Indoor Things to Do in Southampton
Looking for indoor things to do near Southampton? 36 options are mapped here, each offering rainy-day indoor venues. The list runs from the closest to the furthest from the middle of Southampton.
Among them are Oaklands Swimming Pool, Hamble Swimming Pool and The Quays ‘Eddie Read’ Swimming & Diving Complex. 4 of them are free to visit; 36 are indoor, which helps on a wet day. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of Southampton, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for Southampton.
- 01 Wonder World0.6 mi
- 02 Jeffries Jungle0.9 mi
- 03 The First Gallery1.5 mi
- 04 Hamble Swimming Pool1.8 mi
- 05 Bursledon Brickworks1.9 mi
- 06 West End Museum2.0 mi
- 07 Royal Victoria Hospital Museum2.4 mi
- 08 Solent Sky2.9 mi
- 09 Ollie's Fun Centre2.9 mi
- 10 Injoy Play Centre2.9 mi
- 11 Monkey Bizness3.1 mi
- 12 High Score3.2 mi
- 13 God's House Tower3.3 mi
- 14 John Hansard Gallery3.4 mi
- 15 Medieval Merchants House3.4 mi
- 16 Tudor House Museum3.4 mi
- 17 The Quays ‘Eddie Read’ Swimming & Diving Complex3.5 mi
- 18 Southampton City Art Gallery3.5 mi
- 19 Hollywood Bowl3.5 mi
- 20 SeaCity Museum3.5 mi
- 21 Special Collections Gallery3.8 mi
- 22 Shirley Pool4.6 mi
- 23 Hollywood Bowl4.8 mi
- 24 Shears Mill4.9 mi
- 25 Ready Player One Arcade4.9 mi
- 26 Fleming Park paddling pool5.0 mi
- 27 tenpin5.6 mi
- 28 Durley House Swimming Pool5.9 mi
- 29 Bishop's Waltham Museum6.2 mi
- 30 The Race Centre6.2 mi
- 31 Oaklands Swimming Pool6.2 mi
- 32 Kids2Day6.2 mi
- 33 Bishop's Waltham Junior School Swimming Pool6.6 mi
- 34 Jackpot 5006.6 mi
- 35 Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre6.8 mi
- 36 Totton Arcade7.2 mi
Good to know
How many indoor things to do are there in Southampton?
This page lists 36 indoor things to do mapped in and around Southampton, including Oaklands Swimming Pool. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the indoor things to do near Southampton free?
Yes — 4 of the places listed for Southampton are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at indoor things to do near Southampton?
Expect rainy-day indoor venues. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Southampton. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Southampton.