MEDIEVAL CITY WALLS

Pay a visit to the 14th century Medieval City Walls, said to be the third longest unbroken stretch of city walls in all of Britain, and amongst the most historic places to see in Southampton. Get a chance to see Norman relics from the 11th century when you visit this top tourist attraction in the city.

One of the best places to visit in Southampton, the Medieval City Walls are not just a historic monument from the 14th century, but also have links to some of the other popular structures and destinations in the city. Popular for being the third longest unbroken stretch of the city wall in all of Britain, the Medieval City Walls also help you trace the rich history of one of the world’s greatest ports, the one at Southampton. 

It was first constructed by the Normans, as a means to protect their castle and land from invaders. However, as of today, the walls stand as the testimony of old Southampton, giving you an inside view into its history. The walls also boast of other attractions, from old wine cellars to medieval-era churches as well as the houses that used to be the homes of merchants in the times gone by. 

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Highlights

• Soak in some of the most beautiful views of Southampton from the Medieval City Walls here, which date back to the 14th century
• Ranked as the third longest unbroken stretch of city walls in the entire Britain, this monument also serves as the site of the Wind Whistle Tower
• Follow these ancient Norman walls to discover a myriad of other attractions on the way, from age-old churches, to a king’s wine cellar as well as the hotel where Jane Austen celebrated her 18th birthday