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Visit Southampton is the official destination channel for the city. Southampton and Southampton City Council

11/11/2024

This week our friends at Visit Southampton are preparing the city for Christmas. The Countdown is on ON! From 15th - Sunday 17th November, join in and celebrate this festive season.
Southampton is set to come alive with roaming acts, live music, and family-friendly activities designed to engage and encourage exploration of the festive city centre. It's FREE for everyone to enjoy. Happy Christmas.

10/11/2024

Hi Paddington Bear 🥪

Last Sunday in Southampton we met a new friend! Located just outside of West Quay Shopping Centre sat on a bench was the bear from "darkest Peru"—with his old hat, duffel coat and of course a marmalade sandwich.

Who doesn’t love Paddington after all he was even friends with the late queen and now Paul and Carole Love To Travel



Visit Southampton Westquay

Make your way to Carlton Place and Oxford Street on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th November for a festive treat! 🎶✨ From ...
10/11/2024

Make your way to Carlton Place and Oxford Street on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th November for a festive treat! 🎶✨ From 6pm to 8pm, catch Magic Leon, The Waiters, and our lively Christmas Mariachi band as they roam the area, bringing holiday cheer.

They’ll also be popping into some local hotspots, adding an extra touch of magic for those dining out. 🍴 Don’t miss this special chance to enjoy the season with some live entertainment - its all free part of our Countdown to Christmas big weekend. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/45Toe3W

This event is brought to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions

A year-long celebration of Jane Austen kick starts in Southampton Friday 15 November with a new art exhibition at God's ...
10/11/2024

A year-long celebration of Jane Austen kick starts in Southampton Friday 15 November with a new art exhibition at God's House Tower. Austen lived and went to school in the city, attending plays at The French Street Theatre and travelling on the River Itchen. No Notion of Loving by Halves by artist Jocelyn McGregor is a new exhibition featuring live performances, with the chance to see Austen’s travelling writing desk, the centrepiece of the exhibition. Don’t miss your chance to meet the artist and see this amazing new installation as part of Jane Austen 250, book your free tickets here 👉 https://buff.ly/47XlQf3

Join us on Sunday 17th November for Arctic Adventures: a interactive polar bear show in Westquay (Level 2). No tickets a...
09/11/2024

Join us on Sunday 17th November for Arctic Adventures: a interactive polar bear show in Westquay (Level 2). No tickets are needed – just come along and enjoy the show! 🎟️🎄

Follow a young explorer on his quest to reunite with his beloved Polar Bear and her cub as he navigates his way home. Kids will love being part of the adventure, helping out with fun, interactive games and even feeding the bears fish straight from a bucket! 🐟🐻‍❄️

These 20 minutes shows will begin at:

🕒 11.45am
🕒 12.45pm
🕒 1.45pm
🕒 2.45pm
🕒 3.45pm

This activity is brough to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions

Visit our Countdown page here for the full event programme 👉 https://buff.ly/45Toe3W

09/11/2024

This year's Countdown event wouldn't be possible without our fantastic sponsor Brackenwood Windows. With over five decades in business and more than 50,000 satisfied customers, Brackenwood is dedicated to offering the very best in home transformation.

Visit their website today to learn more about their zero deposit, nothing to pay until 2026 offer and they'll even upgrade you to triple glazing for free: https://buff.ly/3YgvPrx

Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions

08/11/2024

Ready to kick off the festive season? Southampton's Countdown to Christmas event will return from 15th - 17th November, back bigger than ever! They look forward to celebrating with everyone once again to enjoy all that the season has to offer.

Expect roaming theatre acts, live music, family activities and special guests.

https://visitsouthampton.co.uk/christmas

Visit Southampton

On Sunday 10th November, Southampton will host a Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade from 10:45 am to 12:00 pm. 🌹 The ...
08/11/2024

On Sunday 10th November, Southampton will host a Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade from 10:45 am to 12:00 pm. 🌹 The Military and Veterans Parade will depart from Guildhall Square and proceed to the Cenotaph in Watts Park, where the service will begin at 10:55 am. Learn more here https://buff.ly/2rjpiR5

Southampton City Council

08/11/2024

⏰️ ONE WEEK TO GO ⏰️ until our Countdown to Christmas weekend! 🎄✨️

Join us on Friday 15th November to help us kick off the festive season in Southampton.

Here are just some of the roaming street theatre acts and live musical performances held in previous years. This year you can expect to see:

🎤 2024 BGT winner Sydnie Christmas
🐻‍❄ Arctic Adventures: polar bear show
🍊 Paddington meet & greets
🌳 Christmas tree climbing
🎭 Elves Behavin' Badly Show
🎺 City of Albion Brass Band
🦌 Ghost caribou
☃️ Bouncing snowmen

🌟 Plus SO much more!

This event is brought to you by GO! Southampton and Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions

For the full event programme, visit our Countdown page here 👉 https://buff.ly/45Toe3W

Paddington in Peru is out now and you can catch it right here at Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton 🎬🎟️ For tickets visi...
08/11/2024

Paddington in Peru is out now and you can catch it right here at Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton 🎬🎟️ For tickets visit: https://buff.ly/3NZGbHu

While you’re here, don’t miss the Paddington Bench at Westquay South, and be sure to book a spot for our Paddington Meet & Greet on Saturday, 16th, and Sunday, 17th November. It’s all part of our Countdown to Christmas weekend! Reserve your free ticket here👉 https://buff.ly/4eljDLY

Showcase Cinemas UK

🎧 At this year’s Countdown to Christmas, we’re shaking things up with toob! 🎧Join us South of the Bargate from 5pm on Sa...
07/11/2024

🎧 At this year’s Countdown to Christmas, we’re shaking things up with toob! 🎧

Join us South of the Bargate from 5pm on Saturday 16th November for toob’s Silent (Night) Disco. Grab a pair of headphones, groove to your favourite hits and dance like nobody’s watching. But that’s not all…stick around until 6.30pm for a very special surprise. 👀

This FREE activity is brought to you by GO! Southampton, toob, and our headline sponsor Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions

07/11/2024

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

God’s House Tower will be opening an additional day of the week starting 21st November 2024!

You will now be able to visit us:
Thursday (10 AM - 5 PM)
Friday (10 AM - 5 PM)
Saturday (10 AM - 5 PM)
Sunday (10 AM - 4 PM)

Bookings for are now open - the exhibitions launch 15th November and are free to attend but don’t forget to book your timed entry ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.

For any more information, head to godshousetower.org.uk

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Joining Kev Orkian to host our mainstage Friday night is Steve Power from Nation Radio South. 🌟 Steve has 40 years exper...
07/11/2024

Joining Kev Orkian to host our mainstage Friday night is Steve Power from Nation Radio South. 🌟

Steve has 40 years experience in media both in radio and TV. His radio career in the South is probably best known for his time with recently closed Wave 105 before his move to Nation Radio, along with TV credits for the Discovery Channel and in-depth documentaries on England footballers.

Catch him on the stage by the Bargate on Friday 15th November from 6pm. For the full line-up visit https://buff.ly/45Toe3W

This event is brought to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions

Join us at The Marlands Shopping Centre on Saturday 16th November, to get into the true   spirit with Elfie and Elvie! T...
07/11/2024

Join us at The Marlands Shopping Centre on Saturday 16th November, to get into the true spirit with Elfie and Elvie! These two mischievous elves have a lineup of games and festive fun just for you. 🎄

Once a gold-star employee at Santa's North Pole workshop, Elfie founded a rebellious underground elf organisation called the EBB, or ‘Elves Behavin’ Badly.’ It was there that Elfie met Elvie, and together they spent their evenings causing chaos, joyriding in Santa’s sleigh, and gift-wrapping snowmen.

After being placed under heavy observation by Santa and completing their time at Elf Training Academy, Elfie and Elvie were finally allowed to help reform other “ex-naughty” elves. However, in true Pranksmas spirit, they can’t resist getting into mischief themselves—those sneaky little elves!

Enjoy presenter-led festive games like Charades, Musical Snowmen, Guess the Present, and Tree Decorating.

Sessions are as follows:
● 11.00am
● 12.15pm
● 1.30pm
● 2.45pm
● 4.00pm

This event is part of GO! Southampton’s Countdown to Christmas event weekend, sponsored by Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions .

Registration is now open for our Countdown to Christmas Paddington™ Meet and Greet! On Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th Novem...
06/11/2024

Registration is now open for our Countdown to Christmas Paddington™ Meet and Greet!
On Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November we're inviting you to Westquay South to meet Paddington 🐻

Sessions are as follows:

🕒11.00am
🕒12.10pm
🕒1.20pm
🕒2.30pm
🕒3.40pm (SEN Session)

Tickets are free but are limited and you must have a ticket to attend. Please only book one ticket per family/group of four. For more information and to register, click here: https://buff.ly/4eljDLY

Don’t forget PADDINGTON IN PERU comes to Showcase Cinemas UK on 8th November, plus make sure you visit the Paddington™ bench outside of Westquay South too!

This event forms part of GO! Southampton’s Countdown to Christmas event weekend, sponsored by Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions.

Paddington Bear






Jazz swing singer and former X-Factor and Britain’s Got Talent contestant, Russell Jones, will be performing on our main...
06/11/2024

Jazz swing singer and former X-Factor and Britain’s Got Talent contestant, Russell Jones, will be performing on our main stage by the Bargate on Friday, 15th November. Stage entertainment kicks off at 6pm, featuring a variety of special performances you won’t want to miss!

For the full programme of events and activities held across our Countdown weekend, visit https://buff.ly/45Toe3W

This event is brought to you by GO! Southampton’s Countdown to Christmas event weekend, sponsored by Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions

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GO! Southampton is the Business Improvement District (BID) for Southampton City Centre. Funded and led by local business, the BID is using its 5-year term to implement a range of initiatives that will create a greater city entre experience, deliver better marketing and events and develop stronger business. Working in partnership with local stakeholders, the BID’s ultimate aim is to realise Southampton’s potential as a world-class city, which will in turn benefit residents, visitors and the businesses that fund it.

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