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Bargate

Ward in Southampton, England

Coordinates:50.898, -1.402
OS grid ref:SU 42 11
Dialling code: 0238 (Southampton)
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Bargate is the compact central ward of Southampton, sitting around the city’s medieval gate from which it takes its name and the adjacent Old Town area. It mixes historic sights such as the Tudor House and remnants of the medieval walls with a busy modern retail and leisure core, including the major shopping area around Westquay and a cluster of theatres and music venues like the Mayflower Theatre.

The ward’s population is a varied blend of students, young professionals and long-standing residents thanks to its proximity to the University of Southampton and Solent University, plus growing residential conversions above shops. Economically it functions as the city’s commercial and cultural heart, while its urban regeneration and riverside links reflect Southampton’s long maritime history and ongoing redevelopment.

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Transport links

  • Southampton Airport 4.1 miles6.7 km
  • Bournemouth Airport 20.9 miles33.6 km
  • Southampton Town Quay 0.2 miles0.4 km
  • Southampton Central Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km

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Schools in Bargate

  • Hope Community School Southampton Primary
  • St John's Primary and Nursery School Primary
  • St Mary's C of E Primary School & Nursery Primary

Local points of interest

  • West Quay Shopping centre 0.4 miles0.7 km
  • St Mary's Stadium Stadium 0.7 miles1.2 km
  • Hythe Marina Marina 1.6 miles2.6 km
  • Netley Abbey Archaeological site 2.4 miles3.8 km
  • Silverlake Stadium Stadium 4 miles6.5 km
  • Cadland House Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
  • Exbury House Estate 6.7 miles10.9 km
  • Paultons Park Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
  • Calshot Beach Beach 7.1 miles11.4 km
  • Broadlands Country house 7.4 miles11.9 km
  • Embley House Estate 7.4 miles12 km
  • Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8 miles12.8 km