Business and development opportunities in Southampton's Old Town

It is now an excellent time for businesses to join those already prospering in the Old Town. The area is now home to independent retailers, restaurants and wine bars that are benefitting from increased footfall in the area, which is predicted to rise significantly as improvements to the area continue to take place and future development plans take shape.

To find out about vacant commercial properties in Southampton’s Old Town search the commercial property register. Some properties offer potential for refurbishment or redevelopment, such as 36 - 37 High Street – the former Ferryman & Ferkin Public House, and 2 – 4 High Street offers 1,370 sq m (14,741 sq ft) of commercial space located in a very busy trading area.

Southampton’s Old Town prospectus and Old Town Vision document are now available. These documents are in Adobe Acrobat format so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view them; most computers come with Adobe Acrobat pre-installed, however if you do not have it already it can be downloaded for free. If printing the documents it is recommended to print in full colour for added clarity and so as to fully appreciate Southampton's Old Town.

Image shows: Al-fresco dining by The Bargate
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