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Activities in Southampton

Discover a wide range of activities and things to do in Southampton, a vibrant coastal city on England’s south coast. From water sports and outdoor adventures to parks, cultural attractions, and historic sites, Southampton offers something for everyone.

Browse the experiences below and start your next adventure!

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Things to do in Southampton: outdoor activities for a fun day out

The best things to do in Southampton, from paddleboarding on the River Hamble and kitesurfing at Calshot to archery in the New Forest and rainy-day fun for kids.

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Questions about activities in Southampton

  • What outdoor activities can I do in Southampton?

    Nomadic Kitesurf runs two-hour kitesurf improver sessions at Calshot, and The SUP Co x Calshot runs wingfoil demo sessions for adults. Testlands has indoor sports, Tiny Tots sessions and parties, and The Outdoor Ed School runs group sessions for home-educated children. The Paddle Centre shows here when it adds new dates. See Hampshire for more.

  • How much does a kitesurfing lesson cost in Southampton?

    A two-hour kitesurf improver session with Nomadic Kitesurf at Calshot costs £150 per person. A one-hour wingfoil demo session with The SUP Co x Calshot is £149 per person, for adults aged 18 and over.

  • What can I do in Southampton in winter?

    Nomadic Kitesurf's kitesurf improver sessions and The SUP Co x Calshot's wingfoil demos have dates from November to March, as do Testlands' indoor sports and parties and The Outdoor Ed School's home-educated sessions. The Paddle Centre and The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex show here when they add new dates.

  • What can I do with kids in Southampton?

    The Outdoor Ed School runs group sessions for home-educated children aged 8 and over, and Testlands at Green Lane has Tiny Tots sessions, under-16s football, futsal, basketball and netball, and bouncy castle parties with a parent or guardian present.

  • Where can I go kitesurfing in Southampton?

    Nomadic Kitesurf runs kitesurfing lessons at Calshot, including two-hour improver sessions for £150 per person, and The SUP Co x Calshot runs one-hour wing foil demo sessions there for adults aged 18 and over.

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