Free things to do in Southampton
7 free-entry places in and around Southampton, Hampshire. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.
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ParkSouthampton Common
326 acres of woodland, ponds and open grass in the city — the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre and model yacht lake are highlights.
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Southampton Common
326 acres of woodland, ponds and open grass in the city — the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre and model yacht lake are highlights.
Southampton Common
Southampton, Hampshire
326 acres of woodland, ponds and open grass in the city — the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre and model yacht lake are highlights.
Avenue Road and The Common car parks; free in some bays
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WaterfrontTown Quay & Ocean Village
Working waterfront and marina walks with views across the Solent — watch the ferries and pleasure boats with no admission charge.
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Town Quay & Ocean Village
Working waterfront and marina walks with views across the Solent — watch the ferries and pleasure boats with no admission charge.
Town Quay & Ocean Village
Southampton, Hampshire
Working waterfront and marina walks with views across the Solent — watch the ferries and pleasure boats with no admission charge.
Ocean Village or Town Quay car parks ~£2/hr
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WalkSouthampton Old Town Walls
Medieval stone walls and towers threading through the old town — follow the plaques for a self-guided circuit of the best surviving sections.
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Southampton Old Town Walls
Medieval stone walls and towers threading through the old town — follow the plaques for a self-guided circuit of the best surviving sections.
Southampton Old Town Walls
Southampton, Hampshire
Medieval stone walls and towers threading through the old town — follow the plaques for a self-guided circuit of the best surviving sections.
Westquay or Bedford Place car parks ~£2/hr
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ParkRoyal Victoria Country Park
Victorian military hospital parkland on the Hamble shore — chapel, woodland walks and Solent views across to the Isle of Wight.
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Royal Victoria Country Park
Victorian military hospital parkland on the Hamble shore — chapel, woodland walks and Solent views across to the Isle of Wight.
Royal Victoria Country Park
Southampton, Hampshire
Victorian military hospital parkland on the Hamble shore — chapel, woodland walks and Solent views across to the Isle of Wight.
Main car park ~£1.50/hr (free for 30 min)
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ParkMayflower Park
Riverside park beside the Red Funnel terminal — open lawns, the Titanic Engineers' Memorial and views of cruise ships at berth.
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Mayflower Park
Riverside park beside the Red Funnel terminal — open lawns, the Titanic Engineers' Memorial and views of cruise ships at berth.
Mayflower Park
Southampton, Hampshire
Riverside park beside the Red Funnel terminal — open lawns, the Titanic Engineers' Memorial and views of cruise ships at berth.
City centre or Westquay car parks ~£2/hr
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GallerySouthampton City Art Gallery
Free public art gallery in the Civic Centre with a strong permanent collection and rotating exhibitions — no ticket needed.
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Southampton City Art Gallery
Free public art gallery in the Civic Centre with a strong permanent collection and rotating exhibitions — no ticket needed.
Southampton City Art Gallery
Southampton, Hampshire
Free public art gallery in the Civic Centre with a strong permanent collection and rotating exhibitions — no ticket needed.
Civic Centre car park ~£2/hr
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
Sport & activityNetley Abbey parkrun
Free Saturday 5k through Royal Victoria Country Park — flat, scenic and open to walkers as well as runners.
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Netley Abbey parkrun
Free Saturday 5k through Royal Victoria Country Park — flat, scenic and open to walkers as well as runners.
Netley Abbey parkrun
Southampton, Hampshire
Free Saturday 5k through Royal Victoria Country Park — flat, scenic and open to walkers as well as runners.
Royal Victoria Country Park car park
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