Being stuck doing the same old thing in the same old city can quickly get boring. From the gym to uni to my friends houses, I'm pretty much bored of Southampton already - and my term hasn't even officially started.
So to cure our eternal boredom, my housemate and I decided to take a day trip to Winchester (being only 15 minutes from Southampton on the the train) for some sightseeing and shopping!
Winchester is SUCH a beautiful city, from the Cathedral to the quaint looking High Street - I completely fell in love with the vibe of the city and found my new favourite shop! Yes I just used the word vibe.
On to my new favourite shop, The Hambledon. We spotted it just off the High Street with a "Pugs not Drugs" mug in the window, and I was completely sold. I ended up buying that mug (because ANYTHING with a pug on it is something I NEED) as well as a style book I can't wait to read. They also have some lovely quirky home stuff, like their prints (which I also fell in love with), Paul & Joe make-up and so many other amazing things I could probably go on forever! Check them out at www.thehambledon.co.uk if you're interested, they are super friendly and have the nicest looking store! (As you can see from the pictures below.)
Winchester Cathedral had to be visited, as well as Jane Austen's house and the Castle nearby. My housemate and I also went for a lovely lunch at the Slug & Lettuce, where I had my first fizzy drink in a week (because I'm a complete fizzy drink addict, this is a real achievement for me!)
Although it was completely freezing as I'm getting ready for the snow to hit, I loved walking around Winchester for the day and will definitely be going back when it's a bit warmer for a picnic near the Cathedral and summer shopping!
