Passionate about Southampton's history
Southampton is a city rich in history with many wonderful stories to tell.
First inhabited as early as the Stone Age; Southampton has a plethora of historical sites still standing today. Come with us on a journey through the medieval period and discover some of the city's best kept secrets within it's walls.
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THROW ASIDE THE GUIDE BOOKS AND HAVE FUN BY TAKING A TOUR WITH US!
EXPLORE THE SOUTHAMPTON WALLS
If you're visiting for a day, staying in the city for a holiday or even one of this beautiful city's residents... There is so much to learn about the incredible history we have within Southampton's walls. Spend some time in the company of one of our Tour Guides and learn more about the secrets of the walls!
Keep an eye out for the next talk or special events we host throughout the year.
OVERGROUND & UNDERGROUND!
Come and find the rich history of Southampton! Walk around its Medieval town walls and step down into its hidden vaults. Hear about the history of the iconic medieval buildings still in existence in the town and about the colourful characters that once lived here.
WHO: All ages
WHERE: Tour starts north side of The Bargate.
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday at 10.30am In June and August, 1.30pm in July and September.
STEP COUNT: 10,000 approx
COST: £7.00
DIFFICULTY: The tour includes uneven paving, heights, spiral and stone staircases when descending into the vaults.
BEER, BOOZE, BED & GHOSTS!
Come and join us to find out about pubs and hostelries of the town. This fascinating guided walk will explore Southampton's boozy history; a tale of wine, beer and ale and ghosts who haunted the establishments! Finishing at the Dancing Man (opposite the pier - booze not included!).
WHO: All ages
WHERE: Tour starts north side of The Bargate.
WHEN: Ad hoc dates
STEP COUNT: 11,000 approx
DIFFICULTY: Walk duration 90 minutes. Some uneven ground.
ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE!
Bugle Street is one of the oldest and best preserved streets in old Southampton ; it largely escaped the devastating bombing of the Second World War and tells the story of domestic architecture from medieval to modern day. This walk will look at the design of homes, from wattle and daub, Georgian symmetry, Tudor timber frame and Dutch gable, Victorian Italianate and Edwardian brick, alongside the story of some of the street's inhabitants: privateers, black carpenters, Flemish brewers, Huguenot weavers, Titanic crew, Italian merchants and so much more! Meeting at St Michael's Square. Walk duration 90 minutes.
WHO: All ages
WHERE: Tour starts north side of The Bargate.
WHEN: Ad hoc dates
STEP COUNT: 9,000 approx
DIFFICULTY: Walk duration 90 minutes. Some uneven ground.
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