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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults

In or near Southampton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Path from High Street to French Street - geograph.org.uk - 2292216

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Southampton Central · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

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Official information

The Medieval Merchant's House is one of the oldest surviving merchant houses in England, dating back to around 1290. It served as a home, workplace, and shop for a merchant and has been restored to reflect its mid-14th-century appearance, featuring replica furnishings and fittings.

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

The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults is a historic house located in South-East England. This site features medieval architecture and is notable for its association with the mayors of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8975, -1.4043
District
Southampton
Parish
Southampton, unparished area
Postcode
SO14 2AT
Parliamentary constituency
Southampton Itchen
Nearest railway station
Southampton Central1.3 km
Opening
Mondays 10am–1pm April - end Oct

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults?
The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO14 2AT), in the parish of Southampton, unparished area.
What is The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults?
The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults?
The nearest railway station is Southampton Central, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO14 2AT.
Is The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults a protected site?
Yes — The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults is part of the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the New Forest Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults?
The nearest railway station is Southampton Central, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO14 2AT.