Southampton Common
| The Hawthorns Wildlife Centre on Southampton Common. |
The Common is one of the UK’s most important wildlife sites, and internationally listed as a site of excellence… So caring for it is one of Southampton City Council’s most important jobs. Quick links |
Southampton Common
Hill Lane
Southampton
| Tel: | Hawthorns Wildlife Centre |
| 023 8067 1921 | |
| Email: | |
| hawthorns.wildlife.centre@southampton.gov.uk | |
A Site of Special Scientific Interest
The Common is a much loved and well used green space and in 2007 the Common received a Green Flag Award for the first time, recognising its excellent standards of green space maintenance and management. As a Site of Special Scientific Interest it is unique and requires specialist management to ensure that its status and biodiversity is maintained.
The Green Flag also covers the Old Cemetery and the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC) hold many walks, talks and tasks where you can find out more about this historical site.
The Common is also a great venue for events and the Hawthorns Wildlife Centre is open all year round to visitors.
Last updated: 14 April 2008
