Walking in My Shoes

It has been a year and 6 months since I moved to Southampton.

I am in love with this amazing place and always passionate about sharing it with others. I want more people to spend time getting to know Southampton.

There is still so much more to learn and explore, but I wanted to share my favourite places that also became my Zen places in this big and fascinating City. Here they are, in no particular order.

Southampton Common, The Hawthorns grounds/wildlife garden and cafe

https://www.southampton.gov.uk/people-places/parks-open-spaces/hawthorns/the-cafe-hawthorns/

is a wildlife environment showing the different habitats within the City of Southampton. The cafe has a little terrace with a view worthy of Monet’s Gardens paintings. Check it out for breakfasts, lunches and ice cream.

I love reading books and libraries.

Southampton Central Library https://www.southampton.gov.uk/libraries/find-library/central-library/

is, first of all, a beautiful building.

It was designed by the English architect Ernest Berry Webber in the classical style and was completed in 1939

It has a great collection of books and a community spirit with various activities. It is a place where you can read, study or observe the world and have a beautiful view of the City.

SeaCity Museum

I have already written about it, but it is still my most visited place in Southampton, and I can’t get enough of it.

I always learn something new there about the history of the City.

I love the cafe at the museum. It is so cosy and has a great view.  I also love its fantastic collection of vintage playing machines. My favourite is a Fortune Teller 🙂

Vinilo Record Store in Southampton https://vinilo.co.uk/

Because I love vinyl records, this store has a fascinating collection, a cool vibe and great people.

With Love as Always,

Yana De Lilac