Explore the medieval sites that survived the Southampton Blitz at the bottom of the High Street.
Repairs to the ruins of Canute’s Palace, one of Southampton oldest buildings, have just been completed. Spot the features that archaeologists have used to date the building and learn how it acquired such a grand name.
Two neighbouring medieval wine vaults that are rarely open to the public will be accessible over three days - Quilters Vault and the 88 High Street Vault. Quilters, which opens on to the High Street, is named after Eliza Quilter who owned the ancient vault, and the Royal George Hotel above it, in the late 1800s. Excavations have revealed that the vault dates back to the 1270s when the wine trade was flourishing in Southampton. The 14th century vault formerly under 88 High Street can be reached from Town Quay Park. It has been used to store stone from several structures around the town, including the original Victorian pedestal for the Mayor Andrews statue that is still in Andrews Park, also known as East Park.
Event Times
Friday 6 September: 10:00am-3:00pm (last entry 2:30pm)
Saturday 7 September: 10:00am-3:00pm (last entry 2:30pm)
Sunday 8 September: 10:00am-3:00pm (last entry 2:30pm)
Booking Information
Pre-booking: Not required.
Address & Directions
Town Quay Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AG
Additional Information
There are steep steps down into all three buildings but information will be available about them in the Park.
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Organised by:
Southampton City Council
Header image: Quilters Vault West Elevation - Looking South East_credit Southampton City Council