Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre — Attraction in Southampton

A fantastic gem in Southampton! The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre is a wonderful place to escape into nature without leaving the city. The exhibits are informative, and the displays on local wildlife are both engaging and educational. The walking trails around the centre are well-maintained, and you can spot various local animals, including birds, insects, and small mammals. It's perfect for families and nature lovers alike. There’s also a small café with great refreshments, making it a lovely spot for a peaceful break. Highly recommend for anyone visiting...

I love the Hawthorns centre , unfortunately due to cut backs the centre inside is not as good as it once was but the outside walk is still as lovely. If you love nature take your time if its open and you will see the butterflies , dragonflies , newts , lizards and birds . The wild flowers in spring are wonderful . The cafe is great and in such a wonderful spot . We had a great lunch and coffee here and they serve great icecream with many flavours. It is...

Good place to bring the kids for a snack or bite to eat after they've worn themselves out cycling, scooting or just playing in the playground. When the weather is nice, you can sit outside by the pond and wait for the resident robins to hop down for crumbs. If it's a bit damp or chilly, the wildlife centre inside has lots for them to look at and play whilst you're waiting for food. They also do great pizzas at the weekend in a...