Suggestions for History Museum near Southampton

Dr S. • August 20, 2015Toddler time is £3.50 for a preschooler and an accompanying adult. Craft and entry to the dinosaur exhibition. Great value.

Alexandra F. • May 1, 2017Really worth a visit. Lots to discover about Southampton, its inhabitants and the history of the city over time. Some great virtual displays and study material. On Fridays no longer open.

Kerry W. • July 25, 2013Great grounds for a picnic. Lovely family day out. Staff very friendly. Good child facilities.

Ian T. • April 8, 2016Fascinating maritime museum. Buy a ticket at Beaulieu for 30% off.

Lisa N. • September 22, 2017Excellent, beautiful hall with ornate stained glass windows and the medieval garden is lovely too

Tracie B. • November 28, 2011Best appreciated in daylight

Lynsey W. • November 17, 2018Highly recommend Queen Victoria’s retreat, the house is stunning, lovely walks to her private beach and Swiss cottage. A step back in time and a wonderful place.

Court S. • November 29, 2011Great place to take the family in Winter months. Large number of indoor attractions, great cafe. No lines and great guided tour of the HMS Victory during the offseason.

Ian • September 18, 2017Wonderful museum the things that they have found are truely remarkable. This is one of Britain’s best museums

Norah • September 5, 2016We had a special tour arranged by uni and the guide was excellent!

Martin Q. • June 25, 2020Was a shame the castle was closed owing to covid but nice exercise walk great veiw of the bay

John P. • September 18, 2011Has a good Cafe and interesting exhibits on Henry VIII and the Tudors. Its free to get in too.

Dalton B. • February 2, 2016Guide was extremely informative. It was wonderful to be shown round by someone who served on a similar sub.

İlke G. • March 1, 2013Buy stonegrounded wholemeal flour! You won't regret!

Jp W. • October 13, 2013Great little café, really good cake ;)

B L. • April 5, 2015The public toilet on High St points you to this museum hidden in a old gate.

Chris • March 8, 2014Get discounted tickets here for the historic dock yards.

Sean • April 7, 2013Very good experience seeing the home of one of the best writers of all time. Tall people will need to mind their head's in some areas.

Carl G. • December 30, 2015Old town hall is the only remaining evidence of this tiny hamlet's former importance. Two members of parliament were elected from the tiny population. Run by National Trust.

Gemma D. • January 9, 2011The ghost tours are good

Ross M. • May 9, 2021Nice place for a walk

Carl G. • December 14, 2015The oldest building in the area of town. Looked after by English Heritage. Very interesting to look around.

Tracy S. • August 14, 2014Lovely views

Adam C. • July 16, 2011Concert pics at flickr.com/adamchalmers

Carl G. • January 6, 2016Tudor mansion with a grand turreted gatehouse. Converted from a 13th century abbey. Run by English heritage.

Ian T. • February 22, 2018Walk round the walls for a great view. Interesting museum of local history (extra charge).