In 2020 the United Kingdom, United States of America and Holland and will commemorate and celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Mayflower 400 is a programme of events on a transformational scale, it is a platform for an international commemoration of the remarkable relationship between our nations which began with the sailing of the Mayflower on 16 September 1620.

Counciller Letts commented on the upcoming event, “Nobody could have predicted the huge impact the sailing of the Mayflower from our city would have on the world. It has literally changed the course of history. In Southampton we’re extremely proud of our unique maritime heritage and look forward to playing our part, along with our Mayflower 400 partners, in encouraging our children and young people to understand the history and to welcoming new visitors to the city in 2020”

Southampton based tour guide association See Southampton are offering walking tours of the old town every Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am from the Bargate Lions. The 90-minute walking tour takes you to places and locations which would have been recognised by the Pilgrim Fathers before they embarked for the New World on the Mayflower and the Speedwell. The Settlers and Pilgrims arrived at Southampton in July 1620 where they provisioned both ships during the two weeks they were waiting for repairs to the Speedwell to be completed. See Southampton hope to highlight the very important role that Southampton played in the story of the Pilgrims.

Prices
Guided Walk: £5.00 / $8.00
Children 0-16: Free
Tudor House Entrance: £4.75
Concessions: inc Children 5-16 £3.75
Combined ticket (walk and entry to Tudor House & Garden): £8.00 / $12.00, Children 5-16 £3.00 / $5.00
Other times, dates and languages by arrangement

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