Curious About Southampton
Southampton, Hampshire
About Curious About Southampton
Curious About Southampton Southampton gives an exciting glimpse into what makes this amazing maritime city what it is.
Our two unique walks can be enjoyed separately, or joined together to form one longer walk, depending upon available time and energy! They will expand your knowledge, entertain and challenge you, and help you to stay mentally and physically fit! Walks typically take 1 to 2 hours each.
1. Heritage Walk - 1.5 miles 1.5 hours, Wheelchair/buggy friendly (but diversion may be needed)
From Dancing Man Brewery (formerly a Maritime Museum) with its stunning views of the Solent, you soon reach Southampton’s city walls, one of the best preserved historical attractions in the UK. Soak up the atmosphere of an important port, dotted with picturesque houses of once wealthy merchants. See a church dating back a millennium, and a gorgeous 15th century Tudor house, before ending at Bargate, a fabulous portal to Southampton’s wealth.
2. A Walk in The Parks - 1 mile, 1 hour, Wheelchair/buggy friendly (but diversion may be needed)
From the magnificent Bargate, and more of Southampton’s ancient walls, you quickly arrive at the glorious central parks, which give Southampton its unique ‘green’ feel. Past children playing and adults lazing, you arrive at the stunning Civic Centre, before ending your walk back in the parks, amongst stately statues, perfumed flowers, and spectacular shrubs. Time for a picnic perhaps?
Have fun and stay curious!
We have been established since 2008
We aren't just a treasure hunt!
You'll get:
- An 18-page booklet containing two self-guided walks (delivered as a) a printed booklet or b) downloadable booklet (for mobile use or to print at home)
- Full instructions,
- A map with the routes and places of interest marked on,
- Detailed directions
- Clues (with answers if needed, including 5 pictures to find along the way)
- Interesting snippets about the history of the location and the people and events that have shaped it
- Ideas for other things to see and do on the way
Opening Times
Walks are self guided, so can be done whenever you like and in your own time!
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (17-18+) : £7.49
£7.49 for a instant download (print at home or view on device)
£7.99 +P&P for a printed booklet sent to you first class.
One printed booklet/instant download is recommended for up to four people.
Enter code DOWTK25 at website checkout for 25% off when you spend over £12 on any of our Curious About walks
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Contact Details
Southampton City Centre
Starts: Dancing Man Brewery, Town Quay
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 2AR
England
We provide a What3Words address to pinpoint precisely the start of each walk
Tel: 07717763063
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