Halloween Special  

The railway is closed, the staff have gone home... So all aboard our ghost train for a spooky ride in the dark. Please note smaller children should ride on our earlier trains due to the scary nature of the event. Trains depart Piccadilly station at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm and 7:30pm. Come and join us... If you dare! ICKETS MUST BE PRE BOOKED. Phone 02380456246 or call in at the railway to pay. £3 per person. Trains depart Piccadilly station at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm and 7:30pm.    

Royal Victoria Railway, Royal Victoria Country Park Netley Southampton Hampshire SO31 5GA  
 Sat 30 October

 Fireworks
Make fireworks night go with a bang at Royal Victoria Country Park. Take a ride on the miniature railway, enjoy the fun fair, and visit the Cedar Tea Rooms or various stalls 

Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley  Hampshire SO31 5GA 

Sat 6 November   
 

PORTSMOUTH GERMAN THEME CHRISTMAS MARKET 

The annual Christmas Market welcomes festive shoppers by turning the City into a pop up Winter Wonderland complete with Original German chalets offering Traditional German Bratwurst Sausages to Hot Gluwein, From Hot Chestnuts to English Fudge plus all types of Arts,Crafts and Festive Gifts. The city of Portsmouth and its established Christmas Market are guaranteed to provide a warm welcome to everyone on a winter’s day. 

Open from 12th November to 24th December 2010 Daily 10am to Store closing times Christmas Eve 10am to 5pm

heart of city centre COMMERCIAL ROAD PORTSMOUTH Hampshire PO1 1EA  

Keyhaven Birdwatch 

Another of the regular autumn, winter and spring series of short walks with Steve Lankester to see the wintering birds on the Keyhaven and Pennington marshes. For further details please contact Steve on 01590 682421. 

9.30am-12.30 pm - suggested donation £2 

Meet in the car park at Keyhaven (Map ref. SZ 306 915). Hampshire SO41 0TZ 

Wed 1 December
Website www.hwt.org.uk/events.php/994/keyhaven-birdwatch  

Victorian Christmas Craft Fayre
Browse a selection of stalls for that extra-special handmade gift. Visit Santa in his grotto; get your face painted; enjoy live music; and get in the festive spirit with mince pies and more.. 

Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley  Hampshire SO31 5GA 

Sat 4 December to Sun 5 December 
 

Teatime with Father Christmas
Father Christmas is popping in for tea at the schoolteacher’s cottage and you’re invited. Don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa to post.. Manor Farm, Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon  Hampshire SO31 1BH 

Sun 5 December, Sun 19 December
 

An Audience with Barry Norman
Barry Norman CBE - the icon of the small screen talks about the icons of the silver screen in his show 

The Point, Eastleigh  Hampshire SO50 9DE

Fri 10 December Candlelit Carol Concert
A festive favorite for all the family, set in the enchanting Netley Chapel. Enjoy a concert and sing-along of traditional carols and Christmas favorites performed by local artists. 
Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley  Hampshire SO31 5GA 
Sat 11 December   
 

Christmas Market and Festivities
Pick up a perfect Christmas gift from stalls selling local crafts and produce; enjoy live entertainments; visit Santa’s stable; dress up in the interactive nativity. 
Manor Farm, Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon  Hampshire SO31 1BH 
Sun 12 December    

12 - 20 December Christmas Trail
Itchen Valley Country Park 
Look for the stars in the trees, solve the clues and win a prize 10.30am to 3.30pm Cost £1.75 per trail pack   
 

Christmas Trail
Wrap up warm for winter and take a walk through the park with our festive trail. All completed trails win a prize. 
Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley  Hampshire SO31 5GA 
Sat 18 December to Mon 3 January 2011

Hampshire Cricket Club, The Rose Bowl is only a stones throw away from Primrose cottage and hosts numerous events throughout the year catering for everyone, not just cricket lovers.

Click here to book tickets and get a full itinery: www.rosebowlplc.com 

St Mary's Football Stadium, a magnificent stadium not just for football 
www.saintsfc.co.uk

The Nuffield Theatre has a range of interesting and stimulating shows and is only a stones throw away. Click here to see whats on at The Nuffield this season.

The Isle of Wight is a great day out and only a short ferry ride from Southampton docks, for great prices and more information visit: www.redfunnel.co.uk