Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Tudor House and Garden
Peer back into the day-to-day lives of Southampton’s Norman and Tudor residents at the city’s most important historic house, garden and ruins.
Medieval Merchant's House
This surviving treasure provides a rare glimpse of a typical medieval English townhouse and offers a simpler alternative to the ornate Tudor House.
Southampton Cruise Terminal
One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton.
Mayflower Theatre
From touring West End musicals to magic shows, stand-up comedy to children’s entertainment, this historic theater serves up Southampton’s best entertainment.
University of Southampton
Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at New Forest Wildlife Park during your travels in Southampton. Amble around this quaint area's lush forest and enjoy its lively bars.
Activities
Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Windsor from Southampton Port
Private Transfer From Southampton Cruise Terminal to London
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Southampton City Centre
The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Southampton Passenger Terminal might round out your trip.
Maritime Quarter
If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ocean Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.
The Polygon
While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Northam
While Northam isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bevois Valley
Though Bevois Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton City Art Gallery.
- Tudor House and Garden
- Medieval Merchant's House
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Gunwharf Quays
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal
- Mayflower Theatre
- Winchester Cathedral
- University of Portsmouth
- HMS Victory
- Osborne House
- St. Mary's Stadium
- Marwell Zoo
- Ageas Bowl Cricket Ground
- Cowes Harbour