Beyond Brighton
The Bargate
Twelfth century
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Michael Coppins · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Bargate
The Bargate is the iconic twelfth-century gatehouse of Southampton’s town walls, once the main entrance to the medieval town and now the city’s best-known landmark, between the shops of Above Bar and the High Street.
Why it's on our list
- Medieval landmark
- Start of the walls
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Bargate before you go.