The Bargate
The Bargate, The High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2DJ
On 12 to 14 and 19 to 21 September we will be opening the Bargate – the very well-known and much loved gateway into the medieval town. This is a rare opportunity to see inside. The gatehouse hasn’t been open regularly since 2012 and has recently undergone repairs inside and out.
We will be open from 10:00 – 15:00 (last entry at 14:30) and a maximum capacity of 50.
Within the Bargate you will be able to see the larger-than-life paintings of Bevois and Ascupart, which used to be hung on the outside of the building, welcoming visitors to the town, and Queen Anne’s Statue, still missing an arm. We will be providing information about the history of the building and the ongoing conservation works needed to preserve it for the future.
Unfortunately, this venue is not easily accessible, because of this, we will have lots of our information available for anyone with accessibility issues to use at the entrance, as well as staff and volunteers to engage with them. There are also no facilities at this venue.
We will only be featuring the main hall, there will be no access to the roof.
Southampton’s other two surviving gatehouses in the remarkably well-preserved medieval defences – the West Gate and God’s House Tower - will be open at the same time.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 10:00 to 15:00
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10:00 to 15:00
- Sunday 14 September:
- 10:00 to 15:00
- Friday 19 September:
- 10:00 to 15:00
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10:00 to 15:00
- Sunday 21 September:
- 10:00 to 15:00
Location & directions
The Bargate, The High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2DJ
- Directions:
- The Bargate isn't the only venue taking part in Heritage Open Days, check out the Gods House Tower, St Julians Church, and selected vaults around Southampton. You can also explore other monuments and vaults as part of Music in the City 2025 on the 13th and 14th of September, for full details go to https://musicinthecity.org/
- Contact on day:
- Southampton City Council Culture and Tourism Service
- Telephone number:
- +442380834688
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The venue can only be accessed via steep steps with hand rails. We will have lots of information available at the entrance with volunteers available to answer questions.
Additional information
There are no facilities at the venue.
