Southampton
Properties and events in Southampton
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Bitterne Local History Society
Discover more about your local area with a visit to the Bitterne Local History Society.
Canute’s Palace and medieval wine vaults
Explore the medieval sites that survived the Southampton Blitz at the bottom of the High Street.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Southampton Old Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Southampton Old Cemetery.
Guided Walks at St. Denys Church
Enjoy guided walks at a beautiful Victorian church while learning interesting insights into St. Denys Parish Church. Our guided walks will uncover the hidden history of our lovely Grade II Listed Victorian church, designed by George Gilbert Scott.
Heritage Weekend/21st Year of FoSOC
For one day only 8th September, FoSOC will be having a guided Heritage walk combined with the 21st year of FoSOC being formed. Long forgot stories and a lovely walk through part of the Old Cemetery. There is a display in the Non-Conformist Chapel.
Movie Night
Enjoy a different movie night where we will be appreciating Railway journeys, featuring Michael Portillo, surrounded by the historical Victorian atmosphere of our lovely St. Denys church!
Music Night at St. Denys Church
Enjoy a musical night with a concert by local Southampton rock group, 'Sholing Minstrels' in our lovely Victorian church.
Southampton Quaker Burial Ground
Visit the Southampton Quaker Burial Ground originally opened in 1662.
Southampton Quaker Meeting House
Visit the Victorian Quaker Meeting House (1884) to view and discuss its history and design and more!
Steamship Shieldhall - visit a flagship of the National Historic Fleet!
Join the volunteers on Steamship Shieldhall, and visit the Engine and Boiler Rooms and Bridge on board a flagship of the National Historic Fleet! Located in the heart of Southampton's working docks, there's lots to see and do!
The Bargate
From 6 to 8 September we will be opening the Bargate – the very well-known and much loved gateway into the medieval town of Southampton.
The Gregg School Townhill Park House
Explore the historic Townhill Park estate, owned by Lord and Lady Swaythling in the early 1900s. Wander around the house designed by L.R. Gutherie and through the beautiful formal gardens by Gertrude Jekyll. Home to The Gregg School since 1994.
The Weigh House and the Weigh House Vault
The Weigh House and neighbouring vault is an historic building in French Street, in the Old Town, with a fascinating history.
The West Gate
Explore The West Gate, one of the gateways into the old town.