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30/12/2024

Tomorrow is the final day of our Snow Windows trail. 📆✨ We hope you had a fantastic time exploring the city to discover some of our snowy displays, all created by the talented Tom Baker at Snow Windows 🎨❄️ If you have not done so already, make sure you complete our survey to share your feedback of this year's trail: https://buff.ly/4gdq0Tl

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

📍 SeaCity Museum

30/12/2024

Kick start the New Year with a walk on one of the most amazing medieval town walls in the UK! Take a trip to God’s House Tower in Southampton, a fab 13th century gatehouse which is currently exhibiting Jane Austen’s personal writing desk, on loan from the British Library until 23 February and the first time it’s been here since she lived in the city in the 1800s. Book your place here: https://buff.ly/47UHRez

29/12/2024

Two more days left to walk Southampton's Christmas trail. ❄️ Do you have a favourite Snow Window? Let us know in the comments below 👇

You can find this fantastic display on at Your Move on London Road. 📍

🎨 All artwork was created by Snow Windows
🌟 This trail is brought to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions

28/12/2024

Southampton Christmas Market at night in Guildhall Square🌙🌃

📆 Open now until 5th January 2025
🕑 10am - 10pm daily

🎬 Footage captured by - https://buff.ly/3TJAh1r

28/12/2024

Just three more days left to walk this year's Christmas trail! ⏰ There are two routes to enjoy now until 31st December, which will guide you around the city centre to see twenty snowy scenes or characters in windows. ☃️❄️

Have you spotted this Christmas gonk in the window of Poundland yet? To download your free map, visit https://buff.ly/3FvsIRk

🎨 All artwork was created by Snow Windows

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

27/12/2024

2025 will be a year like no other in Southampton! We’re celebrating 250 years since the death of one of the city’s best-loved residents – Jane Austen. We’ve got a full programme of events marking her connections with the city including unseen treasured possessions and letters and much more. Plan your trip here: https://buff.ly/47UHRez

27/12/2024

Ready to ring in 2025? 🎉 Southampton is the place to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style! From buzzing party hotspots to sophisticated soirées, there’s a celebration waiting for everyone. 🥂 Explore the top New Year’s Eve events happening across the city on our dedicated page: https://buff.ly/4gkqM0U

Here are just a few to discover:

The 1865 - Soul Club: New Years Eve All Dayer
🔗 https://buff.ly/3BtFtQh

Brave New Years Eve Party
🔗 https://buff.ly/3BB4hpr

Medbar New Years Eve Party! – 31st December
🔗 https://buff.ly/3Bu8v2f

The Platform Tavern - Bob Rats & The Stingrays NYE Party!
🔗 https://buff.ly/4fgR1UM

Popworld’s NYE The Biggest Party of the Year
🔗 https://buff.ly/3ZY32u3

Slug & Lettuce’s Glitz & Glamour Ball
🔗 https://buff.ly/3P0F2QA

Orange Rooms NYE Glitter Ball
🔗 https://buff.ly/3ZZxiol

Plan your night, gather your friends, and make it a New Year’s to remember. 🎶💃 Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight?

26/12/2024

Big Saints fan? It’s not too late to enter our Snow Windows prize draw to win four tickets to Southampton's FA Cup tie against Swansea in January! Simply take a photo of our showstopper piece at Westquay (located outside the Above Bar Street entrance) and post it on Instagram using by 31st December 2024. Don’t forget to tag us as well!

The winner will also receive two signed copies of Matt Lucas’ Christmas book, ‘The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas’.

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

26/12/2024

Exploring Southampton this season is SNOW much fun! ❄️ With two routes to walk, each trail has a secret word for families to solve. Make sure you hand in your map when you've finished at our end locations to pick up a free prize. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3FvsIRk

You'll discover this snowy scene at Nationwide on Above Bar Street, stop number eight along our North Pole route. 📍

🎨 All artwork was created by Snow Windows
🌟 This trail is brought to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by Brackenwood Windows

25/12/2024

From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! 🎅🎄

Looking for ways to make the most of the holiday season? 🎁 Explore our Christmas page for a full guide to events, activities, shows, and more:

24/12/2024

Have you walked our Snow Windows Trail yet? ❄️ There are plenty of magical snowy scenes to discover including this one found at Pearsons Estate Agents on London Road. 📍 For more details visit https://buff.ly/3FvsIRk

🎨 All artwork was created by Snow Windows

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

24/12/2024

Looking to add some extra fun to your holiday plans? Bring out your competitive side this holiday season with a special date night or party with friends:

🎱 Cue up for pool at Rocket Ronnies Pool Hall High Street Southampton or Sharkey's Sports Bar Southampton

🪓 Throw some axes at Boom Battle Bar Southampton

🎳 Go for a strike at Hollywood Bowl Southampton

🎯 Score a bullseye at O'Neill's Southampton

👾 Play some games at High Score Arcades

🔐 Race to escape at Locked In A Room - Southampton in a Room

🏓 Enjoy a round of table tennis at The Mayflower Village

With so many exciting activities to enjoy, you’re sure to make the holidays even more memorable. Visit our blog for more to experience in the city 🔗

📍 Boom Battle Bar Southampton, Westquay

23/12/2024

Have you experienced this year’s magical Southampton Christmas Market light show on the Bargate yet? Don’t miss out – tomorrow is your last chance! 🌟

The stunning display lights up the historic city walls every 30 minutes from 5 PM to 9:30 PM, running until Christmas Eve. Make it part of your festive plans! Find out more at https://buff.ly/3Ek5RIA

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22/12/2024

At Westquay South, you'll find this happy elf eating some delicious Thai food from Thaikhun Street Food. 🍛🍴 He's part of our Snow Windows trail where you'll have the chance to find letter clues along the way that will help you solve our secret word to win a prize. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3FvsIRk

Looking for more fun over the holidays? Thaikhun also run cooking classes where you can gather friends and family to learn from their expert chefs as they guide you through creating a delicious two-course Thai meal. 👨‍🍳🍽️

🎨 All artwork was created by Snow Windows
🌟 This trail is brought to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by Brackenwood Windows

22/12/2024

The Wind In The Willows: Toad's BIG Musical Adventure is now on at MAST Mayflower Studios. 🎭

Join Rat, Badger and Mole as the classic tale of The Wind in the Willows is brought to life packed with musical hits, comedy and thrills for all of the family. 50 young people will take you on a wonderful journey through the seasons along the banks of the Test, down the open road (watch out for Toad in his motorcar!) around the snow covered New Forest, and through the Wild Wood (beware of those weasels!) to the magnificent Toad Hall.

Now on until Tuesday 31st December. 🗓️ For more information and tickets visit: https://buff.ly/4flmFQZ

21/12/2024

When heading to Guildhall Square to see some of this year's thrill rides, make sure you stop by University of Southampton Guildhall Square to see this snowy stag, brought to life by Snow Windows. 🦌❄️ The trail is open to everyone to walk now until 31st December. 📆 Find out more: https://buff.ly/3FvsIRk

🎨 All artwork was created by Snow Windows
🌟 This trail is brought to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by Brackenwood Windows

21/12/2024

Missed our Snow Windows Live event? 🎨 Don’t worry—we’ve captured a bit of magic with a special timelapse of the whole process. Tom from Snow Windows has created a stunning four-meter-wide masterpiece at Westquay, perfect for adding a touch of festive cheer to your visit. It took a total of 9 hours to complete! 🕑

You’ll find the artwork outside Westquay’s Above Bar entrance—why not stop by and see it for yourself? Don’t forget to take a photo and share it on Instagram using by 31st December 2024 to enter our festive competition!

The winner will receive:
🎟️ Four tickets to Southampton's FA Cup tie against Swansea in January
📖 Two signed copies of Matt Lucas’ Christmas book, ‘The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas’

Make sure to tag us for a chance to have your photo reshared! 📸

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

🎬 Video by RCM Agency

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Southampton Christmas Market at night in Guildhall Square🌙🌃 📆 Open now until 5th January 2025 🕑 10am - 10pm daily 🎬 Footage captured by @uav_hampshire - https://buff.ly/3TJAh1r #OurSouthampton #VisitSouthampton #ChristmasInSouthampton

Merry Christmas from Visit Southampton.mp4

From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! 🎅🎄 Looking for ways to make the most of the holiday season? 🎁 Explore our Christmas page for a full guide to events, activities, shows, and more: #OurSouthampton #ChristmasInSouthampton #SouthamptonChristmas

Snow Windows Live Timelapse.mp4

Missed our Snow Windows Live event? 🎨 Don’t worry—we’ve captured a bit of magic with a special timelapse of the whole process. Tom from Snow Windows has created a stunning four-meter-wide masterpiece at Westquay, perfect for adding a touch of festive cheer to your visit. It took a total of 9 hours to complete! 🕑 You’ll find the artwork outside Westquay’s Above Bar entrance—why not stop by and see it for yourself? Don’t forget to take a photo and share it on Instagram using #SouthamptonSnowWindows by 31st December 2024 to enter our festive competition! The winner will receive: 🎟️ Four tickets to Southampton's FA Cup tie against Swansea in January 📖 Two signed copies of Matt Lucas’ Christmas book, ‘The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas’ Make sure to tag us for a chance to have your photo reshared! 📸 This event is brought to you by GO! Southampton and Southampton FC, with support from Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions and Westquay 🎬 Video by RCM Agency #OurSouthampton#VisitSouthampton#SouthamptonSnowWindows

Snow Windows LIVE! credit RCM Agency.mp4

Did you stop by over the weekend to see our Snow Windows LIVE event? Our showstopper piece is now complete! ❄️ This stunning wintry scene was brought to life by artist Tom Baker, thanks to the efforts and funding of GO! Southampton and Southampton FC, in partnership with Westquay and Brackenwood Windows. 🌟 The artwork highlights homegrown Saints players, including Matt Le Tissier, Megan Collett, and Francis Benali, alongside the historic Bargate—once the city's grand entrance. The design beautifully captures the unity between the Club and the city, symbolising the journey to the stadium. ⚽🥅 Between now and 31st December, snap a photo of the artwork and upload to Instagram, using #SouthamptonSnowWindows and you will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky person will win four tickets to Southampton's FA Cup tie against Swansea in January 🎟️ and two signed copies of Matt Lucas’ new Christmas book ‘The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas’. 📖 Learn more about Southampton's Snow Windows Trail here: https://buff.ly/3FvsIRk 📍 Westquay (Above Bar Street entrance) #OurSouthampton #ChristmasInSouthampton #SouthamptonChristmas Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions Snow Windows Westquay Southampton FC

Festive trip in Southampton with Dawn from Dear Mummy.mp4

Planning a festive city break? Southampton is bursting with seasonal activities for all ages! Recently, Dawn from @dear_mummy joined us for a day packed with holiday cheer. 🎄 Here are just some of the sights you'll see when visiting this year's Christmas market, including the new light projection show on the Bargate 🌟 📸 Dear Mummy - https://buff.ly/4fRHyUY 📍 Southampton Christmas Market #OurSouthampton #VisitSouthampton #ChristmasInSouthampton

Brackenwood Windows - Safer Smarter Homes.mp4

A big thank you to Brackenwood Windows for sponsoring this year's Countdown to Christmas and Snow Windows Trail. ❄️ Brackenwood have been improving homes for over five decades, providing the very best possible advice to families, just like yours, for warmer, safer and smarter homes. 🏡 To find out more visit https://buff.ly/3Vlt0Vo 📸 Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions #OurSouthampton #VisitSouthampton #ChristmasInSouthampton

Christmas in Southampton 2024.mp4

Christmas is now in full swing here in Southampton! From the twinkling lights of the Christmas Market to the magical Snow Windows trail adorning shopfronts, the city is brimming with festive cheer. 🎅✨ Stroll through the bustling streets filled with seasonal treats, explore unique gifts from local businesses, and soak up the joyful atmosphere - there's a little festive magic waiting around every corner. 🌟 To plan your festive day out, visit: https://buff.ly/3Ek5RIA 🎬 Video by FEP Media #OurSouthampton #VisitSouthampton #ChristmasInSouthampton #SnowWindowsTrail #ChristmasMarket #FestiveMagic

The So SO Show Podcast - Christmas Special.mp4

Have you heard the latest episode of The So SO show yet? Zoe and Tom dive into the all things Christmas in Southampton. From the latest festive events to local attractions including the recent unveiling of Jane Austen's writing desk at God's House Tower - there's lots to see and do over the holidays. Zoe and Tom also head to Guildhall Square to speak with Dermot the Director at Preez, the trendy Bar On The Square, and Stephanie, the games master at Locked In A Room - Southampton. Take a listen here: https://buff.ly/4ggvQD0 #OurSouthampton #VisitSouthampton #ChristmasInSouthampton #TheSoSOShow

Southampton Snow Windows Trail

✨ Southampton’s Snow Windows Trail starts today! ✨ Explore the city and uncover 20 magical snowy displays across the North Pole and South Pole Routes. 🗺️ Collect the letter clues, crack the secret word, and head to one of our end locations where children can claim a prize: MAST Mayflower Studios (North Pole prize point) and hmv (South Pole prize point). 🎁 Those 18 and over can enter our prize draw to win a £50 M&S voucher. Simply complete the entry form on the back of the trail map Each display along the trail was crafted by Snow Windows, led by self-taught window artist Tom, who has a remarkable talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. ❄️ This trail is proudly brought to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions For trail collection points and more details visit our trail page: https://buff.ly/3FvsIRk #OurSouthampton #ChristmasInSouthampton #SouthamptonChristmas

2024 Countdown to Christmas highlights.mp4

Christmas is now in full swing here in Southampton! 🤩🎄 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us earlier this month to kick off the festive season! Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from our Countdown to Christmas weekender. Which moment was your favourite? This event was brought to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by Brackenwood - Windows & Doors, Conservatories, Roofs & Extensions 🎬 Video by Dave Snocken #OurSouthampton #ChristmasinSouthampton #SouthamptonChristmas

SydnieChristmas

Day 2 of our Christmas Countdown! 🌟 We had an amazing time yesterday - roaming characters, bands, and of course, the fabulous @sydniechristmas who joined us on our mainstage. 🎤🎶 Here is part of her performance yesterday captured by @ryanstanikkphotography 🎬 But, the fun doesn’t stop there! Join us in the city centre today, from 10am to 9pm, for even more free family entertainment. 🎟✨️ Here’s what’s on today: 🎄 Elves Behavin’ Badly Show in The Marlands 🎨 Christmas Gonk Making Workshop at Southampton City Art Gallery 🐻 Paddington Meet & Greets ...and so much more! 🎶 At 5pm, head over to the Bargate for toob's Silent (Night) Disco. And be sure to stick around for a very special surprise at 6:30pm—you won’t want to miss it! @toobbroadband For the full event programme visit buff.ly/3CxHWcE This event is proudly brought to you by GO! Southampton and sponsored by @brackenwoodwindows #OurSouthampton #VisitSouthampton #christmasinsouthampton #southamptonChristmas

Brackenwood Windows Improving homes since 1987

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 #OurSouthampton #VisitSouthampton #ChristmasInSouthampton #SouthamptonChristmas

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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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Southampton is the major city on the South coast and one of the region’s fastest growing, with a population of over 250,000 and a catchment area exceeding two million people.

The city offers a top 20 UK university education, a shopping experience ranked in the UK’s top 20 and employment for 33,000 people in the city centre alone.

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Brackenwood Windows - Safer Smarter Homes.mp4

Christmas in Southampton 2024.mp4

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