Castles · South East England
Southampton Castle
In or near Southampton.
Southampton Castle — a castle in South East England, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Southampton Central · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Southampton Castle is a castle located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Southampton Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It is notable for its medieval origins and has played a significant role in the town's history. The site offers insights into the architectural developments and historical events that shaped the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9008, -1.4062
- District
- Southampton
- Parish
- Southampton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO14 2BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southampton Itchen
- Nearest railway station
- Southampton Central — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.seesouthampton.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/27341307 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southampton Castle?
- Southampton Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO14 2BJ), in the parish of Southampton, unparished area.
- What is Southampton Castle?
- Southampton Castle — a castle in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southampton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Southampton Central, about 0.9 km away. The nearest town is Southampton. Drivers can use postcode SO14 2BJ.
- Is Southampton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Southampton Castle is part of the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the New Forest Ramsar wetland.
- Does Southampton Castle charge admission?
- Southampton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Southampton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Southampton Central, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO14 2BJ.