Explore Southampton with us
Discover Southampton’s stories with our engaging guided walks – from the dramatic depths of “Underground and Overground” to the elegant history of “In the Footsteps of Jane Austen” and the moving legacy of the “Titanic Trail.” This August, we will be unveiling a brand-new walk: “Stories of the Old Town,” bringing fresh tales and hidden corners to life
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Celebrate Southampton's Heritage
As part of Southampton's Heritage Fortnight celebrations, we invite you to step into the stories of our city. In September you can join our guides for walks through the Central Parks, Southampton Common, and the Old Cemetery. Discover local character in tours like “On the Street Where You Live,” “Oh Where the Saints,” and “Carlton Crescent & Rockstone Place.” It's a month of rich history, hidden gems, and hometown pride.
Stories of the Old Town
We’re excited to launch a new guided walk exploring the hidden history of Southampton’s Old Town.
Beginning at God’s House Tower, this evocative journey winds through cobbled alleys, forgotten chapels, friary ruins, and hidden vaults. Discover the stories of friars, merchants, and pioneers who shaped the city—still visible today, if you know where to look.
In collaboration with God’s House Tower, this tour offers fresh insight into the South and East of the Old Town. Tours run Mondays at 1pm, starting 18 August. £10 per person, with under-16s free. Book online or pay on the day.
SOUTHAMPTON HERITAGE WALKS
Celebrate Southampton's Heritage with five captivating guided walks exploring the city’s rich history. Wander Victorian parks, uncover stories in the Common and Old Cemetery, stroll Bugle Street’s layered past, discover medieval churches and musical echoes, and admire Regency elegance in Carlton Crescent. Each tour offers fresh insight into Southampton’s greenery, grandeur, saints, and storytellers.
WHO: All ages
WHEN
The Central Parks - Southampton's Lammas Lands
8 September 10.30am
Discover Southampton Common and the Old Cemetery
11 September 10.30am
On the Street Where you Live
16 September 11.00am
Oh Where the Saints
18 September 2.30pm
Carlton Cresent and Rockstone Place
23 September 10.30am
STEP COUNT: Up to 10,000 depending on the tour
COST: £10 per person for each tour
DIFFICULTY: Walk duration aproximately 90 minutes. Some uneven ground.
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:
10.30am August - Every Saturday and Sunday
1.30pm 6, 7, 27 & 28 September
Summer Specials Weekdays
4 August 6.30pm
8 August 2.30pm
11 August 11.00am
29 August 2.00pm
STEP COUNT: 10,000 approx
COST: £10 per person
DIFFICULTY: The tour includes uneven paving, heights, spiral and stone staircases when descending into the vaults.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JANE AUSTEN
Walk in Jane Austen's footsteps with our guide around the old town of Southampton. Jane lived in Southampton for 3 years so join us to find out about Jane and the times she spent in Southampton.
WHO: All ages
WHERE: Tour starts north side of The Bargate.
WHEN:
2 August 11.00am
9 August 11.00am
15 August 2.00pm
22 August 2.00pm
30 August 11.00am
6 September 11.00 am
11 September 2.00pm
18 September 2.00pm
27 September 11.00am
STEP COUNT: 10,000 approx
COST: £10 per person
DIFFICULTY: Walk duration 90 minutes. Some uneven ground.