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Evening

Eastleigh Evening: Sunset at The Point

Catch the last light of day at The Point, then wind down with a drink nearby.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:42

    The Point

    Arrive at The Point to secure a good seat. The theatre offers a variety of stage and film productions, but today you are here for the view. The building faces WSW, perfectly aligned with the sunset direction noted in the facts. Find a spot where you can see the sky darken over the horizon.

  2. 16:27

    The Point

    Watch the sun sink below the horizon. At 16:27, the golden light fades into the blue hour. The WSW alignment means you get a clean, unobstructed view of the day ending.

  3. 16:57

    Steam Town Brew Co.

    Walk 16 minutes to Steam Town Brew Co. for a post-sunset drink. This craft brewery and tap room is open from 16:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends, so it is ready for you. Grab a seat on the on-street terrace or inside, and order one of their own beers or a guest bottle to enjoy the evening air.

Local tip

Check the route from The Point to Steam Town Brew Co. before you go. The brewery serves 'dirty' burgers and fries if you want to turn your drink into dinner.

Check before you go

  • Steam Town Brew Co. is open Mo-Th 16:00-23:00 and Fr-Su 12:00-23:00.
  • The Point is a venue for stage and film; check if you want to catch a show as well.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Eastleigh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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