The latest news from the city.
Ennios Ristorante & Boutique Rooms combines an AA Rosette Italian restaurant with ten boutique rooms inside the Grade II listed Geddes Warehouse on Southampton's Town Quay, a building with links to the Titanic and the old city walls.
The Ballad of Johnny and June, a new stage musical about Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, runs at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre from 8 to 12 September. Directed by Des McAnuff with a live band and a soundtrack of hits, tickets start at £29.50.
The International Autojumble, the UK's largest automobile jumble sale, returns to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on 12 and 13 September, with hundreds of stands and admission included in the estate ticket.
Southampton's heritage sites open for free from 11 to 20 September as part of Heritage Open Days, under the theme 'Everyday Histories'. The guide covers the Bargate, Castle Vault, God's House Tower, King John's Palace, Steamship Shieldhall, The West Gate and St Julien's Chapel, plus walks and talks.
The Old Mill in Hordle, on the edge of the New Forest, has one of the UK's best-rated riverside beer gardens and all-day dining. A restored 18th-century mill with 12 boutique bedrooms, it is a short trip from Southampton for food and a walk.
Vankru Cycling is an appointment-only bike fit studio and independent bicycle shop in Lower Upham, near Southampton. It offers precision fitting, biomechanical assessments, custom builds, cycling products, and repairs.
The Salisbury Playhouse hosts the world stage premiere of The Haunting of Hill House from 11 September to 3 October, adapted by Stef Smith and directed by Martin Constantine. The post covers the cast, the tour to follow, and practical travel and ticket information.
The Paddle Steamer Waverley, the world's last seagoing paddle steamer, is running coastal cruises from Hampshire and the south coast from 3 to 22 September. Includes booking details, a couple of standout sailings and how to combine it with the Swanage Railway.
Casa Brasil moved to Ocean Village in early 2026 after twelve years in Southampton. A guide to its rodizio barbecue, the lunch and dinner pricing, family and birthday offers, and the practical details of the new site.
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival returns to Northwood House in Cowes from 8 to 11 October with more than 40 speakers, including Clare Balding, Larry Lamb and Ann Cleeves. Covers the line-up, LitFeast, special events and travel from Southampton.
