University of Southampton, Southampton

Name: University of Southampton
Address: Avenue Campus Highfield Road, Southampton, SO17 1BF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 8067 1771

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The University of Southampton is a public research university in Southampton, England. Southampton is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom, and ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 50°56'10"N, 1°23'50"W

Address

Avenue Campus Highfield RoadSouthampton Test (Portswood)Southampton SO17 1BF United Kingdom

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+44 23 8067 1771

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University of Southampton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southampton City Golf Course, Southampton Old Cemetery, Southampton Common, Highfield Church.

1.2 miNW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Southampton City Golf Course, Southampton
30 min walk • Southampton Municipal Golf Course or 'Muni', is a 27-hole venue set in woodland. The course was designed by five time Open Championship winner J.H. Taylor, and was completed in 1935. It celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010. The club house is known as Bowlers Restaurant and has views over the course.
1.2 miSW
Cemetery
Southampton Old Cemetery, Southampton
31 min walk • The cemetery has had various titles including The Cemetery by the Common, Hill Lane Cemetery and is currently known as Southampton Old Cemetery. An Act of Parliament was required in 1843 to acquire the land from Southampton Common. It covers an area of 27 acres and the total number of burials is estimated at 116,800.
0.9 miSW
Park, Playground
Southampton Common, Southampton
24 min walk • Southampton Common is a large open space to the north of the city centre of Southampton, England. It is bounded by the districts of Shirley, Bassett, Highfield and Portswood.
0.4 miS
Church
Highfield Church, Southampton
12 min walk • Highfield Church is a parish church in the Highfield district of Southampton, England. It is an Anglican Church in the Diocese of Winchester.
0.9 miE
Church
St. Mary's Church, Southampton
24 min walk • St. Mary's Church, South Stoneham is one of the two remaining medieval churches in the city of Southampton, England. Parts of the building date from the Norman period and the chancel arch is 12th century.
1.1 miSE
Bridge
Cobden Bridge, Southampton
29 min walk • Cobden Bridge is a major road bridge in Southampton, UK. It crosses the River Itchen joining the suburbs of St Denys and Bitterne Park. It forms part of the A3035. The present bridge dates from 1928, but there has been a bridge on this site since 1883.
~510 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
John Hansard Gallery, Southampton
3 min walk • The John Hansard Gallery is a contemporary visual art gallery and part of the University of Southampton.
1.6 miNE
Church
St Nicolas Church, Eastleigh
40 min walk • St. Nicolas Church is an Anglican parish church at North Stoneham, Hampshire which originated before the 15th century and is known for its "One Hand Clock" which dates from the early 17th century, and also for various memorials to the famous.
0.7 miNW
Church
St Michael and All Angels Church, Southampton
18 min walk • St. Michael and All Angels Church, in Bassett, Southampton, is an Anglican parish church which dates from the late 19th century.
1.1 miS
Church
Avenue St. Andrew's United Reformed Church, Southampton
28 min walk • Avenue St. Andrew's is a United Reformed Church in Southampton, England, United Kingdom. Part of the church building is Grade II listed.
0.5 miNE
Church
St Alban's Church, Southampton
13 min walk • St. Alban's Church, Swaythling, Southampton, stands on Tulip Road, just off the main Burgess Road. The church, and its associated hall, is a Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is University of Southampton open?

University of Southampton is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to University of Southampton?

Nearby attractions include The Annex Theatre, Southampton (1 min walk), John Hansard Gallery, Southampton (3 min walk), R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel, Southampton (3 min walk), Highfield, Southampton (10 min walk).

How to get to University of Southampton by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Southampton:

Bus

Highfield Interchange • Lines: U1, U1A, U2, U2B, U2C, U9 (1 min walk)
Future Worlds • Lines: U1, U2, U2B, U2C, U9 (4 min walk)

Train

Swaythling (25 min walk)
St Denys (27 min walk)