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 Annual charity raiser |
Unit C, Hills Barn Apuldram Lane South Southampton, West Sussex PO20 7EG United Kingdom +44 870 950 9669 (Ticket Hotline) http://www.chichester-rajf.co.uk/ |
The Chichester Real Ale and Jazz Festival was started in 1980 by a group of volunteers, mainly drawn from Chichester Priory Park Cricket and Hockey Club, who wanted to raise money for local charities whilst enjoying great bands and the UK's best beers. Today, over 7000 people attend the festival, held every year in Chichester's beautiful Priory Park, over four evenings in July. As well as excellent live music, beers on offer at the festival have included Copperwinkle, Summer Lightning and Priory Quaffing Ale. The evenings often sell out, so tickets should be bought in advance. All profits are distributed through a variety of local charities. This year's event will be held on the 11th-14th July. There will be a performance by Robert Cray, a blues night and a tribute act night featuring Utter Madness and The Strolling Bones. Tickets cost between £16 and £25 depending on the night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Historical Portsmouth Football Spot |
Frogmore Rd Southampton PO4 8RA United Kingdom +44 0871 230 1898 http://www.pompeyfc.co.uk |
The Portsmouth Football Club call Fratton Park Stadium their home. Fratton Park has been a part of the city since the 1800s and still attracts thousands of football fans from around England and Europe. Check website for full details on the Portsmouth Football team, game schedules and results, tickets and further information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular Army, Navy and RAF show |
The Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson Down End Road, Fareham Southampton, Hampshire PO17 6AN United Kingdom +44 1329 23 3734 http://www.royalarmouries.org/ |
Experience thrilling displays and live music from the Army, Navy and RAF at this spectacular show inside The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson. There will also be horse drawn artillery, flypasts, gun firings and explosions. The show will climax with a massive fireworks display to the sound of massed bands. As well as enjoying the show, you can explore Fort Nelson's 19th century underground tunnels and learn something of the history of artillery through the ages at the Museum of Artillery. Regular artillery is also in action at the fort. Advance tickets cost £10 for adults, £8 for children and senior citizens. Combined tickets for the Military Tattoo and Summer Band Concert are available at £17.50 for adults and £14 for children and senior citizens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the UK's biggest dance festivals |
Matterley Bowl Southampton, Hampshire SO24 0HU United Kingdom +44 (0)8702 40 7835 / +44 (0)7976 43 9289 http://south.hififestival.co.uk/ |
Steeped in history, home to Alfred the Great and the burial place of Jane Austen, Winchester is not the place you would expect to find thousands of clubbers partying until 6a, but the city hosts one of the UK's biggest annual dance festivals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Annual sea festival |
4 The Parade (PP88) HM Naval Base Southampton, Hampshire PO1 3NB United Kingdom +44 870 043 3929 http://www.festivalofthesea.co... |
Over 1000 ships will be on display at the Naval Base in Portsmouth, including Tall Ships and small, classic and modern vessels. There will be exhibitions and stalls and the crowds will also be kept entertained by musicians and performers. The festival was held in Southampton in 2000, when it was renamed Festival of the Oceans, but it has returned back up the coast to Portsmouth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Largest equestrian and agricultural event in the mid-south |
New Park Brockenhurst Southampton, Hampshire SO42 7QH United Kingdom +44 1590 62 2409 http://www.newforestshow.co.uk/ |
The New Forest Show is the largest equestrian and agricultural event in the mid-south and has been entertaining people since 1920. Every year there is show-jumping, dairy breeds and sheep and donkeys, not to mention hunky men in shorts whizzing up poles or wielding axes! You will also find the Gurkhas Band, flowers, wine, bees, antiques, hundreds of trade stands and a food hall. Be sure to wear your ribbons. Special buses run to the show from Southampton City Centre. Every year in July - check with local tourist board for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cricket, Concerts, Conferences & More! |
Botley Rd West End Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3XH United Kingdom +44 023 8047 2002 http://www.rosebowlplc.com |
Home to Hampshire Cricket, the Rose Bowl is one of Southampton's greatest venues for sports, business and entertainment. Locals and visitors make their way to the Rose Bowl for international cricket matches, rock concerts, entertainment events and corporate conferences, banquets and parties. The venue also offers fitness classes, squash facilities and a 9-hole golf course. There is even a 131-bedroom hotel located at the entrance, the Express by Holiday Inn, convenient for travelers and multiple-day events. 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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 Arts, music, dance and theatre |
87 Crane Street Southampton, Wiltshire SP1 United Kingdom +44 (0)1722 32 0333 (Box Office) http://www.salisburyfestival.c... |
Every year during May and June the scenic city of Salisbury comes alive with arts, music, dance and theatre, thanks to the annual Salisbury Arts Festival. It takes place at venues throughout the town, including around the famous cathedral. Previous participants in the festival have included the poet Andrew Motion and the former MP Jonathan Aitken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the deep |
Old Mill, Lower Quay Fareham Southampton, Hampshire PO16 0RA United Kingdom +44 1329 82 0485 http://www.seawork.com |
The Seawork Exhibition has been running successfully for 9 consecutive years. Held in the month of June, this exhibition gives insights on the marine industry. There is a focus on topics such as Raising Stability Awareness in the Fishing Industry, Small Commercial Vessels and The Pilot Boat Code of Practice. Discussions between Diving Contractors, UK Harbour Masters' Association, British Marine Federation and British Commercial Boat builders Association are also held. This is an international conference that discusses ways of improving the marine industry in the United Kingdom. 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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Something for Everyone |
Broadway High Street Southampton, Hants SO23 9GH United Kingdom +44 196 284 0820 http://www.winchester.gov.uk/W... |
Winchester Guildhall is a Victorian house situated in the civic center of Winchester. This building hosts a large variety of events throughout the year, such as the Art & Craft Fair, the Winchester Book Fair, or the Bridal Showcase Wedding Fair. Review © 2007, Wcities |