See Southampton - Upcoming events and tours

Upcoming Events

• Sat

  01

  Aug

  2026

  Sun

  30

  Aug

  2026

  Southampton City Guided Walks in August

  13:30-15:00

  Southampton City Guided Walks run 13:30-15:00 on Saturdays and Sundays in August.

  Walk the streets of Southampton old town, to explore the city's hidden history, visiting medieval walls and medieval vaults. Trace the history from Roman port, to the times of the Normans who built the city's castle, and on to the years of Southampton as an elegant spa town, and hear about the city's pivotal role in WWII, along with stories of famous ships, including the 1620 Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and that of the tragic Titanic, and tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen. 
  Meet at the Bargate, High Street, beside the statues of the lions (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)

  Tickets £12.50 - go to Eventbrite to choose your tour date and to book, or pay on the day (cash or card)

  

• Thu

  13

  Aug

  2026

  Southampton's Second World War Story

  18:00-19:30

  Meet at the West Gate, Westgate Street, (what-three-words: letter.tribes.inch). 

  Walk the streets of the old town to discover Southampton’s vital WWII role. Hear about the city as a military port, learn about the wartime industry – from building warships to the story of the iconic Spitfire fighter aeroplane – while discovering the devastating effects of the Blitz. Experience what life was like for those living in Southampton – including visits to some of the medieval vaults turned air raid shelter – while hearing about the arrival of the impact of the Americans to the city. 

  Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash or card)

  

   

• Sat

  05

  Sep

  2026

  Sun

  27

  Sep

  2026

  Southampton City Guided Walks in September

  10:30-12:00

  Southampton City Guided Walks run 10:30-12:00 on Saturdays and Sundays in September.

  Walk the streets of Southampton old town, to explore the city's hidden history, visiting medieval walls and medieval vaults. Trace the history from Roman port, to the times of the Normans who built the city's castle, and on to the years of Southampton as an elegant spa town, and hear about the city's pivotal role in WWII, along with stories of famous ships, including the 1620 Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and that of the tragic Titanic, and tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen. 
  Meet at the Bargate, High Street, beside the statues of the lions (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)

  Please note: We are not running city guided walks on September 12, 13, 19, 20 as our guides will be supporting Heritage Open Days in Southampton.

  Tickets for all other September weekend dates are £12.50 - go to Eventbrite to choose your tour date and to book, or pay on the day (cash or card)

  

• Wed

  09

  Sep

  2026

  Talk at Portswood Library, Southampton

  19:30

   Early Development of Southampton Docks. By SeeSouthampton member, David Hornsby. 

  Free of charge.

  

• Wed

  23

  Sep

  2026

  High Vaultage

  18:00-20:30

  Meet at the Bargate, High Street, beside the statues of the lions (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)

  The definitive tour of Southampton’s vaults. 
  Don’t miss this opportunity to go where other Southampton walks fear to tread! A special fund raiser for See Southampton, whose volunteer team operate the Cruise Welcome Desk, give library talks, host visiting journalists, and have a vibrant Facebook page focusing on all things Southampton. Refreshments at the end of the tour at The Westgate, (tea/coffee and light bites) and an opportunity to view the Westgate Exhibition and meet members of the See Southampton team. 

  Book via Eventbrite 

  

• Sat

  03

  Oct

  2026

  Sat

  31

  Oct

  2026

  Southampton City Guided Walks in October

  13:30-15:00

  Southampton City Guided Walks run 13:30-15:00 on Saturdays and Sundays in October.

  Walk the streets of Southampton old town, to explore the city's hidden history, visiting medieval walls and medieval vaults. Trace the history from Roman port, to the times of the Normans who built the city's castle, and on to the years of Southampton as an elegant spa town, and hear about the city's pivotal role in WWII, along with stories of famous ships, including the 1620 Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and that of the tragic Titanic, and tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen. 
  Meet at the Bargate, High Street, beside the statues of the lions (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)

  Tickets £12.50 - go to Eventbrite to choose your tour date and to book, or pay on the day (cash or card)

  

• Wed

  14

  Oct

  2026

  Talk at Portswood Library, Southampton

  19:30

  The French Raid of 1338. By SeeSouthampton members, Ally Hayes and Wendy Stokes.

  Free of charge.

  

• Wed

  02

  Dec

  2026

  Tue

  15

  Dec

  2026

  Christmas in Southampton

  18:00-19:30

  A Christmas cracker of a walk! 
  Join us for one of the three Christmas in Southampton walks:
  Wednesday 2 December 2026
  Wednesday 9 December 2026
  Tuesday 15 December 2026
  On the 90-minute guided walk through the streets of old town Southampton, you'll hear the stories of Christmas past in the city. We'll explore the western walls and medieval vaults, recounting tales of yesteryear, referencing historical characters, events and songs and with plenty of Christmas cracker jokes. We'll end with refreshments - mulled wine, sausage rolls and mince pies – in the historic 14th Century Westgate.

  Meet at the Bargate, High Street (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)

  Tickets £16.50  (inc. refreshments) - link to Eventbrite to choose your tour date and to book.

  

• Sat

  05

  Dec

  2026

  Sun

  20

  Dec

  2026

  Southampton City Guided Walks in December

  13:30-15:00

  Tours run 13:30-15:00 on Saturdays and Sundays in December.

  Walk the streets of Southampton old town, to explore the city's hidden history, visiting medieval walls and medieval vaults. Trace the history from Roman port, to the times of the Normans who built the city's castle, and on to the years of Southampton as an elegant spa town, and hear about the city's pivotal role in WWII, along with stories of famous ships, including the 1620 Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and that of the tragic Titanic, and tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen. 
  Meet at the Bargate, High Street, beside the statues of the lions (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)

  Tickets £12.50 - go to Eventbrite to choose your tour date and to book, or pay on the day (cash or card)