City Reflections
Explore the Trail
City Reflections takes place across
Southampton’s city centre, with projections located
within walking distance of one another.
You can follow the trail in any order. Most locations are
outdoors and can be enjoyed without booking.
Trail locations
King John’s Palace
Southampton, A City Built on Exchange
High Street, Southampton, SO14 2DJ
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The Castle Vault
Through Minds That See the World Differently
Western Esplanade, Southampton, SO14 2EQ
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Dancing Man Brewery (The Wool House)
Southampton – Gateway to the World
Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AR
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Holyrood Church
More than Windrush
3–5 Bernard Street, Southampton, SO14 3AU
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King John’s Palace
Southampton, A City Built on Exchange
Blue Anchor Lane, Southampton, SO14 2AE
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Southampton City Art Gallery
You Are Invited
Commercial Road, Southampton, SO14 7LP
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The Trail Map
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Getting here & getting around
By Train
Southampton Central Station is approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km)/a 10-15 minute walk to the nearest projection at Castle Vault on Western Esplanade near Westquay.
By Bus
Frequent bus routes stop near Bargate, Western Esplanade and Commercial Road.
By Car
Public car parks are available at Town Quay, West Quay and the Civic Centre.
Walking Distances (Approx.)
Castle Vault → King John’s Palace: 0.2 miles (0.3 km) | 3 minutes
King John’s Palace → Dancing Man Brewery: 0.2 miles (0.3 km) | 5 minutes
Dancing Man Brewery → Holy Rood Church: 0.3 miles (0.5 km) | 6–8 minutes
Holy Rood Church → Bargate: 0.1 miles (0.2 km) | 3 minutes
Bargate → City Art Gallery: 0.5 miles (0.8 km) | 10–12 minutes
Total trail distance: approx. 1.3 miles (2.1 km)
Accessibility
All projections are viewed outdoors and can be enjoyed at your own pace.
Routes are largely step-free, though some areas include slopes or uneven ground.
The most accessible route is highlighted on the trail map.
Access notes are listed on individual location pages.
Local Businesses Taking Part
Business name
address
offer
pickup point
Mexifun
121 East St, Southampton SO14 3HD
15% off food
No
Biltong & Bangers
161 High St, Southampton SO14 2BT
10% off
Yes
Costa
7 High St, Southampton SO14 2DH
Buy 3 drink get one free
Yes
Edison’s Coffee & Wine
126 High St, Southampton SO14 2AA
10% off drinks
Yes
Mexifun
121 East St, Southampton SO14 3HD
15% off food
No
Biltong & Bangers
161 High St, Southampton SO14 2BT
10% off
Yes
Costa
7 High St, Southampton SO14 2DH
Buy 3 drink get one free
Yes
Edison’s Coffee & Wine
126 High St, Southampton SO14 2AA
10% off drinks
Yes
Mexifun
121 East St, Southampton SO14 3HD
15% off food
No
Biltong & Bangers
161 High St, Southampton SO14 2BT
10% off
Yes
Costa
7 High St, Southampton SO14 2DH
Buy 3 drink get one free
Yes
Edison’s Coffee & Wine
126 High St, Southampton SO14 2AA
10% off drinks
Yes
