Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre

Southampton City Council works hard to keep our city green and pleasant for people and wildlife alike. Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre is there to let you know about Southampton's abundant wildlife and its ecology. The Hawthorns is set in 0.54hectares of grounds planted and managed as different wildlife habitats.
Open times 2007
Monday - Friday 10.00 - 17.00
Saturday & Sunday 12.00 - 16.00
Closed Bank Holidays
Admission Free
An adult must accompany children under 14

Opening Times

Opening 2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Road Directions

From M3, take M27 east or west then A33. At the roundabout carry straight on following signs for the City Centre. Go under a footbridge and at next roundabout take the first exit following signs for the City Centre and go straight on at a major t/light junction and continue down The Avenue (A33). You should pass The Cowherds Public House on the right. Take next right into Northlands Road, and right again into Cemetery Road, where it is advisable to park.
From Southampton City Information: Move into the right hand lane of Civic Centre Road signposted Ring road north and east. Once around the bend go straight on at each set of t/lights that you come to. As you approach a roundabout move into the left hand lane and take the first exit which will allow you to filter onto The Avenue one-way system. Follow The Avenue around going straight ahead and turn left into Northlands Road and right again into Cemetery Road , where it is advisable to park and, Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre is only a short distance away.

 Facilities

Accessibility

• Disabled persons toilet
• Wheelchair user accessible

Specialist Features

• Marketed Towards Families