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.
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.
Activities
Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London
Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Windsor from Southampton Port
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
The Star Hotel
The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
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.
St Mary's
While there might not be top attractions in St Mary's, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium.
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.
Bedford Place
While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
- Tudor House and Garden
- Medieval Merchant's House
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- South Downs National Park
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- WestQuay Shopping Centre
- University of Southampton
- Winchester Cathedral
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal
- Marwell Zoo
- HMS Victory
- Mayflower Theatre
- University of Portsmouth
- Osborne House
- Mayflower Park
- St. Mary's Stadium
- Mary Rose Museum