Old Town
Southampton





Visit Old Town
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.

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.

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.

Mayflower Park
Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones.
Things to do

Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port

Private Walking Tour of Southampton

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Windsor from Southampton Port
Top hotels in Old Town

The Star Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Ennios Boutique Hotel Rooms
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

ibis budget Southampton Centre
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
- Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton
- Tudor House and Garden
- Southampton Old Green
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Gunwharf Quays
- Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
- Portsmouth International Port
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- South Downs National Park
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
- WestQuay Shopping Centre
- Lymington Pier Ferry Port
- University of Southampton
- Winchester Cathedral
- Marwell Zoo
- HMS Victory
- Mayflower Park
- Mary Rose Museum
- Spinnaker Tower
- Winchester Christmas Market