Winchester


Winchester


An unspoilt cathedral city on the edge of the South Downs, Winchester is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today, Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from London, this is England as it ought to be. Popular for its shopping streets and architecture, its floral summer season and quirky open air events, Winchester is best known for its 11th-century cathedral and for the Great Hall, which for over 600 years has housed the mysterious Arthurian round table. Winchester College is believed to be the oldest continuously running school in the country, whilst the Hospital of St Cross – a medieval almshouse – still offers the wayfarer’s dole to travellers as it has done for more than eight centuries. Home of good food, birthplace of cricket, resting place of author Jane Austen and inspiration to the many craft-makers and artists who live here, Winchester is truly a destination for all seasons. Winchester’s central location at the heart of a good road and rail network makes it very easy to explore other parts of southern England. Portsmouth, Chichester and Salisbury are less than one hour’s drive away, the New Forest can be reached in just over half an hour and Southampton is only 20 minutes, making Winchester the perfect base for a touring holiday. Source: Visit Britain

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Winchester Cathedral Cathedral/Minster, Winchester Address: The Close, Winchester, SO23 9LS Tel: +44 (0)1962 857225 Fax: +44 (0)1962 857201 Email: michael.honeysett@winchester-cathedral.org.uk Website: http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk Explore on your own, or take a guided tour around the longest medieval cathedral in Europe with its soaring gothic nave converted from original Norman. A magnificent working church where Christians have worshipped for over 1300 years. Alive with ancient and modern art treasures, stunning 12th century illuminated Winchester Bible, exquisitely carved wood choir stalls, floor tiles, wall paintings. Jane Austen's tomb. Antony Gormley's sculpture, Sound II in crypt. Stylish refectory and shop. The Great Hall Historic House/Palace, Winchester Address: The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8PJ Tel: +44 (0)1962 846476 Fax: +44 (0)1962 841326 Website: http://www.hants.gov.uk/discover/places/ Great Hall featuring `King Arthur's Round Table' and 13thC herb garden named after Queen Eleanor. The only surviving part of Winchester Castle, once home to the Domesday Book, this 13thC hall was the centre of court and government life. The round table, closely associated with the legendary King Arthur has hung here for over 600 years. Queen Eleanor's garden, a faithful representation of a medieval garden is at the rear. Winchester City Museum Museum, Winchester Address: The Square, Winchester, SO23 9ES Tel: +44 (0)1962 848269 Fax: +44 (0)1962 848299 Email: museums@winchester.gov.uk Website: http://www.winchester.gov.uk/ New displays and hands-on activities bring to life Winchester's nationally important story. Winchester was a major Roman centre, as Venta Belgarum, and became the principal city of King Alfred and later Anglo-Saxon and Norman kings. The story continues throughout the centuries with Winchester's revival as a fashionable county town in the 18thC. Reconstructed Victorian and Edwardian High Street shops are reminders of one of Winchester's modern roles. New facilities include a lift and a disabled toilet. The Westgate Museum, Winchester Address: High Street, Winchester, SO23 8ZB Tel: +44 (0)1962 848269 Fax: +44 (0)1962 848299 Email: museums@winchester.gov.uk Website: http://www.winchester.gov.uk Medieval gateway positioned close to Winchester's Great Hall, with portcullis slot and early gunports. Interesting graffiti from its use as a debtors' prison from the 16th to the 18thC. Contains unique collection of the city's weights and measures, including the Winchester bushel and the standard yard of Henry VII's reign. Displays also include a fine ceiling from Winchester College painted to celebrate Queen Mary I and Phillip of Spain's marriage in 1554. Also armour, gibbet, leg-irons. Good views of Winchester High Street from the roof. Brass rubbing. Children's quiz. Winchester City Mill Water Mill, Winchester Address: Bridge Street, Winchester, SO23 8EJ Tel: +44 (0)1962 870057 Fax: +44 (0)1962 870057 First built in medieval times and restored in 1743, this water-powered corn mill remained a working watermill until the turn of the last century. Milling demonstrations take place throughout the season and there are working models, impressive mill races, an exhibition and pretty island garden to see. This property is owned by The National Trust. Hospital of St Cross Historic House/Palace, Winchester Address: St Cross Road, St Cross, Winchester, SO23 9SD Tel: +44 (0)1962 851375 Fax: +44 (0)1962 878221 Email: visitors@stcrosshospital.co.uk Website: http://www.stcrosshospital.co.uk A beautiful collection of medieval buildings in an idyllic meadow landscape. St Cross is the country's oldest charitable institution and is still an almshouse. Contains church, ambulatory, Brethren's Hall, kitchen and Master's garden. Refreshments can be purchased in the ancient ""Hundred Men's Hall". Intech Science and Discovery Centre Science Centre, Winchester Address: Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, SO21 1HX Tel: +44 (0)1962 863791 Fax: +44 (0)1962 868524 Email: htct@intech-uk.com Website: http://www.intech.uk.com Intech Science and Discovery Centre has been set-up to bring to life the worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Award-winning building design. There is something for every age group from toddlers to parents, graduates to grandparents. Just bring yourself and an enquiring mind.

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Shawlands 46 Kilham Lane WINCHESTER Hampshire SO22 5QD England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 27.00 GBP Acacia 44 Kilham Lane WINCHESTER Hampshire SO22 5PT England Tel: 01962 852259 Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 36.00 GBP

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