West End shows this fabulous theatre is the third largest in the UK and the largest outside of London. Tickets are easily accessible through the box office and often your hotel concierge can assist you to book.

Best place for a cocktail – There

showcasing Titanic The Legend.

www.mayflower.org.uk

are many excellent cocktail bars

www.seacitymuseum.co.uk

023 8071 1811

in the city. Grand Café, Turtle

area for touring exhibits currently

023 8083 3007

Bay and The White Star all have excellent cocktails but my favourite selection can be found at The Orange Rooms. They have special offers and behind the bar you will find highly trained and entertaining cocktail mixologists. I can highly recommend a Goldfinger Martini or classic Cosmopolitan. With the retro inspired decor and great live music and DJ’s it is the perfect venue for weekend drinks with friends. www.orangerooms.co.uk 023 8023 2333

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Best place for afternoon tea – Without doubt the experience of afternoon tea at the Grand Café is a delight. Set in the old ballroom of the original South Western Hotel which was used by White Star Line passengers at the turn of the century, this location is now the Grand Café Restaurant. The history of this building adorns the walls for you to see - notable distinguished

Best clothes shop/ home décor – I love Bedford Place and looking around the boutique shops that offer good old-fashioned customer service. Call into Cloud Wines to browse and chat with the proprietor who will gladly tell you about his fine wine selection. Devernois is a scrumptious ladies boutique with unique clothes, shoes and jewellery and a personal service. Hepwrights

guests included Winston Churchill

Best place for a romantic dinner

and Dwight Eisenhower. Afternoon

for two – A booth at The White Star

tea can be taken with champagne for

on Oxford Street by the fire place is

special occasions and is served on

my favourite place to have a dinner

traditional tea trays with a selection

or Sunday roast. The menu features

of sandwiches, cakes and scones

a lot of locally sourced produce,

with jam and cream and a choice of

and daily special recommendations.

teas from around the world.

On Friday evenings and Sunday

www.grand-cafe.co.uk 023 8033 9303

afternoons there is live background music from a local duet singing modern hits in a relaxing tempo. I

offer a boutique selection of vintage

love to settle into a booth by the fire

clothes, accessories, furniture and

and order a nice bottle of wine, my

textiles. W J French and Scarpini

favourites from the menu include the

for fabulous shoes, and when you

Ale Battered Fish and Thrice Cooked

have finished shopping my favourite

Chips and Hampshire Steak with

cocktail bar recommendation is just

Béarnaise and if you don’t have room

around the corner!

for a dessert you can simply order

See page Bedford Place Boutique

coffee and home made petit fours.

page on 21 for details.

www.whitestartavern.co.uk 023 8082 1990

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Southampton Guest Guide: Fork and Cork

La Baronia Authentic Mexican Food for Southampton Located in the Portswood area of Southampton, La Baronia is a gastronomic gem - a little bit of Mexico in a contemporary setting.

Portswood is a bustling part of the city, close to the University of Southampton campus and full of interesting bars, restaurants and cafes. A little bit out of the centre of the city, it’s well worth making the effort to get to Portswood to see the side of Southampton that locals know and love.

La Baronia has a great atmosphere and prides itself on having created a fun, laid back vibe that means you are sure to have a great dining experience.

A great place to meet up with friends for a few drinks, a bite to eat and a catch-up, La Baronia has really brought a buzz to the high street.

Real Food. Real Different.

If it’s lunch you are after, La Baronia is open from 11am to 11pm daily – and a visit can be combined with a shopping trip in Portswood.

All dishes are lovingly created using a vast range of specially imported ingredients and the finest local produce. All dishes are made from scratch and gluten free and they smoke all their own meat. Even the guacamole is hand made at the restaurant – and from the very first taste you can tell it is all home made.

There are daily specials so you Venue details:

can sample the best that La

29/31 Portswood Road,

Baronia has to offer and regular

Southampton, SO17 7ET.

events such as Latin band nights

Tel: 023 8067 7444

make for a lively evening. Check

www.labaroniarestaurant. co.uk

out the website for the latest info on events... www.labaroniarestaurant.co.uk

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west-quay.co.uk

Stylish shopping served with the perfect dining experience Whether you’re after a little retail therapy or just fancy a bite to eat, WestQuay is the ideal shopping destination for you.

Brands. From All Saints to Zara, WestQuay has over 100 iconic

brands together under one roof. Major stores like John Lewis and Marks & Spencer sit side-by-side with leading fashion retailers and a who’s who of electrical brands. So you can be certain to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Arrivals. Stunning spring collections have just arrived from the likes of H&M, Karen Millen, Hollister and River Island, giving you a great idea of what looks are going to be on trend over the next few months.

Dining. Hungry? We’ve recently added top food brands like Wagamama, Pizza Express, Ed’s Easy Diner, Tortilla and Café Rouge Express to our great list of existing eateries that include Yo! Sushi and Nando’s. There’s also a stylish new environment to enjoy all these mouthwatering brands in, whether you have time to sit back and relax or are grabbing something in a hurry.

Parking. There’s room for over 4,000 cars at WestQuay, with a full day’s parking in our multi-storey costing just £5.

Evening shoppers can also take advantage of great rates in both of our car parks, paying just £1 after 5pm.

Location. WestQuay lies in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Southampton. So whether you’re arriving on foot, by car, train, bus or even ferry – getting there couldn’t be any easier.

WestQuay opening times Monday to Friday .............................................9am – 8pm Saturday ............................................................ 9am – 7pm Sunday ............................................................... 11am – 5pm Bank Holidays ................................................... 9am – 8pm

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Oxford Street

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.

Simons at Oxfords Well-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 4444 www.simonsatoxfords.com

La Esquina Southampton’s only Spanish style tapas Restaurant and Bar serving authentic Spanish tapas in a relaxed atmosphere.

Regular Live Flamenco guitar events and special daytime offers.

40 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DP Tel: 023 8022 5227 www.laesquinatapas-restaurant.co.uk

Olive Tree The 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 Grapes One 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 3220 www.thegrapessouthampton.co.uk

The London Hotel Built 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 0652 www.the-london.co.uk

White Star Award-winning restaurant with alfresco dining. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. The food has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes which is only awarded to ‘Excellent restaurants 28 Oxford Street, Southampton, So14 3DJ Tel: 023 8082 1990 www.whitestartavern.co.uk

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Southampton Guest Guide: Out and About

Heritage

Walk along the river 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.

Hamble River events take place

Known as the Strawberry Coast, The

Bursledon Regatta and national World

Hamble Valley is set alongside the

Series competitions.

stunning River Hamble, tucked between

The essence of a sailing lifestyle

the bustling cities of Southampton,

is captured through the marinas,

Winchester and Portsmouth

chandleries, restaurants and boutiques,

and stretching along 25 miles of

located along the shoreline. Indeed,

Hampshire’s coastline.

numerous opportunities present

There is so much on offer with a variety

themselves to way anchor and

of unique family attractions from Manor

investigate the local vintage ales.

Farm, the Victorian working farm which

The Hamble Valley welcomes families

was the setting for the BBC’s Wartime

and is a child-friendly destination with

Farm series to Bursledon Windmill

plenty of free and low cost activities to

and Bursledon Brickworks. Discover

keep the young and the young at hear

delightfully quaint villages and charming

entertained.

towns and over 1500 acres of unspoilt

Whether you are on a romantic short

countryside with five country parks.

break or visiting for the week with

Enjoy beautiful waterside vistas and

a young family, you’ll wish you had

For further information on

amble through woodlands, marshes and

discovered the Hamble Valley sooner.

glorious days out on the

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

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See the details on a country wa

meadows on one of the many walking

River Hamble or your personal

trails including the Strawberry Trail,

journey through the

a long distance walk along the River Hamble, the Cobbett Trail, a short walk around the village of Botley and the Hamble Rail Trail.

See more of the Hamble Valley and take a virtual tour by scanning this QR code.

Hamble Valley, visit www.hamblevalley.com Follow us on Twitter @HambleValley

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