Burgess Road Surgery
Burgess Road Surgery is the nearest local doctors surgery to the Wessex Lane Hall Complex. The surgery is open all day - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm.
For more details go to their website from the links page.
One Stop
The One Stop Convenience store on Burgess Road is one of the nearest shops to Wessex Lane for those simple items you need to purchase.
Pharmacy
The Moss Pharmacy on Burgess Road is the nearest pharmacist to Wessex Lane. You can collect your doctors prescriptions, as well as over the counter medicines, from here.
Banks & Post Office
To the north of Highfield Campus, on Burgess Road, there are a number of Banks. These include Barclays, Lloyds TSB, HSBC and Natwest. They are all very familiar with the financial needs of students.
Also here is a Post Office, Waterstones bookshop and insurance agent.
Boldrewood Campus
This is the University's Boldrewood Campus, the main location for studies relating to biological and medical subjects.
To get from Wessex Lane catch the U6H bus from outside the halls.
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton General Hospital incorporates the local Accident & Emergency unit. It is also a teaching hospital, hence student nurses and medical students will spend a lot of time here.
To get to SGH from the halls catch the U6H Uni-link bus.
University Health Service
The University Health Service is located directly on the Highfield Campus between the Turner Sims Concert Hall and the Physics building. The surgery opening hours are, Monday-Friday, 8.00am - 5.30pm.
For more information visit their webpage from the links section.
Students' Union and Sports Centre
The Students' Union on Highfield Campus is the centre of the student social facilities. There are 4 distinct bar areas as well as the Cube nightclub. There is also a cafeteria and coffee bar. The Cube doubles up as the Union cinema and is run by the Film Society. Additional facilities include squash courts and a snooker room. To find out what's going on go to the SUSU website from the links page.
Next door to the union is the new University Sport Centre, which includes a swimming pool and gym facilities. For more information go to the Sport and Recreation Department webpage from the links section.
To get here from halls catch the U1C or U6H and get off at the Highfield Interchange. The Union and Sport Centre are a short 2 minute walk away.
Student Support Centre
The Student Services Centre (SSC) provides centralised access to the services of the University and will help with all student enquiries relating to accommodation, student fees, student funds, admissions, ID cards, disability services, exams and graduation.
The SSC is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm (Tuesday 10.30am - 5.30pm).
The 3rd -14th October, the Centre will stay open until 7pm.
To get here from hall catch the U1C, the bus stops directly outside of the SSC.
Highfield Health
Highfield Health Doctors Surgery is located directly on the Highfield Campus, a 3 minute walk way from the Students' Union on University Road. The surgery opening hours are, Monday-Friday, 8.40am - 5.30pm.
For more information visit their webpage from the links section.
Avenue Campus
This is the location of the University's Avenue Campus. To get here catch the U1C from outside of the halls to the Highfield Interchange. Then either catch the U2 Uni-link bus to the Avenue campus or it is a 15 minute walk south of the Highfield Campus.
Portswood Police Station
This is the nearest Police station to Wessex Lane.
Portswood High Street
Portswood is the nearest shopping area to Wessex Lane. On the high street you will find Woolworths, Boots, October Books and other well known chains. There are also a selection of newsagents, charity shops and other stores. There are also Somerfield and Safeway supermarkets here.
Portswood High Street is also the location of a number of bars, popular with students as well as a number of restaurants and take-away venues.
To get here, catch either the U1C or U6C. Both buses drive down Portswood High Street.
Safeway
This is the nearest supermarket to Wessex Lane.
Safeway is open 8am-10pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
The U6 and U1 buses both stop very nearby.
Tesco Express
This is the nearest Tesco to Wessex Lane.
This is a small Tesco Express and petrol station.
London Road
London Road and Bedford Place are a popular areas for student nightlife. There are a large number of bars and clubs in this area including The Giddy Bridge, Orange Rooms, Mono, Apartment 26, Avondale House and the Lizard Lounge to name but a few. There are also a number of nightclubs including the popular student venue The Academy.
The U1 bus runs up and down London Road.
Asda
The Asda in the city centre is the largest supermarket accessible with the Uni-link bus service. The U6, U1 and U2 bus services all stop very near to Asda. For those with access to a car there is a multi-storey car park at the rear of the building.
Asda is open 8am-8pm Monday-Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday.
City Centre
Southampton has an excellent shopping district in the City Centre. The West Quay Shopping Centre contains a host of well known brand stores. There are also the Marlands and Bargate Shopping Centres.
The City Centre is accessible on the U1, U6 and U2 bus services.
Southampton Central Train Station
This is the main train station for Southampton. From here you are able to catch trains to destinations all across the country.
The U1 bus service runs via Southampton Central Station.
Local Housing Estates
Please be aware that this area is somewhat 'off the beaten track' and therefore students should take care if they are walking back to the halls of residence, especially at night. If possible walk back with a group of people keeping to well-lit areas. Alternatively, make use of the University Safety Bus or the Unilink service.
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