{"id":199,"date":"2016-12-05T14:55:06","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T14:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eurocall2017.uk\/?page_id=199"},"modified":"2016-12-05T14:55:06","modified_gmt":"2016-12-05T14:55:06","slug":"city-of-southampton-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/eurocall\/city-of-southampton-2\/","title":{"rendered":"About Southampton"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-199\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-199-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-199-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-199-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">City of Southampton<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"\">Southampton is a vibrant city\u00a0with a unique waterfront location and a diverse population. Recognised as the cultural, retail and commercial capital of the south of England, it\u2019s a great place to shop, eat, socialise\u00a0and enjoy sports and the arts. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-199-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Music, arts and culture<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"\">As well as the <strong><a title=\"University of Southampton arts venues\" href=\"http:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/sites\/home\/about\/services\/arts.page\">University\u2019s arts venues<\/a><\/strong>, the city has\u00a0a range of venues for theatre, music, art, and comedy,\u00a0including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the <a title=\"Visit the Mayflower Theatre website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mayflower.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mayflower Theatre<\/a>, which has a varied programme including West End musicals, ballet and comedy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>the <a title=\"Visit the O2 Guildhall website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.o2guildhallsouthampton.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">O2 Guildhall<\/a>,\u00a0where you can\u00a0see touring bands and comedians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Visit the Jongleurs Comedy Club website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jongleurs.com\/venue\/southampton\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jongleurs Comedy Club<\/a>, which\u00a0hosts top comedians from all over the UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>the <a title=\"Visit the Southampton City Art Gallery website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.southampton.gov.uk\/libraries-museums\/art-gallery\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Southampton City Art Gallery<\/a>, which houses an impressive permanent collection as well as a programme of exhibitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-199-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">History and maritime heritage<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"\">Southampton is a historically important maritime port and has played a significant role on the world stage over the last 500 years.<\/p>\n<p>In 1415, King Henry V\u2019s forces sailed from Southampton for the Battle of Agincourt and in 1620 the Mayflower took the pilgrims to the New World.\u00a0The <em>Titanic<\/em> began its tragic maiden voyage from Southampton's docks in 1912. The luxury ocean liner <em>Queen Mary 2<\/em>, designed by University of Southampton graduate Stephen Payne, also set out from Southampton on its maiden voyage in\u00a02004.<\/p>\n<p>There are various places where you can explore Southampton\u2019s rich history, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the state-of-the-art <a title=\"Visit the SeaCity Museum website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.seacitymuseum.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">SeaCity Museum<\/a>, which focuses on the city\u2019s connection to the sea, including its link to the Titanic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>the <a title=\"Visit the Medieval Merchant's House website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/daysout\/properties\/medieval-merchants-house\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medieval Merchant's House<\/a>\u00a0and <a title=\"Visit the Tudor House website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tudorhouseandgarden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tudor House<\/a>, which\u00a0give a flavour of life in the city\u2019s past<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>the <a title=\"Visit the Solent Sky Museum website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.solentskymuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Solent Sky Museum<\/a>, a showcase of local aviation history including the story of the\u00a0iconic Spitfire, which was designed and built in Southampton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Southampton is still a major centre for maritime activities today; it has four dedicated cruise terminals and hosts the annual <a title=\"Visit the Southampton Boat Show website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.southamptonboatshow.com\" target=\"_blank\">Southampton Boat Show<\/a>, the largest on-water boat show in Europe. Nearby on the Isle of Wight, <a title=\"Visit the Cowes Week website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cowes.co.uk\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cowes Week<\/a> attracts the world\u2019s best sailors for a week of competitive racing every August.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-199-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Shopping<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Southampton has several large shopping centres so you'll find all the big high-street brands in easy reach. With over 100 stores, <a title=\"Visit the West Quay shopping centre website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.west-quay.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">West Quay<\/a>\u00a0shopping centre has become one of the top shopping destinations on the south coast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-199-0-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Parks and open spaces<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Southampton is one of the UK\u2019s greenest cities and has several large parks in the city centre. Four of our campuses are close to Southampton Common \u2013 over 300 acres of managed woodland in the heart of the city. It\u2019s the perfect place for walking, jogging or a game of football with friends. It is also the venue for community events during the year, such as fairs, gigs and charity races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-199-0-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Nightlife and eating out<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"\">Whether you fancy lunch with friends or a night on the dance floor, Southampton has the right venue for you. From intimate lounge bars and roof terraces, to Leisure World, which houses a casino, bowling alley, several restaurants and bars, a 13-screen cinema and a nightclub, there's something to suit every taste.<\/p>\n<p>Historic Oxford Street is home to Southampton's finest restaurants, but wherever you are in the city you'll be spoiled for choice. You\u2019ll find a wide variety of cuisines from around the world and options for every budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southampton is a vibrant city\u00a0with a unique waterfront location and a diverse population. Recognised as the cultural, retail and commercial capital of the south of England, it\u2019s a great place to shop, eat, socialise\u00a0and enjoy sports and the arts. As well as the University\u2019s arts venues, the city has\u00a0a range of venues for theatre, music, art, and comedy,\u00a0including:the Mayflower Theatre, which has a varied programme including West End musicals, ballet and comedythe O2 Guildhall,\u00a0where you can\u00a0see touring bands and comediansJongleurs Comedy Club, which\u00a0hosts top comedians from all over the UKthe Southampton City Art Gallery, which houses an impressive permanent collection as well as a programme of exhibitions Southampton is a historically important maritime port and has played a significant role on the world stage over the last 500 years.In 1415, King Henry V\u2019s forces sailed from Southampton for the Battle of Agincourt and in 1620 the Mayflower took the pilgrims to the New World.\u00a0The Titanic began its tragic maiden voyage from Southampton&#8217;s docks in 1912. The luxury ocean liner Queen Mary 2, designed by University of Southampton graduate Stephen Payne, also set out from Southampton on its maiden voyage in\u00a02004.There are various places where you can explore Southampton\u2019s rich history, including:the state-of-the-art SeaCity Museum, which focuses on the city\u2019s connection to the sea, including its link to the Titanicthe Medieval Merchant&#8217;s House\u00a0and Tudor House, which\u00a0give a flavour of life in the city\u2019s pastthe Solent Sky Museum, a showcase of local aviation history including the story of the\u00a0iconic Spitfire, which was designed and built in SouthamptonSouthampton is still a major centre for maritime activities today; it has four dedicated cruise terminals and hosts the annual Southampton Boat Show, the largest on-water boat show in Europe. Nearby on the Isle of Wight, Cowes Week attracts the world\u2019s best sailors for a week of competitive racing every August. Southampton has several large shopping centres so you&#8217;ll find all the big high-street brands in easy reach. With over 100 stores, West Quay\u00a0shopping centre has become one of the top shopping destinations on the south coast. Southampton is one of the UK\u2019s greenest cities and has several large parks in the city centre. Four of our campuses are close to Southampton Common \u2013 over 300 acres of managed woodland in the heart of the city. It\u2019s the perfect place for walking, jogging or a game of football with friends. It is also the venue for community events during the year, such as fairs, gigs and charity races. Whether you fancy lunch with friends or a night on the dance floor, Southampton has the right venue for you. From intimate lounge bars and roof terraces, to Leisure World, which houses a casino, bowling alley, several restaurants and bars, a 13-screen cinema and a nightclub, there&#8217;s something to suit every taste.Historic Oxford Street is home to Southampton&#8217;s finest restaurants, but wherever you are in the city you&#8217;ll be spoiled for choice. You\u2019ll find a wide variety of cuisines from around the world and options for every budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2100,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-199","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/eurocall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/eurocall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/eurocall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/eurocall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2100"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/eurocall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/eurocall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/199\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/eurocall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}