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 The world's toughest yacht race |
Ocean Village Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3JS United Kingdom |
Here's your chance to watch the finish of the world's toughest yacht race and cheer home the crews as they complete a 30,000 mile voyage against prevailing winds and currents. The race finish can be watched from either Ocean Village or Mayflower Park. Southampton buzzes at events like this and there will be lots of entertainment, fireworks and displays and even the chance to get yourself on TV. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 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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 More than just football |
Britannia Rd Southampton, Hants SO14 5FP United Kingdom +44 870 220 0000 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/ |
Home to the Southampton Football Club, affectionately known as The Saints, St. Mary's Stadium is one of the more luxurious stadiums in Great Britain. With unobstructed views of the field and the two large TV screens, St. Mary's offers a great game every time. In addition, there are suites and rooms perfect for weddings, banquets, parties, and business conferences. 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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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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