Portswood
in Southampton of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.927 and -1.390 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 55' 37" and W -1° 23' 25"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:29 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 8:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Portswood

Portswood in Southampton (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 68 mi (or 109 km) south-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Portswood is now 01:29 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Portswood, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Southampton Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Dorset and East Devon Coast in a distance of 23 mi (or 36 km), South-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 3 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Southampton, Winchester, Gurnard, Cowes and Northwood. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 86% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton

Address
2,1 mi
Bracken Place Chilworth
SO16 3RB Chilworth,Southampton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel

Address
2,0 mi
34 - 35 High Street Southampton
SO14 2HN SOUTHAMPTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Southampton Serviced Apartment

Address
1,3 mi
136 Bassett Avenue
SO16 7EZ Southampton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 13:00 - 17:00
Weekend: closed


Fenland Guest House

Address
1,4 mi
79 Hill Lane
SO15 5AD Southampton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Novotel Southampton

Address
1,9 mi
1 West Quay Road
S015 1RA SOUTHAMPTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Harbour

Address
2,1 mi
West Quay Road 5
SO15 1AG Southampton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Chilworth Manor

Address
3,0 mi
Chilworth Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
SO16 7PT Southampton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn SOUTHAMPTON

Address
2,2 mi
Herbert Walker Avenue
SO15 1AG SOUTHAMPTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ellington Lodge at The Concorde Club

Address
2,2 mi
The Concorde Stoneham Lane
SO50 9HQ Eastleigh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ibis Southampton Centre

Address
1,8 mi
9 West Quay Road
SO15 1RA SOUTHAMPTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Published: February 03, 2014
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Avenue Campus tour - University of Southampton

Published: June 28, 2013
Length: 51:39 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of Southampton

The University of Southampton is a British Russell Group university located in the city of Southampton, United Kingdom. The origins of the university can be dated back to the founding of the Hartley Institution in 1862 following a legacy to the Corporation of Southampton by Henry Robertson Hartley. In 1902, the Institution developed into the Hartley University College, with degrees awarded by the University of London.

Located at 50.9346, -1.39595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Southampton, Russell Group, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Educational institutions established in 1862, 1862 establishments in England

John Hansard Gallery

The John Hansard Gallery, based at the University of Southampton’s Highfield campus, is one of Britain’s leading public galleries of contemporary visual art. Proud of its academic situation, the Gallery plays a key role in the cultural life of the campus and the city, drawing a wide local, national and international audience to its esteemed programme of exhibitions and events.

Located at 50.9362, -1.3994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in Hampshire, Museums in Southampton, University museums in the United Kingdom, Contemporary art galleries in the United Kingdom

Southampton Urban Area

The Southampton Urban Area is the conurbation surrounding Southampton in Hampshire, England. In the 2001 Census, the area had a population of 304,400. With 234,224 people, Southampton itself makes up over three-quarters of the population. Bishopstoke (17,282) and Eastleigh (52,894) provide the remainder.

Located at 50.9167, -1.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Southampton, Geography of Hampshire, Urban areas of England

Avenue Campus

Avenue Campus is the Humanities campus of the University of Southampton in Southampton, England. The site has previously been home to the Southampton Tramsheds and Tauntons College (which now occupies a site in Hill Lane in Shirley).

Located at 50.9291, -1.40295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University of Southampton, University and college campuses in the United Kingdom, Areas of Southampton

Institute of Sound and Vibration Research

The Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), is an acoustical research institute which is part of the University of Southampton, England. Founded in 1963, it has been awarded a 2006 Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. ISVR is divided into four distinct groups of research: The Dynamics Group, (specialized in the modelling, measurement and control of structural vibrations).

Located at 50.9356, -1.3936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Acoustics, University of Southampton, Research institutes in Hampshire, Research institutes

Highfield Church

Highfield Church is a parish church in the Highfield district of Southampton, England. It is an Anglican Church in the Diocese of Winchester.

Located at 50.9296, -1.3952 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Hampshire, Churches in Southampton, Grade II listed buildings in Hampshire, 1840s architecture

Avenue St Andrew's United Reformed Church

Avenue St Andrew's is a United Reformed Church in Southampton, England, United Kingdom. Part of the church building is Grade II listed.

Located at 50.9212, -1.4042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Churches in Southampton, Grade II listed buildings in Hampshire, United Reformed churches in England

Highfield Campus

Highfield Campus is the main campus of the University of Southampton, in Southampton, southern England; it is also the largest with the majority of University of Southampton students studying there as their main campus.

Located at 50.9359, -1.397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1914 establishments in England, University of Southampton, University and college campuses in the United Kingdom, Areas of Southampton

St. Denys Priory, Southampton

St. Denys Priory was a priory of Austin canons in the St Denys area of Southampton, Hampshire, England.

Located at 50.9252, -1.38085 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Augustinian monasteries in England, Priories in Hampshire, 1124 establishments, 1536 disestablishments in England, Religious organizations established in the 1120s, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, Churches in Southampton, 1120s establishments in England

Clausentum

Clausentum was a small town in the Roman province of Britannia. The site is believed to be located in Bitterne, which is now a suburb of Southampton.

Located at 50.918, -1.3834 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Southampton, Archaeological sites in Hampshire, Roman towns and cities in England

286 (building)

286, formerly Swaythling Methodist Church, is a grade II listed church building in Swaythling, Southampton. The building hosts, and is managed by, a partnership of three local churches: Swaythling Methodist Church itself, City Life Church, and an offshoot of New Community Church called Flower of Justice. The building is owned by Swaythling Methodist Church but managed jointly by all three congregations as an informal partnership.

Located at 50.9382, -1.38512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Hampshire, Churches in Southampton, Religious buildings completed in 1932, 20th-century Methodist church buildings

St Alban's Church, Southampton

St Alban's Church, Swaythling, Southampton, stands on Tulip Road, just off the main Burgess Road. The church, and its associated hall, is a Grade II listed building.

Located at 50.939, -1.3874 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Churches in Southampton, Church of England churches in Hampshire, Grade II listed buildings in Hampshire