Faith spaces on and off campus

Southampton has a diverse range of places of worship, including numerous churches, mosques and a temple. Here's some faith spaces on and off campus to discover. 

On Campus

The Faith and Reflection Centre

Located on Highfield Campus, the Faith and Reflection Centre is a multi-cultural and multi-faith space available to students and staff, Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm.  

If you're interested, just pop in and have a free tea or coffee and a chat with one of our volunteers.

Or if you have any questions, please email: chaplaincy@soton.ac.uk

Muslim Prayer Room

Also located on Highfield Campus, the Islamic Society (entirely run by students) at the university helps to maintain this space and ensures it is fitted with good quality Wudhu facilities. 

Quiet rooms

There are also quiet rooms available to be used for prayer at:

• The National Oceanography Centre 
• The Boldrewood Innovation Campus
• Winchester School of Art

Faith societies

Looking to find your community? The University of Southampton has lots of student-run faith societies available to join, all of which will either have or be able to suggest places of worship on campus and in the city, as well as run plenty of events to celebrate your faith. 

Off Campus

Within the city you can also find a range of faith spaces and communities, here's some to note:

Islamic Community

• Bashir Ahmed Masjid
• Masjid Ar Rahmah
• Shahjalal Mosque
• Southampton Medina Mosque

Christianity

• Avenue St Andrews
• Central Baptist Church
• Elim Christian Centre
• Portswood Church

Sikhism

• Gurdwara Nanaksar
• Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib
• Singh Sabha Gurdwara

Hinduism

• Vedic Society Hindu Temple

Buddhism

• Southampton Buddhist Centre
• Kadampa Meditation Centre

Judaism

• Southampton Hebrew Congregation

There's a place of worship for everyone in the city. If you need support finding a faith space for you or have any questions, get in touch with The Student Hub and Students' Union (SUSU).