All our walking tours cost £5.00 per person, and last around 90 minutes. You can book a ticket to secure a place, or join us on the day and pay the guide.
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Victorian Southampton
Explore the Gateway to the Empire from Princess Victoria’s opening of the Royal Pier, to the Queen Empress’s stay in the Imperial Hotel
Inside and Under the Medieval Town
Enclosed within the walls was a teeming town of merchants, craftsmen, sailors, the air full of languages from France, the Low Countries, Spain and Italy. Wool poured out through the port, and luxuries goods poured in. But it was also a time of disease and the Black Death entered England through the port of Southampton.
Around the Walls In 80 Minutes
Southampton’s Old Town Walls are as magnificent of those of York and Chester, this walk follows the line of the walls visiting towers, gates, vaults and the castle remains of the King of England. This is a story of both England and France, a time of war when Southampton was on the front line. It can be walked in 80 minutes, we think you will want to linger longer.
Beer, Booze, Bed & Board Guided Walk
In 2020 it will be the 600 anniversary of brewing beer in Southampton. This fascinating guided walk will explore Southampton’s boozy history; a tale of wine, beer and ale, finishing at the Dancing Man (opposite the Royal Pier-alcohol not included!!)
A Walk into Shirley’s Past
A Walk into Shirley’s Past Did you know Shirley used to have its own Earl? By Victorian times it was a thriving suburb, find out more about one of Southampton’s most historic suburbs.
A Walk into Shirley’s Past
A Walk into Shirley’s Past Did you know Shirley used to have its own Earl? By Victorian times it was a thriving suburb, find out more about one of Southampton’s most historic suburbs.
Gaols & Prisons
Many buildings in Southampton were used as gaols or prisons. In fact, Southampton had one of the first municipal prisons in medieval England. On this well researched guided walk we will look at some of the prison buildings. We will find out how punishment and justice was administered, and consider if our ancestors were hard bitten rogues and criminals, or just occasionally misunderstood!
Woolston the Forgotten Suburb
Woolston was for a thousand years, not quite part of Southampton, founded by Vikings, builders of Spitfires, and supplying crew for the Titanic, a village of fishermen and smugglers.
Swaythling & the Remount Depot
A walk around the original village of Swaythling and the story of the War Horses being readied to send to the Front.
Hill, Handcarts & Horses
Hill, Handcarts & Horses Yes there is a real Hill, but we will be using just two legs to explore this ancient suburb.
Wine, Wool & Woad
Wine, Wool & Woad A tale of merchants, sheep and blue dye.
The Architecture of Bugle Street
Grade 1 listed: the architecture of Bugle Street from Castle Gate to the Wool House: explore the varied architecture of one of the best preserved and most historic streets in Southampton.
Inside and Under the Medieval Town
Enclosed within the walls was a teeming town of merchants, craftsmen, sailors, the air full of languages from France, the Low Countries, Spain and Italy. Wool poured out through the port, and luxuries goods poured in. The merchants lavished their wealth on magnificent houses, the corporation on great warehouse, and trade halls, But it was also a time of disease and the Black Death entered England through the port of Southampton.
Around the Walls In 80 Minutes
Southampton’s Old Town Walls are as magnificent of those of York and Chester, this walk follows the line of the walls visiting towers, gates, vaults and the castle remains of the King of England. This is a story of both England and France, a time of war when Southampton was on the front line. It can be walked in 80 minutes, we think you will want to linger longer.
Terrible Tudors
A horrible history of our favourite dynasty. Nearly all the Tudor monarchs came to Southampton at least once. Come on this walk and hear stories of real romance, and bloody violence - with Shakespeare thrown in ....
Planes & Boats & Promenades
Southampton was once a Seaside Resort! Join our walk along The Beach discover how the town was transformed from Spa Town to Cruise Port.
Jane Austen & Southampton Spa
Jane Austen was working on her gothic horror Northanger Abbey during her time in Southampton –
find out about her time in the Spa Town.
A Leaning Tower, An Inventor and a Riot – A Tour of Bitterne Park
Get the answers to what these have to do with Bitterne Park. Come and find out about the origins and history of the suburb and learn about some of it’s more notable residents and events on this tour.
Officers & Gentlemen
For a thousand years the town of Southampton had barely reached beyond its old medieval walls but in the nineteenth century there was an explosion of building around The Avenue to cater for the growing numbers of officers and gentlemen moving to the town.
Officers & Gentlemen
For a thousand years the town of Southampton had barely reached beyond its old medieval walls but in the nineteenth century there was an explosion of building around The Avenue to cater for the growing numbers of officers and gentlemen moving to the town.
Inside and Under the Medieval Town
Enclosed within the walls was a teeming town of merchants, craftsmen, sailors, the air full of languages from France, the Low Countries, Spain and Italy. Wool poured out through the port, and luxuries goods poured in. The merchants lavished their wealth on magnificent houses, the corporation on great warehouse, and trade halls, But it was also a time of disease and the Black Death entered England through the port of Southampton.
Around the Walls In 80 Minutes
Southampton’s Old Town Walls are as magnificent of those of York and Chester, this walk follows the line of the walls visiting towers, gates, vaults and the castle remains of the King of England. This is a story of both England and France, a time of war when Southampton was on the front line. It can be walked in 80 minutes, we think you will want to linger longer.
Mayflower Walk
From the Pilgrims Way to the Pilgrim Fathers. Join us for a tale of wayfarers focusing on the passage of the Mayflower and the Pilgrim Fathers. Learn of their trials and tribulations as they prepared to embark in search of religious freedom. Join our fascinating walk and find out why Southampton was 'pipped at the post' to be the last town they stayed in here in England.
Mayflower Walk
From the Pilgrims Way to the Pilgrim Fathers. Join us for a tale of wayfarers focusing on the passage of the Mayflower and the Pilgrim Fathers. Learn of their trials and tribulations as they prepared to embark in search of religious freedom. Join our fascinating walk and find out why Southampton was 'pipped at the post' to be the last town they stayed in here in England.
The Medieval Churches of Southampton
St Michael's Church is the only medieval church still holding services, having been founded in 1070, but Southampton had four other churches and a friary in the middle ages, and traces of them all remain hidden in plain sight.
Inside and Under the Medieval Town
Enclosed within the walls was a teeming town of merchants, craftsmen, sailors, the air full of languages from France, the Low Countries, Spain and Italy. Wool poured out through the port, and luxuries goods poured in. The merchants lavished their wealth on magnificent houses, the corporation on great warehouse, and trade halls, But it was also a time of disease and the Black Death entered England through the port of Southampton.
Enclosed within the walls was a teeming town of merchants, craftsmen, sailors, the air full of languages from France, the Low Countries, Spain and Italy. Wool poured out through the port, and luxuries goods poured in. The merchants lavished their wealth on magnificent houses, the corporation on great warehouse, and trade halls, But it was also a time of disease and the Black Death entered England through the port of Southampton.
The Story of Netley Hospital
Built in response to the horrors of the Crimean War, Netley Hospital was at the front line of the new concept of Global War and the horrific destruction of the first industrial conflict. After your tour, why not take time to visit the War Graves Commission Cemetery, which is also part of the history of the site or the new exhibition in the restored Chapel.