Southampton Blogs

Let #OurSouthampton be your Southampton with these helpful hints from local bloggers and the Visit Southampton team

There’s nothing like a bit of insider knowledge! Our blog posts are here to provide everyone, long term residents and first-time visitors alike, with recommendations, ideas and inspiration to help you get the most out of this amazing city.

Things to do for Father’s Day in Southampton

Are you looking for ways to treat dad this Father's Day? We’ve put together some great suggestions of things you can do in and around Southampton to help celebrate your special male role model. From tasty meals out to sporting experiences, delve in to ways to make this Father’s Day a memorable one…

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Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Southampton

Get ready for one of the biggest sporting events of the year as the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off this summer. Running from 11 June to 19 July 2026, this year’s tournament will be the largest in World Cup history, featuring 48 teams competing across Canada, Mexico and the United States. While…

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Must-try award-winning restaurants in Southampton

If on your Southampton to-do list is to sample some of our award-winning restaurants, then you’ve found the best place! Whether you are here for a shopping trip, a pre-cruise stay or you are a foodie at heart, we have several fine dining and critically acclaimed restaurants in Southampton. Here, we…

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Southampton celebrates 90 years of the Spitfire

Southampton, birthplace of the iconic Spitfire, will mark the British fighter aircraft’s 90th anniversary with a series of commemorative events, exhibitions and flypasts in 2026. Designed in the city by local engineer R. J. Mitchell, the prototype Spitfire - known simply as K5054 - made its maiden…

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Local eats you'll fall in love with

They say that the quickest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach and if you’re a big foodie like us, you’ll want a tasty meal part of your date-night plans. For budgets both big and small, take a look below for some fun and romantic local dining spots that you’ll surely fall in love with…

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Valentine's Day events in Southampton

Whether you’re planning a romantic evening for two, a galentine’s get-together with the girls or a day out with the whole family, there is lots happening around Southampton to celebrate this Valentine’s Day. Soton Makers Valentine’s Market 12 February, SeaCity Museum Join Soton makers from 6–9pm to…

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