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Getting here
50.92170, -1.41315
About SOUTHAMPTON CEMETERY
The cemetery has had various titles including The Cemetery by the Common, Hill Lane Cemetery and is currently known as Southampton Old Cemetery. An Act of Parliament was required in 1843 to acquire the land from Southampton Common. It covers an area of 27 acres (11 ha) and the total number of burials is estimated at 116,800.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Magpie, Blue Tit, Black-headed Gull +53 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Blue Tit, Black-headed Gull +53 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Strong match
Acid grassland — heathland butterflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Orange Ladybird, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Juniper Shieldbug +3 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Test WayWalking route
Itchen WayWalking route
Solent WayWalking route
Meadow Nature TrailWalking route2.5 km
Woods and Meadows WalkWalking route
🚴Cycling
152 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Route 24Cycling route
Route 246Cycling route
EastleighCycling route
Eling to Holbury Cycle RouteCycling route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 2Cycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Itchen Valley Off Road Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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