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 Yachting store |
Deacons Boatyard Bursledon Southampton, Hampshire SO31 8AY United Kingdom +44 2380 40 2182 |
This yachting store boasts the largest stock of yacht chandlery on the south coast. It can be found on the outskirts of Southampton, at Bursledon on the River Hamble. The store stocks chandlery for every type of boat imaginable, from racing dinghies to world cruisers. You can also hire life raft and take advantage of a full rigging service. The store additionally sells supplies of clothing by Henri Lloyd, Splashdown and Douglas Gill. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Superb leisure centre |
Dean Road Bitterne Southampton, Hampshire SO18 6AQ United Kingdom +44 2380 43 7647 |
This superb centre for fitness, sporting and leisure pursuits is located in the Bitterne district of Southampton. It caters for all aspects of keep-fit including aerobics, swimming, badminton and table tennis. The centre has a fully fitted and equipped health suite, a gymnasium, junior and younger children's activity clubs and special classes for women and the over 50s, with late-night swimming sessions available. The facilities include refreshments, equipment hire, spectator-friendly areas and a crèche. Hours given are for the swimming pool. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Modern sports centre |
Cantell School Violet Road Southampton, Hampshire SO16 3GL United Kingdom +44 2380 90 1961 |
Offers the local community a welcome fitness suite, in addition to fitness classics and a full range of fitness equipment. The centre has trained tutors and instructors, women only sessions, over 50s workouts and GP referral programmes. Access can be gained through the Southampton City Council Leisure Card scheme, which is available to those visiting the region as well as local residents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The biggest karting venue in the south |
166 Fareham Road Gosport Southampton, Hampshire PO13 0FP United Kingdom |
This is the largest karting centre in the south of England. It features all the excitement of motor racing in miniature, with flyovers, tunnels and the chequered flag. Filled with hi-octane thrills and spills, the centre is the perfect venue for a corporate day out or for friends and family to take each other on for fun. The site features tuition and expert advice, with experienced safety marshals making sure the experience is as safe as it is exciting. Booking is advisable, but "arrive and drive" sessions are available from Monday to Thursday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Off-roading, paintball and extreme activities |
Sarson Lane Weyhill Southampton, Hampshire SP11 8DY United Kingdom +44 1264 77 1321 http://www.quadsquad.co.uk |
This successful sports venue specializes in events using 4x4 vehicles, quad bikes and Honda Pilots, as well as archery, paint-balling and team-building games. It also runs multi-activity days for corporate entertainment, family fun days and staff rewards. The Andover Circuit is only a quarter of a mile from the A303, so it is easily reached by car from Southampton and the surrounding area. It is set in beautiful Hampshire countryside and incorporates a paintball site, quad track (designed with banked turns and splint lanes) and an undercover barbecue and seating area. The circuit is floodlit so events can run during the evenings and the venue also has a separate track for children. Opening hours vary according to events. Please call the number provided for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun and fitness in Winchester |
Gordon Road Southampton, Hampshire SO23 7DD United Kingdom +44 1962 84 8700 |
This large leisure centre in Winchester offers fun and fitness for all the family. Its main attraction is an exciting 65 metre twister flume ride, and it also has a six lane 25 metre swimming pool, a 12 metre learner pool and an eight court hall for badminton, basketball and five-a-side football. Other attractions include squash courts, outdoor tennis courts, an artificial training pitch for football or hockey, dance and health studios, a function room and a cafe bar. Courses and aerobic, step and circuit classes are run throughout the year and the centre also has a crèche facility and a children's adventure play area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Largest single yacht race in the world |
Island Sailing Club - High Street, Cowes Southampton, Hampshire PO31 7RE United Kingdom +44 1983 29 6911 http://www.roundtheisland.org.uk/ |
The Round the Island Race is the largest single yacht race in the world. Run by the Island Sailing Club, it is a straight race around the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing at Cowes. About 1500 boats compete each year and any yacht of any shape or size can take part, as a handicapping system is used to determine the winner. Everyone that finishes receives a tankard and the victor collects the prestigious Roman Golden Bowl. Good vantage points to observe the action include The Needles, St. Catherine's Point and Ryde Pier, all on the Isle of Wight, and Hurst Point on the mainland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance yourself dizzy |
18 Obelisk Road Woolston Southampton, Hampshire SO19 9BN United Kingdom +44 2380 44 5613 |
This specialist centre offers adult recreation classes in a number of styles. It has modern and bright studios and provides tuition in many dance arts including ballet, tap, modern and ballroom, as well as a programme of beginners and improvers classes. The staff are highly accomplished dancers and tutors and the friendly, easy-going atmosphere is popular with dancers of all ages, from teenagers right through to the over 50s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The world's largest sailing regatta |
18 Bath Road Southampton, Hampshire PO31 7QN United Kingdom +44 1983 29 5744 http://www.skandiacowesweek.co... |
Cowes Week is the world's largest sailing regatta. It features more than 900 boats, in over forty classes, with crews coming from all over the world. Each class of boat has its own championship, with races once a day for eight days. The races can be watched by the Royal Yacht Squadron promenade. In addition to the racing, there is an extensive social diary of events, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display on the Friday night starting at 9p. Admission is free. See website for yearly particulars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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18-hole and 9-hole municipal golf course |
Golf Course Road Bassett Southampton, Hampshire SO16 7AY United Kingdom +44 2380 76 0478 |
Part of the Southampton Sports Centre complex in Bassett, the municipal golf course is the perfect place to relax and take in a round or two. There is a full 18-hole course and a smaller 9-hole course, plus club hire and refreshments. At selected times during the week expert tuition is available for new players and limited free play times are offered if you join Southampton City Council's Leisure Card Scheme. The course also has a club house and a licensed bar, which are essential ingredients for a good days golf! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dry slope skiing |
Southampton Sports Centre Bassett Southampton, Hampshire SO16 7AY United Kingdom +44 2380 79 0970 |
Catering for all abilities and skill levels, this modern and well-designed dry skiing and snowboarding complex is the premier skiing venue on the south coast. It was built in 1973 to cater for a growing interest in skiing in the area. The slopes are set on a natural wooden hillside, overlooking Southampton Sports Centre, and are fully floodlit, enabling the centre to open late at all times of the year. There is a ski school for the completely uninitiated and a large programme of courses and tutorials for those with the ambition to become accomplished. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top venue for sporting pursuits |
Thornhill Road Bassett Southampton, Hampshire SO16 7AY United Kingdom +44 2380 79 0693 |
Southampton Sports Centre is the leading sporting activity centre in Hampshire. It is part of a giant complex which includes a golf course and a dry-slope skiing centre. The facilities on offer include football, five-a-side, crazy golf, putting, tennis, athletics, crown-green bowling and cycling, to name but just a few. The centre was the venue for the Millennium Youth Games and is geared up to host almost any sporting event. It is also a great place to walk around as a spectator. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City centre leisure centre |
St Mary's Road Southampton, Hampshire SO14 0BL United Kingdom +44 2380 22 7579 |
Conveniently located in Southampton city center, this very well-equipped and popular leisure center offers facilities for health, fitness and relaxation. Along with all the usual fitness activities such as aerobics, circuit training classes and weight training, it has a solarium and spa, plus squash courts, badminton and table tennis. There is a full program of classes and activities for all the family, with different groups like the over 50s, mothers and children specifically catered for. Discounted concessions are available for off-peak use and for the aged, as well as further discounts for members of the Southampton City Council Leisure Card scheme. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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