Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Colden Common January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Colden Common Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Colden-Common.dx987673326589718528)[Hotels in Colden Common](https://expedia.ca/Colden-Common-Hotels.d987673326589718528.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Colden Common Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Colden-Common.d987673326589718528.Car-Rental-Guide)[Colden Common Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Colden-Common.d987673326589718528.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Colden Common ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Colden Common Types of activities [Colden Common travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Colden-Common.dx987673326589718528) ## Colden Common Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Colden Common has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Colden Common is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Colden Common to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Colden Common Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Colden Common. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Colden Common attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Southampton Cruise Terminal Spend some time watching cruise liners and freight ships come and go from the Southampton Cruise Terminal. Afterwards, make the short walk into Southampton City Center to see historic landmarks and discover a lively bar and restaurant scene. Southampton Cruise Terminal is among the most important marinas in the United Kingdom and welcomes some 2 million passengers every year. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Vacation-Attraction) ![HDEF21 Cunarder Queen Mary 2 berthed at Southampton cruise terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/79ad4e8b-9ece-44f5-a1a8-333c7cc431cd.jpg) ### 2\. Portsmouth International Port Portsmouth International Port is a gateway to the rest of Europe, as well as the nearby Channel Islands. Considered Britain’s best-connected port, it operates ferries, cruises and cargo ships. Access it easily just north of Portsmouth’s center. Start here for a great opportunity to visit the historical seaside town of Portsmouth. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-International-Port-Portsmouth.d6179435.Vacation-Attraction) ![Portsmouth International Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179435/63d86642-3753-4691-b889-3fb91e56b091.jpg) ### 3\. Gunwharf Quays Beneath the shadow of the famous Spinnaker Tower is the stylish shopping and leisure center of Gunwharf Quays, where you can easily spend a day browsing the many shops and enjoying the entertainment. The site's history as an ordnance yard is marked only by the cannons that line the waterfront. Today, the area is a modern, buzzing destination, popular with both local residents and visitors. Spoil yourself with a day of shopping and eating here. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Gunwharf-Quays-Portsmouth.d6133261.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gunwharf Quays featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6133261/944bd9f5-98a3-4eec-8597-250efef063a6.jpg) ### 4\. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Historic-Dockyard-Portsmouth.d6170578.Vacation-Attraction) ![Portsmouth Historic Dockyard featuring a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170578/0c92605a-8d8a-4624-b402-333ecf326082.jpg) ### 5\. University of Southampton The University of Southampton regularly features in the world’s top 100 universities. Get a feel for the lifestyles of students, professors and alumni while you explore the campuses spread across the city of Southampton. Check the university’s events schedule for concerts, talks and theater shows. The University of Southampton’s origins date back to 1862 and it was given its official university status in 1952\. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/University-Of-Southampton-Portswood.d6092063.Vacation-Attraction) ![University of Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092063/7ac07444-c8d0-48d3-bdcd-99b8b9ea57b8.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Colden Common | Number of things to do | 50 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Bar & Club Night Pass to multiple venues in Southampton](/things-to-do/bar-club-queue-jump-entry-party-pass-to-multiple-venues-in-southampton.a45073035.activity-details): CA $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour](/things-to-do/winchester-historic-castles-and-cathedrals-walking-tour.a48028250.activity-details)[Private Tour Winchester](/things-to-do/private-tour-winchester.a5266602.activity-details)[Private Winchester Walking Tour](/things-to-do/private-winchester-walking-tour.a48218822.activity-details)[Walk the Secrets of the Titanic](/things-to-do/walk-the-secrets-of-the-titanic.a824697.activity-details)[The Titanic Disaster: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Southampton](/things-to-do/the-titanic-disaster-a-self-guided-audio-tour-in-southampton.a50817399.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour](/things-to-do/winchester-historic-castles-and-cathedrals-walking-tour.a48028250.activity-details)[Private Tour Winchester](/things-to-do/private-tour-winchester.a5266602.activity-details)[Private Winchester Walking Tour](/things-to-do/private-winchester-walking-tour.a48218822.activity-details)[Walk the Secrets of the Titanic](/things-to-do/walk-the-secrets-of-the-titanic.a824697.activity-details)[Private Southampton Walking Tour](/things-to-do/private-southampton-walking-tour.a48105645.activity-details) | | With kids | [Private Tour Winchester](/things-to-do/private-tour-winchester.a5266602.activity-details)[Private Winchester Walking Tour](/things-to-do/private-winchester-walking-tour.a48218822.activity-details)[Private Southampton Walking Tour](/things-to-do/private-southampton-walking-tour.a48105645.activity-details)[Private Walking Tour of Southampton](/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-southampton.a5140284.activity-details)[Luxury tour of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral](/things-to-do/luxury-tour-of-stonehenge-and-salisbury-cathedral.a49735897.activity-details) | ## What to do in Colden Common --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Colden Common ![Winchester Cathedral featuring a park, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127174-Winchester-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Winchester Cathedral 5/5(17 reviews) With its exquisite artwork and fascinating historical relics, Winchester’s Gothic masterpiece is thought to be one of the nation’s finest cathedrals. [](https://expedia.ca/Winchester-Cathedral-Winchester.d6092087.Vacation-Attraction) ![Marwell Wildlife which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127413-Marwell-Wildlife.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marwell Zoo 4.5/5(2 reviews) Head out on a safari in search of hippos, snow leopards and giraffes or check out unusual reptiles at this spacious zoo and wildlife park. [](https://expedia.ca/Marwell-Zoo-Winchester.d6167556.Vacation-Attraction) ![Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126835-Winchester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Try out an extensive selection of interactive exhibits and lose yourself in deep space at one of the U.K.’s largest digital planetariums. [](https://expedia.ca/Winchester-Science-Centre-And-Planetarium-Winchester.d6265020.Vacation-Attraction) ![Great Hall which includes heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127185-Great-Hall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Hall 4/5(7 reviews) Admire one of the finest 13th-century halls in England and see the legendary round table of King Arthur at this monument to the city’s medieval heritage. [](https://expedia.ca/Great-Hall-Winchester.d6092089.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hospital of St Cross featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127488-Hospital-Of-St-Cross.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hospital of St Cross Set within tranquil gardens, England’s oldest charitable institution features traditional 15th-century architecture and a stunning Norman church. [](https://expedia.ca/Hospital-Of-St-Cross-Winchester.d6279761.Vacation-Attraction) ![Winchester College](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eeb2fae8f65fcdc2cbdddf37d3f52a90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Winchester College Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Winchester College, during your travels in Winchester. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its picturesque gardens. [](https://expedia.ca/Winchester-College-Winchester.d6092095.Vacation-Attraction) ![Winchester City Mill featuring a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127467-Winchester-City-Mill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Winchester City Mill Set in a charming riverside location, one of the few remaining watermills in England offers an idyllic and enthralling insight into 18th-century engineering. [](https://expedia.ca/Winchester-City-Mill-Winchester.d6258721.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wolvesey Castle which includes a castle and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127325-Wolvesey-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wolvesey Castle Explore fascinating ruins set amid serene parkland to be transported back hundreds of years and discover a magnificent medieval castle. [](https://expedia.ca/Wolvesey-Castle-Winchester.d6092093.Vacation-Attraction) #### Winchester Christmas Market 3/5(2 reviews) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Winchester Christmas Market during your trip to Winchester. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Winchester-Christmas-Market-Winchester.d553248621563222633.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Colden Common ![Winchester featuring heritage architecture and a fountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126817-Winchester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Winchester ![Photo "Compton and Shawford" by Peter Facey (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/2db040d4b6411c1478b69b2eb53a8803.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Peter Facey](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1533) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Compton and Shawford ![Photo "Bishopstoke" by Peter Jordan (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/24a4d46e23bebb15aba7689bfd0d2fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Peter Jordan](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1982) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Bishopstoke ![Photo "Boyatt Wood" by Peter Facey (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/38351d2070000acb26ac5a165ee0cef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Peter Facey](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1533) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Boyatt Wood ![Photo "Fair Oak and Horton Heath" by Hugh Venables (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/bb9881c94a93a1e79df18d2bd573c8a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Hugh Venables](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3176) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Fair Oak and Horton Heath ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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