City events update - sports, stunt shows, PSP Southampton Boat Show, art workshops and more...

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Clock Tower


Take a tour in the city

Vaults tours

Saturday 10 and 24 August / Meet outside Tudor House and Garden / 11am - 12.30pm or 2 - 3.30pm / £5, £4 concessions (if you'd also like to visit Tudor House and Garden, an entrance fee will apply) / Call 023 8083 4536 to book

Join Dr Andy Russel to explore the underground vaults and discover the city's history that lies beneath your feet. Click here for more information.

Clock Tower tours 

11 and 30 August / 10am - 11am or 11am - 12noon / SeaCity Museum / £6 (£5.50 concessions) Ticket does not include entrance to museum / Call 023 8083 4536 to book

Ascend the magnificent Clock Tower and see Southampton from a whole new perspective, Click here for more information.

Free Sunday tours of Tudor House and Garden

11 and 25 August / 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm / FREE tour, entrance fee to the museum applies / No need to book

Join local historian, Simon Reynier for a 45-minute free tour of Tudor House and Garden. Suitable for adults and children. Click here for more information.


Go! Rhinos Trail


Go mobile with Marwell's Go! Rhinos

Marwell's Go! Rhinos are in Southampton until 22 September. You can now download your free Go! Rhinos iPhone and Android app. Click here to download your app.

You can also download a trail map or collect a copy from locations in the city including WestQuay, Marlands Shopping Centre, Central Library and the Civic Centre. A souvenir guidebook is also available for £3, packed with information about the rhinos, sponsors and artists. Click here for more information.


Sky Ride Local


Sky Ride Local cycle rides on Sunday 11 August

The Ancient New Forest Circular Ride / Distance: 26 Miles / 10am start at Green Park car park, Wimpson Lane, Redbridge

Winsor By Compass Ride / Distance: 14 Miles / 2pm start at Station Road junction with Old Redbridge Road, Redbridge Railway Station

Click here for more information.


BHF London to Southampton Bike Ride


BHF London to Southampton Bike Ride

31 August 2013 / Finish at Hoglands Park 

The British Heart Foundation's London to Southampton Bike Ride  supports the Mending Broken Hearts campaign. The route is approximately 136km (84 miles), including 1,700 metres of climbing - the ride is graded as 'moderate to hard'. If you fancy a challenge, click here for more information and to find out how to register.

Portrait drawing


Get creative at the City Art Gallery

Summer Art School (8 – 13 years)

12, 19 and 26 August / 10.30am – 3.30pm / £17 (£15 each session if two or more are booked).

Life drawing for beginners

20 and 21 August / 11am – 4pm / £60

Life drawing for experienced artists

23 and 24 August / 11am – 4pm / £60 

To book your place telephone 023 8083 4536. Click here for more information.


Community fair

7 - 11 August / Riverside Park, Bitterne Park 

Click here for more information.


Extreme Stunt show


Extreme Stunt Show

3 - 4 September / Hoglands Park / 7.30pm

Don't miss the FMX Athletes, Motocross Madmen and the BMX Extreme Team! Tickets are on sale now. Click here for more information.


Boat Show


PSP Southampton Boat Show

13 - 22 September

Buy your tickets in advance and save money! Click here for more information.


Follow Southampton Events

Follow Southampton Events on Twitter for a chance to win tickets for the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Click here for more information.


For a full calendar of events, guided walks, gigs and exhibitions click here.


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