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Southampton has an enviable place in the south of England. With the New Forest just a short distance to the west and the Isle of Wight immediately to the south, it not only offers plenty of attractions itself, it puts you within easy reach of many more too.

So which areas of the city should you head for when you arrive?

One of the things you should definitely look out for as you walk round the area are signs of mediaeval times. While most of the walls and other buildings from those times are long since gone, there are some areas where parts of them still stand.

One of the most majestic examples is the Bargate. This is more than 800 years old, so it has seen a lot of history and changes in the city. It dates back to Norman times and it used to be how people entered Southampton all those years ago. It has been used in many different ways over the centuries, but most of all it stands now as a monument to times gone by.

If you know your maritime history you will know that the infamous ship Titanic left Southampton for what was to be the first and last time. The engineers from the city who were on board when she sank were remembered when a memorial was created for them in 1914.

The memorial includes the names of those who were lost in the sinking, and it stands not only as a tribute, but as a reminder that Southampton is a town with a lot of maritime history.

Southampton has its own fair share of churches too of course. One of the most notable ones is actually barely standing. It is called Holyrood Church, and it can be found at the junction of the High Street and St Michael’s Street.

Like many other parts of the city it is steeped in history, but the reason for its ruined look is the Blitz. Since the Second World War the building has remained in ruins, but it stands for the memory of those in the Merchant Navy who didn’t make it back home.

Since so much of the city of Southampton is about looking back as well as forward, it seems only right that we should take a look at the Museum of Archaeology as well. Known as God’s House Tower, the museum goes as far back into the city’s past as it is possible to go. There may not be a great deal of the old walls still standing, but there are enough exhibits going as far back as prehistoric times here to make up for it.

There are plenty of hotels in Southampton you can stay in for your visit. Whichever one you pick you will find yourself in the midst of a city with a long and colourful history.

Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.