MERCHANTS HOUSE

Get a chance to go back in time at the Medieval Merchant’s House, known as one of the most classic historic places to visit in Southampton. Built-in the late 13th century, this historic townhouse is also one of the only surviving buildings of its kind in the country, where you can witness age-old furniture, wall hangings as well as other architectural elements. 

One of the most classic examples of a simpler home in medieval times, the Merchant’s House, located in close proximity to the centre of Southampton, is also a surviving treasure of its time. Built in the year 1290, this historic townhouse-cum-mansion has been fully restored to its former glory, thereby giving visitors a chance to see how it would have looked in the 14th century. It also consists of a small back garden, which adds to its beauty and elegance. 

Some of the major highlights of this townhouse include a selection of wall hangings, period furniture as well as other elements of the architecture from that time, which also suggest the possible living conditions of a wealthy family in the 13th and 14th centuries. Complete with a wine cellar, an old chimney as well as wooden pillars and timber frames, you can also find out a lot about the lifestyle of people and traders during those times when you visit this attraction. 

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Highlights

• For lovers of history and architecture, the Merchant’s House is one of the most famous places to go in Southampton, located just a short walk away from the heart of the city
• This classic old home and townhouse dates back to the 13th century and is one place where you can catch a rare glimpse of life inside a typical medieval-era townhouse
• Considered to be one of the only buildings of its kind in the region, it is nothing short of a surviving treasure, where you can step back in time and fathom how life used to be in the bygone eras