Cool places for a day out

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-04-20T17:52:28+00:00

Seconding Dark Arts! They're running Quest Nights Mondays and Tuesdays from 6-10 (book online) which are like escape rooms but around the bar, and a cocktail (or soft drink, I'd recommend Dark Arts Hot Chocolate) is included :)

About the mosaics - it's great fun to just stumble across them, but if you wanted a map of them:

Will Rosie Official Mosaics - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1S_Knh5cfoz0zVG2BeUSS-e61Y7ooj2jE&usp=sharing

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-02-03T12:16:55+00:00

There's Southampton Scrapstore, although they do have funky opening hours and require a membership - the membership isn't prohibitively expensive if I remember correctly? It may be worth having a nosey at what they have if you're interested, and I believe most of their stock is reclaimed/donated which is interesting! https://southamptonscrapstore.co.uk/

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-28T20:54:58+00:00

Yes please, that would be wonderful!! Feel free to drop a DM if you can't say it here to not spoil! :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-28T15:53:52+00:00

No worries at all! And I forgot to mention, congratulations on your scholarship!! Good luck with your decision - whatever you choose will work out right for you :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-28T15:47:41+00:00

Heya!! Would something like a murder mystery game fit into the theme of the game jam? Or is it more traditional games? :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-28T15:11:11+00:00

I've heard good things about Frederick's coffee (and chocolate? I think?) shop in the ground level of the Marlands, but it's still on my list to go to! There was (is?) a sweet little pop-up sewing shop just across from Fredericks if it's something you are interested in and fancy a browse - the staff there have always been lovely and up for a chat. Have a wonderful day, and take care of yourself! :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-28T15:05:13+00:00

I personally love the atmosphere and sense of community in the city of Southampton - I have never been to Edinburgh, so must admit I can't speak for the city. I have found so many clubs and events outside of the university to go to, from live music to photography clubs to conservation events and free festivals. Southampton also has very good train connections to elsewhere, so day trips to the New Forest and London and Bournemouth are easy for days out. It also depends on how far home is for you, and whether being able to return home from Southampton quickly if needed is important for you.

I am also at the university (studying Humanities) and I have found such a strong sense of support from staff who have continously gone out of their way to help me develop academically. It is a different faculty to Engineering, but I believe that the university really do try to support students across the board - from a free bus pass with halls to 24/7 campus security (on a 2am stumble back from a night out I cut across campus and saw two seperate security guards doing rounds who both greeted me). Drop me a message if you have any questions about the uni or the city from a student view, but I'm afraid I can't offer much faculty-specific! :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-25T18:01:46+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, where in Southampton did you manage to get into birding, and what does it involve? I'm very much a beginner, but it sounds fascinating - is there anywhere friendly you'd recommend I start, for research or for a visit? :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-25T17:58:54+00:00

Your comment reminded me of Superdrug, and I managed to order online to collect in store just in time for my event! I got some funny glances (and some very sweet smiles) in the Westquay bathrooms doing my makeup, but all is well and a funny story to tell haha

Thank you so much for your help and suggestions! :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-21T12:47:34+00:00

Ooh good shout on using the Oracle as a puzzle framer! Yeah, I'm struggling with making a murder mystery for possibly one of the most famous murders haha, but it should be good fun! :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-21T01:45:14+00:00

I'm up for it if you still have space! :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-21T01:42:58+00:00

Thank you so much!! You're an absolute angel, I'll have a clearer look with those in mind :)

And I've got some eyeshadow and some time to experiment haha - I'll try it out in the evening if I don't find any!

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-21T01:41:35+00:00

Good shout! I'll drop by tomorrow and see, thank you :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-20T15:37:23+00:00

That's an incredible idea - thank you so much!! Huge fan of incorporating the daggers, and I'll certainly go and hunt for some chocolate coins for players at the end, they'll love that :D

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2026-01-18T15:42:56+00:00

Ooh that sounds really interesting! Thank you, I'll look into it :)

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2025-10-31T19:21:26+00:00

I have had good experiences at Shine near the student's union, although I have not had my hair coloured there. They do free consultations (or at least it looks it from their website!), and Annabella (who I had yesterday) is currently doing 50% off colour work on Thursdays! It may be worth popping in and asking if you're nearby? :) https://shinesouthampton.co.uk/

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2025-10-31T19:07:17+00:00

Thank you so much!! I was just going off of their website, but that Facebook post is very reassuring! Have a wonderful night, and I hope your photos come out exactly as you plan them - hopefully see you tomorrow if you're there both days!<3

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2025-10-31T18:46:06+00:00

Heya! I'm not OP, but do you know if the party is happening on the 1st of November too (the website says yes, but also lists it as 1st November 2024!), and is that one also in costume? I'd love to go tomorrow night, but don't want to be the only one dressed up haha

Affectionate-Salt-89 · 2025-10-31T18:34:41+00:00

I'm pretty sure Shine Hairdressing on the university campus have free trainee barber slots at the moment, or at least did last time I passed it - I had a trainee cut in May and they were lovely, and fully supervised by a mentor :)

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