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.
Every Saturday, 31 March - 29 September 2018
Start at Tudor House, 10.30 a.m. £5
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 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.
Every Sunday, 1 April - 30 September 2018
Meet: the Bargate, Start: 10.00 a.m. £5
Please note: Free parking in City Centre Pay and Display Zones Sundays and Bank Holidays until 1.00 p.m.
Book a ticket to secure a place, or turn up and pay the guide on the day
All tickets are available from http://www.wegottickets.com/TourGuides1976
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.
Every Saturday, 31 March - 29 September 2018
Start at Tudor House, 10.30 a.m. £5
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 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.
Every Sunday, 1 April - 30 September 2018
Meet: the Bargate, Start: 10.00 a.m. £5
Please note: Free parking in City Centre Pay and Display Zones Sundays and Bank Holidays until 1.00 p.m.
Book a ticket to secure a place, or turn up and pay the guide on the day
All tickets are available from http://www.wegottickets.com/TourGuides1976