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

Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour

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

Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Town

The Star Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Moxy Southampton
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Harbour Hotel Southampton
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025