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Medieval Merchants House

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John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux, started building this house c.1290. A residence and place of business, it stood on one of the busiest streets in medieval Southampton.

It has now been restored to its mid 14th century appearence by the removal of later additions. The house stands near the medieval town wall, built to defend Southampton against seabourne attacks. Netley Abbey, Calshot Castle and Hurst Castle are all within reasonable travelling distance.

Opening Times

Open 2012 (01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012)
DayTimes
Opening 2012 (01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday12:0017:00

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No smoking

Accessibility

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Induction Loop System

Children & Infants

  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Parking & Transport

  • On street parking only
  • Railway station within 5 miles
  • Railway station within walking distance

Payment Methods

  • Visa

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Audio Tours
  • Gift shop
  • Guided tours by arrangement
  • Open on bank holidays

Specialist Features

  • Educational Groups

Prices

Ticket TypeTariff
Adult Ticket£4.00
Child Ticket£2.40
Concession Ticket£3.60
English Heritage MembersFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Awards

  • Visit Britain Awards -Code of Practice Code of Practice 2012

Road Directions

1/2 mile south of city centre off Castle Way (between High Street and Bugle Street)

Public Transport Directions

Train: Southampton Central Rail station (3/4 mile)
Tel: 0845 748 4950

Bus: First 17/17A from Southampton Central Rail station
Tel: 0870 608 2608 for details

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