Medieval Merchants House
58 French Street, Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AT
It was begun in about 1290 by John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux. Like most medieval merchant’s houses, it was a combination of home, workplace and shop.
During the 1980s it was restored to its mid-14th-century appearance. It’s now been dressed with vivid replica furnishings and fittings. It stands on what was once among medieval Southampton’s most important streets, near the wall which defended the town against seaborne attacks.
Join the volunteers to learn more about the merchants house!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10am to 4pm
- Thursday 18 September:
- 10am to 4pm
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10am to 4pm
Location & directions
58 French Street, Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AT
- Directions:
- 58 French St, 1⁄4 mile S of city centre, just off Castle Way (between High St and Bugle St) Plan your route with what3words.com/bulb.broken.cost
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There are two steps into house and a wooden staircase to access the first floor. Main access has six steps. Alternative side entrance has two high steps. Narrow, steep staircase to first floor (ten steps). There is easy access to the site from the road with curb less pavement. Disabled visitors can be set down at the entrance to the site, this does not need to be arranged beforehand. No specific disabled parking allocated. Meters for street parking. Double yellow lines outside of the House.
Additional information
Due to the historic nature of the property care should be taken.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
