08-02-2025
Paultons reopening, Saints in cup action and other family fun this weekend
Chinese New Year celebrations, Paultons reopening, Saints in FA Cup action and more.
Here's our pick of five of the best of the many things to do for some family fun in Hampshire on Saturday and Sunday (February 8 and 9).
In Guildhall Square...
(Image: NQ) The Hampshire Chinese Association and other community groups will be putting on free cultural performances in Guildhall Square between 12pm and 1.30pm on Saturday.
This will involve a Dragon Parade, a traditional lion dance as well as family-friendly games.
Additionally, Mayflower Studios will be hosting a 'Chinese New Year Celebration Extravaganza Live'.
Attendees will be able to see the Beijing Opera, traditional dance and singing, a Kung Fu show and much more.
This will take place from 3pm to 5.30pm with tickets available on the Mayflower website.
At Paultons Park...
(Image: Paultons Park) Missing your Paultons fix? The park reopens for 2025 on Saturday.
Get ready for a new season of fun with more than 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of parkland, including the UK's only Peppa Pig World.
Enjoy rollercoasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, water splash parks, entertainments and an astonishing collection of animals.
At St Mary's Stadium...
(Image: Richard Crease)
Saints host Burnley in the Emirates FA Cup fourth round on Saturday at 3pm.
Ivan Jurić's first win in charge saw his side get the better of Championship outfit Swansea with a 3-0 win, teeing up a meeting with the Clarets, who sit second in the Championship table, just two league places below Southampton
Scott Parker's side needed extra-time to get past League One Reading in the last round.
At Mayflower Theatre...
(Image: Mayflower Theatre) Birmingham Royal Ballet's Cinderella is an enchanting fairytale and a glorious celebration of ballet.
Step into the magical world of Cinderella, where Fairy Godmothers triumph over cruel stepmothers, pumpkins turn into sparkling carriages and a jewelled slipper changes one young woman's life forever. This timeless story of love, courage and kindness reminds us all to have faith in our wildest dreams; one day they might just come true.
Praised by audiences and critics alike, former Company Director David Bintley's Cinderella is a sure-fire mix of wonderful dance, spectacular scenery, and a cast of characters that include mice, lizards and even a dancing frog – something to capture every imagination.
It runs until Saturday night.
At Beaulieu...
(Image: Beaulieu) A new exhibition at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu from Sunday will explore hidden histories and signpost a way forward for more inclusivity in motorsport.
The Museum has worked with Racing Pride to showcase LGBTQ+ heritage and achievement in motorsport – a fascinating part of the history of motoring in Britain.
LGBTQ+ people have always been part of motorsport, but their stories have all too often been hidden rather than celebrated. This exhibition shines a light on the unique personal journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals across motorsport disciplines from early trailblazers such as Roberta Cowell to heroes and role-models who are racing today.
Racing Pride: Celebrating the LGBTQ community in motorsport is in the In Focus Gallery at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu until Sunday September 7.
