2025 is Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. However, on her first trip to Southampton aged seven she caught endemic typhus and nearly did not survive to give us her thoughts on the unmeaning luxuries of Bath and the stinking fish of Southampton. Join Dr Cheryl Butler for this special tour and discover Jane’s experience of walking the streets of Southampton as a seventeen year-old teenager and a burgeoning novelist and find out how Southampton may have inspired the plots and characters in her novels. Please meet in St Michael’s Square a few minutes before the tour is due to start. Regrettably this tour is not suitable for people with mobility concerns. This tour may be cancelled or postponed at short notice in bad weather. 20% OFF TUDOR HOUSE ADMISSION VOUCHER ON DAY OF TOUR As a ‘thank you’ for booking on the tour, if you would like to visit Tudor House ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR you can have a 20% reduction on your entrance fee. This includes annual passes. Simply inform the front of house team that you are booked onto the tour and they will pass on the discount. CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event of our having to cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

Tours For All are designed to be suitable for people of all ages – adults and children alike. Your guide will tailor the walk for those joining it. Wear good footwear, be prepared to be amazed and get ready to dive into history! Step back to the Southampton of 1912 by joining Titanic expert Andy Skinner for this special anniversary walk, by walking the sites and places of the Titanic story, including South Western House and Canute Chambers, and discover the stories of the men and women who lived here. Meet outside Tudor House and Garden Museum. Please note this is a linear tour and will finish near Oxford Street. We recommend wearing sensible shoes. Please be aware that in adverse weather the tour may be cancelled or postponed at short notice. Unfortunately most of our walks are not suitable for people with mobility concerns. 20% OFF TUDOR HOUSE ADMISSION VOUCHER ON DAY OF TOUR As a ‘thank you’ for booking on the tour, if you would like to visit Tudor House ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR you can have a 20% reduction on your entrance fee. This includes annual passes. Simply inform the front of house team that you are booked onto the tour and they will pass on the discount. CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

Discover the secrets of Tudor House Tim Thorpe-Tracey, one of our fantastic guides, including the house’s links to royalty, tales of murder and intrigue and why some of the most amazing parts of the house might just be hidden in plain sight. As well as a tour, your ticket includes an annual pass to the house, so you can come back time and time again. Also, for the day of the tour you can receive 10% off in the café. Just show your email confirmation! CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! Adults do not have to pay for this activity. Hunt for hidden treasure in this fun history-seeking activity. Discover mystery objects and create your very own treasure to take away! During our sessions aprons are provided for some activities, but who knows what activities you will be completing – so we always recommend dressing in clothes you don’t mind getting messy! CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! Adults do not have to pay for this activity. Where and when will you visit in the Tudor House time machine? Join one of our team on an interactive tour around the house, discovering the incredible tales and fantastic facts about the house. Expect games, stories and discovery! During our sessions aprons are provided for some activities, but who knows what activities you will be completing – so we always recommend dressing in clothes you don’t mind getting messy! CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

New for 2025, Nina Lazarski will guide you to create beautiful watercolours and learn new techniques. To book another session within the series please return to our main events listings to find them listed in chronological order. Our themes for this spring are: SATURDAY 28 JUNE – The Sky’s the Limit: Using loose flowing brushstrokes, paint techniques and selected colours we’ll create inspired watercolour skyscape vignettes. SATURDAY 2 AUGUST – Tideline Treasures: Taking inspiration from gathered items including shells and pebbles, we’ll explore colour, patterns and form to create our own watercolour collection of treasures. All materials are provided for these sessions, but we suggest bringing a folder (or something similar) to help transport your artwork home. CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event of our having to cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

Join us at Tudor House to make a paper doll with its very own range of outfits! To mark the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth we’re taking inspiration from the Regency era and using watercolours to design a wardrobe of outfits fit for a Lord or Lady. If you are an adult wanting to join in, please just purchase a participating adult ticket. If you are just there to support your child, that’s fine too – just book an accompanying adult ticket so we know how many people to expect. All under 16’s must be accompanied. All people under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied. This activity was previously named Regency Fashion Paper Dolls. The name has changed, but it’s the same activity! CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event of our having to cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! Join mad scientist Andy for a super-charged session of experiments and history based around the Second World War! Create egg parachutes, witness the power of a wartime invention known to deflect bombs, and even design your own ‘gas masks’. This activity will happen twice, at 10.30am and 1pm. During our sessions aprons are provided for some activities, but who knows what activities you will be completing – so we always recommend dressing in clothes you don’t mind getting messy! CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

Tours For All are designed to be suitable for people of all ages – adults and children alike. Your guide will tailor the walk for those joining it. Wear good footwear, be prepared to be amazed and get ready to dive into history! To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, join our resident historian Andy Skinner for a fun foray into the Southampton of Jane Austen! Visit the site of her home, discover the terrifying reason she had to move from the town and explore what the town was like in the late 1700s and early 19th century. Please meet in St Michael’s Square, outside Tudor House & Garden museum. Regrettably this tour is not suitable for people with mobility concerns. This tour may be cancelled or postponed at short notice in bad weather. 20% OFF TUDOR HOUSE ADMISSION VOUCHER ON DAY OF TOUR As a ‘thank you’ for booking on the tour, if you would like to visit Tudor House ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR you can have a 20% reduction on your entrance fee. This includes annual passes. Simply inform the front of house team that you are booked onto the tour and they will pass on the discount. CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

It’s time to walk the plank! Join us at Tudor House to paint a Pirate ship using watercolour paints. We’ll try out a salty painting technique which transforms your painting before your eyes! If you are an adult wanting to join in, please just purchase a participating adult ticket. If you are just there to support your child, that’s fine too – just book an accompanying adult ticket so we know how many people to expect. All people under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event of our having to cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

Let’s bring the Southampton’s Bargate Lions to life! Using oil pastels, collage and paper construction you’ll create a pair of prowling lions that jump off the page. If you are an adult wanting to join in, please just purchase a participating adult ticket. If you are just there to support your child, that’s fine too – just book an accompanying adult ticket so we know how many people to expect. All people under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event of our having to cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! Step back in time to 1666 for this fun history and craft workshop exploring the story of the Great Fire of London. Discover Samuel Pepys, handle real objects from the time and discover how a ‘squirt’ worked This activity will happen twice, at 10.30am and 1pm. CANCELLATIONS In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.