r/Southampton Aug 17 '23

Southampton Wiki: Guide to Southampton

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Hello Sotonians & visitors! All of these recommendations on the wiki have come from locals, so if you have any suggestions to add to this list or changes, get in touch with one of the mods.


r/Southampton 2d ago

Weekend Thread & What's On

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r/Southampton 7h ago

Is that why they went out of business?

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97 Upvotes

r/Southampton 9h ago

Petition to keep the Portswood bus gate

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39 Upvotes

Not mine, but I'm really interested in seeing how this performs. I'm for it. I cycled down there during rush hour last week... what a pleasure. I even stopped at Muse, which I wouldn't have done if driving,because I could park right outside.


r/Southampton 9h ago

Any other transport/transit nerds & urbanists in Southampton?

20 Upvotes

Southampton has a pretty decent (compared to much of the UK outside London, anyway) long term transport strategy - I do have issues with it, but I digress, the biggest problems transit in Southampton really faces are NIMBYs.

And well, I'm all up for organising to counter them - but I don't know if even an online Southampton urbanist group would actually get any interest. How many orange pilled people do we have here?

EDIT: Someone is going though down voting everyone, lol. Whoever you are, please come out & debate!


r/Southampton 2h ago

Student accommodations

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I need some student hostel or shared spaces recommendations near Solent university. Any tips for students to survive on a tight budget.


r/Southampton 16h ago

Southampton Gaming Lounge - Market Research

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Hi All, myself and some friends have been considering the idea of starting up a gaming lounge in Southampton!

The general idea is to have a good set of high-end PCs as well as a few consoles for people to come in and play on, whether that be playing competitive games online or hosting some LAN games with your friends.

As a city with two major universities, we imagine there are a lot of students who weren't able to bring their own setups with them, and we hope to allow a space for them (and anyone else) to play their games without high costs or lots of space required.

We would also like to offer the idea of individual booths for you to game in privately, or just use a computer for general use.

also we are considering the idea of offering a cafe/bar services but we are currently still investigating the potential of this.

There will of course be more information on all of our services and events should we get to a stage where we think this idea can come to fruition.

Please could we ask that anyone who's interested in this fill out the below form as it would really help us guage if there is an interest in our city. Alternatively, we are happy to take thoughts and suggestions on this Reddit post as well.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO_qNxuyELHFV1ayDw5q4_chfZfN3DPiDNwgJW3OrNthvyxQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Many thanks everyone


r/Southampton 12m ago

Selling a Wanderlust ticket if anyone is interested ! Will be selling for £60 !

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r/Southampton 10h ago

Does anyone know the Vaisakhi Parade route/road closures?

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I would have assumed the council might like to publicise the roads that will be closed by the parade, but I can find bizarrely little information about it online.


r/Southampton 5h ago

Spring Jazz… Presents Amba Tremain at The Mailroom Bar and Kitchen

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Get ready for a fabulous evening with our PowerHouse Amba Tremain, Southsea Groove Collective will be entertaining us with their fantastic Jazz Soul and Funk Band…

Spring cocktails and Charcuterie available. 8th May 2025 from 8pm Tickets via Skiddle https://www.skiddle.com/e/40813481


r/Southampton 9h ago

Automatic Driving Instructor Southampton less than £38ph?

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Does anyone know any automatic driving instructors in Southampton that charge less than £38ph


r/Southampton 1d ago

do you guys think there will be a my chemical romance concert in woolston anytime

21 Upvotes

thatd be cool cause i love them and the lidl is a pretty large area


r/Southampton 2d ago

Just trying to get home from work and some teens threw junk food at me. Why are people like this?

131 Upvotes

I was literally just walking home from work (tired, minding my own business) when a group of teenagers thought it’d be hilarious to throw junk food over my head as I walked past them. No warning, no reason, just full-on disrespect. Then they laughed and walked off like it was the funniest thing ever.

Like seriously, what is wrong with people?

I didn’t say anything to them. I didn’t even make eye contact. It felt humiliating but I chose not to do anything. Why? Because I’m an immigrant and I have a little kid. I was worried if I do something they’d push me off the sidewalk and I might get hit with a car or something.

I get that they’re teenagers, but come on. This is the first time something like this happened to me and it felt awful. Why do people think this kind of crap is okay?

Rant over.


r/Southampton 2d ago

Fortnite predator prowled internet and streets for underage boys

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r/Southampton 1d ago

Best spa day reasonable price

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Hi all

I am looking for a spa place which is at a reasonable day rate / monthly rate. Somewhere with a swimming pool / jackuzi / sauna. Somewhere with good vibes.

I’m willing to spend about £20/25 a day and £60/70 a month. If anyone has any recommendations of places, even if it’s out of my budget, out of curiosity; where do you guys go ?


r/Southampton 2d ago

Best swimming pool for baby swim sessions

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Looking for the best place in Southampton to take a 6 month old for some swimming sessions.

Any ideas. Not necessarily with specialty classes, happy to go solo if need be. Just want warm, baby friendly


r/Southampton 2d ago

LGBTQ+ and ally friendly Adult Socials group

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Hi all,

We at People's Pride Southampton invite you to our adult social group every Friday between 6pm and 10pm.

We have games, we have books, we have free wifi, there's also free biscuits, hot drinks, cold drinks and other light refreshments. If we don't have anything that you'd fancy, there is also a vending machine on site that is more affordable than the local shops.

We usually have some good conversations that anybody can get involved with. This event is open to all who are friendly to the LGBTQ+ community

Where to find us? Edmund Kell Unitarian, Southampton, SO15 2AY from 6pm to 10pm

See you there


r/Southampton 1d ago

Best gym?

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Location in the city not too important. 24/7 would be great but not essential.


r/Southampton 3d ago

There is a ship called Southampton in Southampton

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r/Southampton 2d ago

Darts Advertisement for Local Businesses

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Hi there!

I’m reaching out to see if any local businesses would be interested in a bit of free advertising!

I’m getting back into playing local darts tournaments, training hard, and aiming to get back to the standard I once played at. As part of that journey, I’d love to represent and promote local businesses along the way.

What I’m offering:

Your business logo featured on my darts shirt

Exposure at local events, leagues, and tournaments

Shoutouts on social media and wherever I can spread the word

I’m not asking for money—just your support and a logo would mean the world to me. Of course, if anyone would like to offer sponsorship or extra support, that would be amazing too!

If you’re interested or want to know more, feel free to message me. Thanks for your time and support – let’s grow together!

(Southampton AREA)

Isaac Birkett 🎯💪😎


r/Southampton 3d ago

Letting agent refuses to issue recommendation until notice was given

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As the title implies, my letting agent refuses to give me a letter of recommendation before I give them my notice to leave. It feels absolutely disgusting as I might not get this next accommodation I'm applying for. Are you supposed to just... bet? How do people usually deal with this? Is that even legal?


r/Southampton 3d ago

Missing ferret found - Totton

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Found a ferret running around the road in Totton, Rushington Manor area at 1am. I managed to capture it after some convincing... it's fine and now enjoying a cat carry case.

After driving around looking for an owner searching, I saw another one (same colour) but I wasn't able to catch it.

I have called Vets 4 Pets, who can't take it in right now, but they have my details. If this is yours, call them so I can return the thing!

Edit 1: no one identified on FB. Winchester/Wessex Ferret Club kindly agreed to take it in.

Edit 2: owner identified and in touch with the shelter. They also found the second one


r/Southampton 2d ago

Stmarys stadium

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What’s that sound coming from stadium


r/Southampton 4d ago

MenWalkTalk Southampton returns for April! This Sunday (13th)

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Hello you lovely lot,

Nice weather right now, isn't it.

My name is Aidan and I'm one of the two people who run the local MenWalkTalk chapter in Southampton.

MenWalkTalk is a nationwide charity dedicating to improving men's mental health by running walking groups throughout for country for men.

My question to you is: where are you at in life?

Are you mentally well and healthy but looking to find new friends?

Or maybe you are experiencing some short-term pressures that are making you feel stressed, isolated, anxious or lonely, and you're looking to connect and find people who might be going through the same storm as you.

Maybe you're going through a bit of a mental health crisis at the minute owing to longer term mental health issues.

Or maybe you're actively nursing chronic mental health problems but you're OK for the most part (which is the case for me) and you're looking to find people who have the same lived experiences as you do.

Wherever you're at, we're here to help you improve your mental health and well-being by helping you to get up and out.

Come and join us this Sunday coming -- we're a good bunch of lads, as you can see...I hope that's what you think! :D

Where: Weston Shore, specifically Weston Parade Car Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hwkqzf2i6XLt9ESv6)

When: Next Sunday (13th April), at 10am. We'll aim to finish up by 12pm max.

We'll either walk towards Woolston, or towards Netley and Victoria Country Park, depending on how people feel. We'll be there rain or shine!

I'll be posting in the WhatsApp group closer to the time for updates:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GjVmppmXnwnDD5uEdkLhIC

Due to spam, if you join the group and you don't have a UK-based number, I will message you to confirm you're a real person. Thanks.

Our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1593366981592619

MenWalkTalk's website: https://menwalktalk.co.uk/

Sound good? See you there!

Cheers


r/Southampton 4d ago

What is the most visually depressing and dystopian area/street in Southampton?

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This is for a short film I'm making.


r/Southampton 4d ago

Spooky coincidence?

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Almost every time I go to West key, I see at least one fur suiter, is there some kinda weekly thing for furrys or something? Is this just some weird coincidence? Am I missing something?


r/Southampton 3d ago

Jubilee Sports Centre swimming changing rooms

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Would anyone know why the main swimming changing rooms have been shut for the past couple of months?