A Collaboration Between Matt Bunday Events Limited, 103.9 Voice FM Radio, and Southampton

A collaboration between Matt Bunday Events Limited, 103.9 Voice FM Radio, and Southampton Solent University

The location:

The event is centred around the Bandstand structure that sits in the middle of Palmerston Park. This lies between ‘New Road’, ‘Pound Tree Road’, ‘Sussex Road’, and ‘Palmerston Road’. It is a very short walk down from Above Bar Street, Southampton’s main shopping street.

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If coming from the top of Above Bar Street, (Guildhall Square area), walk to the corner of ‘New Road’ and ‘Above Bar Street’, where you will see Sprinkles, KFC and Yates. Then walk down New Road (away from Sprinkles and KFC) and the park is on your right before you get to Southampton Solent University.

If coming from the bottom of town, (The Bargate,) then turn right and walk down along ‘Hanover Buildings’ Road to the right of Primark, with Laura Ashley on your left, and Forbidden Planet on your right. Then at the roundabout you will find yourself at the corner entrance of Houndwell Park. Turn left and walk through Houndwell Park with the children’s play park on your left and Palmerston road on your right. You will come to the opposite corner of Palmerston Park. Please also refer to these directions if you are arriving by bus as you will likely disembark at the Above Bar Street.

Where can I park?

‘Southampton City LIVE!’ takes place in the middle of Southampton. There is lots of parking close by, but the event itself unfortunately has no parking available.

If you are hoping to enjoy the event for most of the day then it may well be simpler for you to park in one of Southampton’s multi story car parks and walk to the event. Various multi story car parks in Southampton include (please note the closing times of each car park if you are planning on staying until the end):

1.  ASDA/ Marlands car park: This is located just off of Western Esplanade Road, with the postcode SO15 1QH.

2.  West Quay Multi-Story car park: This is located along West Quay Road with the postcode SO15 1QF.

3.  West Park Road. Behind the Mayflower Theatre.

4.  Behind Cumberland Place. (Grovesnor Square) SO15 2BE.

Coming by by train?

If travelling by train then get off the train at ‘Southampton Central’ Station and come out of the station by the South side with the large ‘Toys R Us’ store. Then walk up the steep hill (along ‘Western Esplanade’ road) until you get to the traffic lights. Cross over the main roads and continue to walk into town (with the Civic Centre offices on your left), and you will come to KFC on your left. Walk across that road and past Sprinkles and then the first park on your right will be Palmerston where the event will take place.

Coming by bus?

Many of the buses going through the City Centre pass by, or terminate, next to Palmerstone Park.

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