Highfield, Southampton

Name: Highfield
Address: Southampton, United Kingdom

#95 among attractions in Southampton

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Facts and practical information

Highfield is a suburb of Southampton, England. The suburb is situated to the north of the city centre, and is bounded by Southampton Common, Bassett, Swaythling and Portswood. Highfield is home to the main campus of the University of Southampton, which is built on a former brickfield. ()

Coordinates: 50°55'50"N, 1°23'53"W

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Southampton Test (Portswood)Southampton United Kingdom

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Highfield – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.4 miNW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Southampton City Golf Course, Southampton
36 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.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Southampton Old Cemetery, Southampton
23 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.
0.7 miSW
Park, Playground
Southampton Common, Southampton
17 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.
~730 ftSE
Church
Highfield Church, Southampton
4 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.
1 miNE
Church
St. Mary's Church, Southampton
27 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.
0.9 miSE
Bridge
Cobden Bridge, Southampton
24 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.
0.4 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
John Hansard Gallery, Southampton
10 min walk • The John Hansard Gallery is a contemporary visual art gallery and part of the University of Southampton.
1 miN
Church
St Michael and All Angels Church, Southampton
26 min walk • St. Michael and All Angels Church, in Bassett, Southampton, is an Anglican parish church which dates from the late 19th century.
~1980 ftN
Theater, Universities and schools
University of Southampton, Southampton
10 min walk • 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.
1.1 miS
Park
Rockstone Place Park, Southampton
30 min walk • Rockstone Place Park or Little Mongers Park is a formal park in Southampton, United Kingdom. The park is next to the Southampton and New Forest Magistrates court building.
0.7 miSW
Church
Avenue St. Andrew's United Reformed Church, Southampton
18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Highfield?

Nearby attractions include Highfield Church, Southampton (4 min walk), University of Southampton, Southampton (10 min walk), Portswood Library, Southampton (10 min walk), Portswood, Southampton (10 min walk).

How to get to Highfield by public transport?

The nearest stations to Highfield:

Bus

Omdurman Road • Lines: U2, U2B (6 min walk)
Jubilee Sports Hall • Lines: U1A, U9 (7 min walk)

Train

St Denys (19 min walk)
Swaythling (31 min walk)