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Talks, Lectures & Author Events in Southampton

There is not much talks and lectures action right in Southampton itself, so this list ranges a bit further. A drive out to Winchester gets you The Arc, which mixes live music, comedy and family theatre with a café and flexible spaces, useful if a talk is only part of your day out. For something bigger, there is a longer trip out to Salisbury for the Chalke History Festival, a week-long event in a field with Iron Age villages, chariot displays and have-a-go archery alongside the speaker programme, priced from £30 and aimed at ages 0 to 15. If you want an easy indoor afternoon with parking and a hearing loop laid on, The Arc is the simpler choice and works for most ages. If you can give over a full day, or several, Chalke suits families happy to camp out among tents and archery ranges between talks, and its free parking helps offset that entry price. Check which days suit younger children before booking.

✓ 2 places★ 2 upcoming events✦ From £30