Hampshire’s oldest museum tells the story of Winchester, an important Roman town and, later, principal city of King Alfred, through to modern times. Admission is free
Definitely worth checking out the exhibitions. And signing up at the same time :) nice place to study
If you make your way behind the box office to the atrium you will find the exterior walls of two flint cottages and shops purchased for the theatre in 1979 to extend the original building.
This is such a great market and lovely to try some of the local produce of Hamphire with no obligation to buy! The grilled burgers on site are really tasty. Read more.
Tells the history of three famous cavalry regiments, including the charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War.
Follows the story of the Gurkhas’ service to the British Crown since 1815 and looks at their homeland of Nepal.
It is like you have found a secret garden. Great place to have a sandwich and get some peace and quiet. You can hear the choir if they are singing in the cathedral.
The Guildhall was built on part of the site of an important medieval nunnery. Nunnaminster had been founded by my widow, Aelswith.
For Champagne lovers try the hard to find Blanquette de Limoux for a really interesting change.
This palace was the chief residence of the bishops of Winchester. The last great occasion was on 25 July 1554, when Queen Mary and Philip II of Spain held their wedding breakfast in the East Hall.
Good selection of real ale (inc. Hubby's fave 'Summer Lightening') and some good ciders on tap too. Plus, some interesting decor choices...
From the top you can trace the sweep of medieval and Georgian buildings, laid out according to the original Saxon street plan.
If there's 2 of you going, look out for the Winchester Tourism Information leaflet, 2 for the price of 1 voucher on the back. I take overseas friends there... saves me £7 each time!
Sit here and eat, rather than inside one of the two pasty shops. There's often a busker, too.
