See Southampton Heritage Guides – Sightseeing tours, tour guides and accessible tours
See Southampton - Upcoming events and tours
2026
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Sun01Feb2026
Guided Tour of Medieval Southampton
13:30Bargate, High St, Southampton SO14 2DJ. By the statue of the lions.
Look out for the guide in red uniform!
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Sat07Feb2026
Guided Tour of Medieval Southampton
13:30Bargate, High St, Southampton SO14 2DJ. By the statue of the lions.
Look out for the guide in red uniform!
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Sun08Feb2026
Guided Tour of Medieval Southampton
13:30Bargate, High St, Southampton SO14 2DJ. By the statue of the lions.
Look out for the guide in red uniform!
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Sat14Feb2026
Guided Tour of Medieval Southampton
13:30Bargate, High St, Southampton SO14 2DJ. By the statue of the lions.
Look out for the guide in red uniform!
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Sun15Feb2026
Guided Tour of Medieval Southampton
13:30Bargate, High St, Southampton SO14 2DJ. By the statue of the lions.
Look out for the guide in red uniform!
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Sat21Feb2026
Guided Tour of Medieval Southampton
13:30Bargate, High St, Southampton SO14 2DJ. By the statue of the lions.
Look out for the guide in red uniform!
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Sun22Feb2026
Guided Tour of Medieval Southampton
13:30Bargate, High St, Southampton SO14 2DJ. By the statue of the lions.
Look out for the guide in red uniform!
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Sat28Feb2026
Guided Tour of Medieval Southampton
13:30Bargate, High St, Southampton SO14 2DJ. By the statue of the lions.
Look out for the guide in red uniform!
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Wed11Mar2026
Talk at Portswood Library, Southampton
19:30Rebuilding the town Southampton after the Blitz. By SeeSouthampton guide, Godfrey Collyer.
Free of charge.
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Fri03Apr2026
Jane Austen in Georgian Southampton Walking Tour
10:30-12:30Meet at the West Gate, Westgate Street
Discover the world of one of Southampton's most famous residents - novelist Jane Austen!
Jane Austen was famously of the write-what-you-know genre of authors - and so how much of Southampton is written into her books? With Southampton an elegant and chic spa town, Jane partied, danced, entertained, walked, took pleasure boats and enjoyed the seaside air when living here 1806-1809. On the walk, you'll hear fascinating anecdotes and stories about Jane's time in the city, visiting key landmarks along the way. Whether you're a die-hard Austen fan or just looking for a fun outing, this tour is sure to entertain and enlighten.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day with cash/card if places are still available
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Sat04Apr2026
Hidden History Heritage Walk
13:30-15:00Meet at the Southampton Bargate, beside the statues of the lions.
Explore the hidden history of Southampton – from the Romans to the Normans, to the city’s years as an elegant spa town, and on to the amazing part the city played in the Second World War as a military port and home to wartime industry. Visit the medieval walls and wine vaults, and hear the stories of Southampton’s most famous ships, including the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and the Titanic, along with tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash or card)
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Sun05Apr2026
Hidden History Heritage Walk
13:30-15:00Meet at the Southampton Bargate, beside the statues of the lions.
Explore the hidden history of Southampton – from the Romans to the Normans, to the city’s years as an elegant spa town, and on to the amazing part the city played in the Second World War as a military port and home to wartime industry. Visit the medieval walls and wine vaults, and hear the stories of Southampton’s most famous ships, including the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and the Titanic, along with tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash or card)
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Wed08Apr2026
Talk at Portswood Library, Southampton
19:30Gatti’s Restaurant – the Titanic’s ‘Ritz’. By SeeSouthampton members, Ally Hayes and Wendy Stokes.
Free of charge.
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Sat11Apr2026
Hidden History Heritage Walk
13:30-15:00Meet at the Southampton Bargate, beside the statues of the lions.
Explore the hidden history of Southampton – from the Romans to the Normans, to the city’s years as an elegant spa town, and on to the amazing part the city played in the Second World War as a military port and home to wartime industry. Visit the medieval walls and wine vaults, and hear the stories of Southampton’s most famous ships, including the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and the Titanic, along with tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash or card)
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Sun12Apr2026
Hidden History Heritage Walk
13:30-15:00Meet at the Southampton Bargate, beside the statues of the lions.
Explore the hidden history of Southampton – from the Romans to the Normans, to the city’s years as an elegant spa town, and on to the amazing part the city played in the Second World War as a military port and home to wartime industry. Visit the medieval walls and wine vaults, and hear the stories of Southampton’s most famous ships, including the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and the Titanic, along with tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash or card)
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Sun12Apr2026
Jane Austen in Georgian Southampton Walking Tour
11:00-13:00Meet at the West Gate, Westgate Street
Discover the world of one of Southampton's most famous residents - novelist Jane Austen!
Jane Austen was famously of the write-what-you-know genre of authors - and so how much of Southampton is written into her books? With Southampton an elegant and chic spa town, Jane partied, danced, entertained, walked, took pleasure boats and enjoyed the seaside air when living here 1806-1809. On the walk, you'll hear fascinating anecdotes and stories about Jane's time in the city, visiting key landmarks along the way. Whether you're a die-hard Austen fan or just looking for a fun outing, this tour is sure to entertain and enlighten.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite
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Tue14Apr2026
Talk at Woolston Library, Southampton
18:00King Arthur Man or Myth. By SeeSouthampton guide, Jack Wilson.
Free of charge.
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Sat18Apr2026
Hidden History Heritage Walk
13:30-15:00Meet at the Southampton Bargate, beside the statues of the lions.
Explore the hidden history of Southampton – from the Romans to the Normans, to the city’s years as an elegant spa town, and on to the amazing part the city played in the Second World War as a military port and home to wartime industry. Visit the medieval walls and wine vaults, and hear the stories of Southampton’s most famous ships, including the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and the Titanic, along with tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash or card)
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Sun19Apr2026
Hidden History Heritage Walk
13:30-15:00Meet at the Southampton Bargate, beside the statues of the lions.
Explore the hidden history of Southampton – from the Romans to the Normans, to the city’s years as an elegant spa town, and on to the amazing part the city played in the Second World War as a military port and home to wartime industry. Visit the medieval walls and wine vaults, and hear the stories of Southampton’s most famous ships, including the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and the Titanic, along with tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash or card)
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Sat25Apr2026
Hidden History Heritage Walk
13:30-15:00Meet at the Southampton Bargate, beside the statues of the lions.
Explore the hidden history of Southampton – from the Romans to the Normans, to the city’s years as an elegant spa town, and on to the amazing part the city played in the Second World War as a military port and home to wartime industry. Visit the medieval walls and wine vaults, and hear the stories of Southampton’s most famous ships, including the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and the Titanic, along with tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash or card)
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Sun26Apr2026
Hidden History Heritage Walk
13:30-15:00Meet at the Southampton Bargate, beside the statues of the lions.
Explore the hidden history of Southampton – from the Romans to the Normans, to the city’s years as an elegant spa town, and on to the amazing part the city played in the Second World War as a military port and home to wartime industry. Visit the medieval walls and wine vaults, and hear the stories of Southampton’s most famous ships, including the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower and the Titanic, along with tales of Southampton’s famous residents, such as novelist Jane Austen.
Tickets £12.50 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash or card)
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Fri08May2026
Southampton's Second World War Story
14:00-15:30Meet at the West Gate, Westgate Street
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
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Wed13May2026
Talk at Portswood Library, Southampton
19:30Rigging Block Maker, Walter Taylor (1734-1893). By guest speaker, Mark Newland
Free of charge
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Fri15May2026
45-minute Walking Tours Southampton Old Town
10:30-14:45Meet at the Bargate, High Street (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)
Tours: 10:30-11:15, 12:00-12:45, 14:00-14:45Especially created for our cruise ship visitors, but all welcome! Hear the story of our port city, dating back to Roman times, and with its medieval city walls and towers. Hear about the famous ships connected to Southampton, such as the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower in 1620, and the Titanic in 1912. Explore the stories of the elegant Georgian years of the city as a chic spa town, with novelist Jane Austen one of our most famous residents. A military port throughout the centuries, hear about the pivotal role Southampton played during WWII, the port in US hands, home to wartime industry, and a major target during the Blitz.
Tickets £10.00 - book via Eventbrite or pay on the day (cash/card)
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Wed20May2026
High Vaultage!
18:00-20:30The 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.Meet at the Bargate, High Street (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)
Tickets £12.50 and must be booked in advance - book via Eventbrite
