The North Town Wall runs from the Bargate to the Polymond Tower, including the two half-round interval towers, was built in the late 13th century. It replaced an earlier earthen rampart and timber palisade. The towers were originally equipped with arrow-slits most of which were converted to keyhole gunports in the late 14th century. A deep and wide moat ran along the front of the wall. This wall, at the moment (late 2019) , is not available to be accessed or seen due to works around the wall but hopefully once the building has been done around it it will be open to be viewed. The photos I have uploaded, front and rear views, is a true representation of the wall and were taken before work commenced around it. Some of the photos can also be seen on the Historic England website.

Having lived in Southampton a long time only recently taken the time to go round the old walls during covid 19 for exercise. And can recommend it both for the exercise and discovering the history of our city and heritage.

I mean... its not Chessington World of Adventures.

Really astonishing construction by Romans!. I am blown away seeing these structures. The time and efforts they put in is unimaginable!. Would recommend to go through history of Southampton before you visit, really interesting..

Southampton city walls are worth a visit. They are extensive - although of course now extensively ruined and broken by modern thoroughfares. There are also sections with housing built right next to it suggesting it’s less than a treasured asset. Some sections are beautifully illuminated at night and so worth returning to after dark.

The city walls are very interesting and can be largely walked through, even if they are interrupted at times. However, they are well signposted and in various points there are explanatory signs about the history. The whole area is cute and includes quiet picturesque streets.

Good walls

A tourist visit to Southampton is never complete without a stop at the walls. Although they are no longer intact, pieces of it have being integrated into the City and complement the view. For instance, the section at West Quay has a foot bridge over it which provides the best view of West Quay and adjoining areas. Good spot to have some pictures taken when the weather is right.

Keep in good condition even oven thousand years. The wall blends into city wonderfully.

Lovely area to see the history of the old walls.

Beautiful walls and the Bargate door with the lions guarding on both sides with the Union flag in their hands is just magical. It gives you a glimpse of medieval times.

We passed this by chance near where we were staying, so had a wander around some parts of the wall and it certainly is fascinating to discover the history behind it. Definitively worth doing on a sunny day, with some good sturdy footwear. I do believe there are often group tours organised for walks around the walls, which may be more beneficial next time. We walked the walls and were overwhelmed by the sense of history. Good explanations but could possibly do with more.

Beautiful place .

Southampton wouldn't be as interesting without them definitely worth a walk around.

Loved the ruins and flowed 90% all the way round, stopped off for a drink in the pub opposite the ferry port.

The start is really sad, closed for construction of more shops, but the rest is really nice. Lots of information. Don't forget the tudor house. This is a museum.

OK to see. Nothing special. Just go watch it if u don't have anything else to do at Southampton. Don't expect much

Parts of the medieval walls are dotted around the city. They are free and have information boards to tell you about them.

These walls run around the city for 1 mile which used to hold Southampton town before extending out of the walls. A lot of damaged to these walls happened in WW2 from the enemy Germans who blitzed Southampton on many times destroying a lot of the cities history/architecture.

Cool, worth seeing;)