Southampton Common
Southampton, Southampton
Photo: Mike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Mike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0
Southampton's largest open space, with 365 acres of woodland, ponds, lakes and grassland. The nature play area has zip wires, a climbing tower and water features, and The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre is nearby.
Highlights
- Nature play area with zip wires and water features
- Orienteering courses starting from The Hawthorns
- The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre and café
- Ponds, wetlands and lakes
Good to know
- The onsite toilet and baby changing area are open when the kiosk is open
- Most of the common is a site of special scientific interest
Getting there
Southampton Common, The Hawthorns, Southampton, SO15 7NNParking: Check on the official site.
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