From lighthouses to seafood and from cultural delights to seafaring, there's so much to do in Hampshire this weekend. Here's our top five tips of family fun events to keep you entertained on Saturday and Sunday (July 13 and 14). In Southampton .
.. (Image: Dieter Valerius) Forty 8ft decorated lighthouses including a giant astro robot are in place on the streets of Southampton (and Cowes) ready for a large scale free family-friendly art trail to get underway this weekend.
Plus, there are another 40 'little lights', designed by local schools and community groups, which make up Light the South. It's all part of the latest public art trail to grace the streets of Southampton, aiming to shine a light on and raise money for Southampton Children's Hospital. The free walking trail will guide visitors through some of the most well-loved and historic landmarks on the route over the school holidays until September 1, also providing a welcome boost for local businesses.
Sculpture designs include an interactive installation from the University of Southampton’s Electronics and Computer Science Department, a giant astro robot from the future, as well a Lighthouse with a magnificent red and white rose mosaic illustrating an instantly recognisable symbol of the city. In Hoglands Park..
. (Image: Art Asia) Get ready for a day filled with colour, rhythm and culture as the celebrated Southampton Mela Festival returns. Tens of thousands of visitors can expect a varied line-up across three stages .