Experience a truly Victorian Christmas this December, not only with the arrival of Queen Victoria, but also with a complimentary Christmas festival at Mayflower Park (in association with Southampton City Council and Sea City Southampton) from Friday 7 December to Tuesday 11 December – with our latest Classic Cunarder as the backdrop.

On 10 December, watch on a large screen the impressive ceremony where Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall will perform the naming of Queen Victoria in front of an audience of 2,000 special guests.

Finally, watch as Queen Victoria elegantly sails out of Southampton on her Maiden Voyage on 11 December heading for the Christmas Markets in Europe.

You may visit the festival as often as you wish, so why not become a part of history and join in all these momentous occasions, never to be forgotten? Or visit anytime over the weekend to admire the grandeur and elegance of the latest Classic Cunarder from Mayflower Park.

Opening Times 

Friday 7 December: 5.00pm - 10.00pm
There is also a Christmas Carnival leaving the Civic Centre at approx 6.00pm
and arrive at Mayflower Park at 6.45pm

Saturday 8 December: 12noon - 7.00pm

Sunday 9 December: 12noon - 7.00pm

Monday 10 December: 12noon - 7.00pm
The naming ceremony will be broadcast on large screen at approx 3.30pm

Tuesday 11 December: 12noon - 7.00pm
Firework display at approx 5.10pm

Please note all times are approximate
 

For further information on these events, please visit Southampton City Councils website www.southampton.gov.uk.