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The Common

The Avenue, Southampton, England
44 2380 833605
Ranked #17 of 70 attractions in Southampton
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: This 327-acre wide-open green space in the heart of Southampton is a designated "Site of Special Scientific Interest" and an excellent venue for...... more » Owner description: This 327-acre wide-open green space in the heart of Southampton is a designated "Site of Special Scientific Interest" and an excellent venue for picnicking, walking and watching wildlife. « less
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

lots of open space. kids like playground and duck ponds. good for a bike ride, dog walking, jogging or sun bathing. nice to sit around paddling pool when sun is shining. i would make the playground bigger with more More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Southampton is very lucky to have this wonderful green lung. It is a great shame that some people still feed the ducks bread, and some have even fed meat to foxes, as both these activities attract rats, which eat the eggs and young of the birds these people surely love. The cemetery lake is very badly damaged by the feeding... More

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TEMECULA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We have been here many many times now over the years we have visited our home and love it. More

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Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We went here to give our dog some exercise whilst staying in the area. We chose it because from looking on Google Maps, it seemed possible to park the car on Hill Lane next to one of the entrances; the main paths were surfaced; and the paths were sheltered amongst the trees. For the record, the day of our visit... More

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Southampton
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Lovely to walk through Good kids play park Paddling pool Great open space for family games, flying kites, rounders, picnics etc More

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Hertfordshire England
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Slightly dated but nice on an April morning before the rain kicked in. More

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Waterlooville
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

for a nice walk, and with friends its like verything tho in England, if you have the weather, it really adds to this place. More

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Kettering, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Nice place to relax or just walk around. Lots to see and do. More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

People of Southampton are lucky to have this huge open space for all kinds of recreation. Don't miss a walk through the old cemetry. More

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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

I've always loved The Common, grew up in Southampton and spent many happy days having fun on The Commom, great place to jog, walk with or without a dog, local pubs and restaurants close by, a great place to chill out and relax. More

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