Southampton

Properties and events in Southampton

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94 High Street Vault with Live Music

94 High Street, Western Esplanade, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

Behind the Scenes at the Archives & Special Collections

Hartley Library, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ
In person
Pre-booking required

What’s behind the locked doors? A glimpse behind the scenes... The tour will include the strongrooms and conservation studios. There will also be a pop-up exhibition of archival and rare book material reflecting Jane Austen's world.

Bitterne Local History Society

231 Peartree Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7RD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover more about your local area with a visit to the Bitterne Local History Society.

Canute’s Palace & Medieval Wine Vaults

Town Quay Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the medieval sites that survived the Southampton Blitz at the bottom of the High Street.

Castle Vault with live music

Castle Vault, Western Esplanade, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1QF
In person
Pre-booking not required

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

GHT & Music In The City

God's House Tower, Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2NY
In person
Pre-booking not required

GHT is opening its doors to join Southampton’s free city-wide music festival; Music in the City! Enjoy live music performances and discover Southampton's rich history at God's House Tower.

God's House Tower

God's House Tower, Town Quay Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2NY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Southampton’s rich history at God’s House Tower. Enjoy free entry to the Stories Behind the Stones exhibition, explore the gallery, and follow fun family trails around the building. A perfect day out in the heart of the Old Town.

Guided Walks at St. Denys Church

St. Denys Church Centre, Dundee Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 2ND
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Herbert Collins and his Southampton Houses

Market Buildings, High Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 2HX
In person
Pre-booking required

An ideal opportunity to look at Herbert Collins's (1885-1975) architectural legacy in and around Southampton.

Medieval Merchants House

58 French Street, Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Tucked away near Southampton’s busy city centre is the Medieval Merchant’s House, one of the oldest surviving merchant’s houses in England.

Music in The City – Lankester’s Vault

Corner of High & West Street, Western Esplanade, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2BS
In person
Pre-booking not required

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

Music in The City – Weigh House & Vault

Weigh House, French Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AU
In person
Pre-booking not required

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

Quilter’s Vault with live music

Quilter’s Vault, 89 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So14 2Gj
In person
Pre-booking not required

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

Southampton Quaker Burial Ground

Brighton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the Southampton Quaker Burial Ground originally opened in 1662.

Southampton Quaker Meeting House

1A Ordnance Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the Victorian Quaker Meeting House (1884) to view and discuss its history and design

St Michael’s Church with live music

St. Michaels Church, St. Michaels Square, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Southampton’s annual multi venue musical festival MUSIC IN THE CITY this year takes places as part of HERITAGE OPEN DAYS. We have over 100 live performances taking place in heritage sites in the old town of Southampton on the weekend uniting heritage with performance.

St Michael’s Vault with Live Music

Vault under 11 St Michael’s Square, Simnel Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2BE
In person
Pre-booking not required

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.

Steamship Shieldhall - The Architecture of Steam!

Western Avenue, Western Docks, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 0HH
In person
Pre-booking required

Shieldhall will be open on Heritage Open Day Sunday 14th September for pre-booked visits between 10am – 3pm at 110 Berth in the Western Docks, with an opportunity to tour the ship from Bridge to Boiler Room! Free parking. Refreshments available.

The Bargate

The Bargate, The High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2DJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 of Southampton.

The Undercroft with live music

38 Upper Bugle Street, Western Esplanade, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2BJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival on 13/14th September. We exist for the musicians and the people of Southampton.