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North HampshireWinchester

Winchester, one of England's most historic cathedral towns, was the capital of England in 9th century Saxon times, Venta Belgarum to the Romans,two city gates and parts of the wall are still intact.

Winchester is now a thriving country town which makes parking difficult, so use the carparks or the Park and Ride scheme.

There is a modern shopping centre, Brooks, which mingles with more traditional shops.

The River Itchen runs past the town centre.

Home of Winchester College, founded 1382 one the oldest public schools.

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What To See -

Winchester Tourist Attractions

 
Pilgrim's School hall
 
Westgate has the Westgate Museum, local history with a good view, Tel: 01962 869864 Admission Charge
 
Winchester City Museum, The Square, local history, Roman mosaic, shop etc, Tel: 01962 863064
 
Kingsgate has St Swithin's medieval church
 
Guildhall Gallery, Broadway, exhibitions of crafts, paintings and photos,Tel: 01962   848269
 
St Cross almshouses along the river, 15th century, you can still get the bread and ale (wayfarers dole) if you ask at the gate, this was given to travellers. Admission Charge
 
Winchester College has buildings along Kingsgate Street, 14th century chapel, chantery, cloisters, shop etc Tel: 01962 621217 guided tours only Admission Charge
 
11th century based impressive Winchester Cathedral finished in 1404, 555 ft long, with chantery chapels, and the coffins of Saxon kings. St Swithin's shrine visited by medieval pilgrims, he died in 862 asking to be buried in the courtyard so the rain would fall on him, reburied in 971 in the church so it rained for 40 days, thence St Swithins day, if it rains on 15 July it will rain for 40 days!  Norman font, library with 13th century bible and 10th century history by Bede. Guided tours and visitor centre, shop, suggested Admission Charge All set in the calm of the precinct.
 
Deanery, Winchester College, 13th century based, near the ruined Bishop's Palace of Wolvesey Castle, 12th century, and the now Bishop's Palace 1684.
 
Winchester Castle, Great Hall, dates from 13th century, is left. Raleigh tried and condemned here, Kings Arthur table on the wall(!), garden,shop etc, Tel: 01962 846476
 
Godbegot House, on site of King Canute's palace.
 
1744 City Mill down by the river, National Trust, restored working, garden Admission Charge take a walk through the gardens alongside with statue of King Alfred.
 
Regimental Museums, trace the history of the Light Infantry Regiments, Royal Green Jackets, Royal Hampshire Regiment, and the Royal Hussars have their museums here, perhaps the most important is Gurkha Museum in Romsey Road, celebrating the history of the Gurkh's since 1815 Admission Charge
 
Several small villages including Easton, north west, near Avington Park on the way to New Alresford. Tichborne, A31 east, has 16th and 17th century houses, and a manor house, famous as 800 years ago the lady of the manor got her husband to help the poor, so he gave her all the land she could crawl around as one torch burned, the villagers still get the corn from the land, all 23 acres (!).
 

Where To Stay in Winchester

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Lainston House Hotel And The Avenue Restaurant Sparsholt near Winchester SO21 2LT MAP
This elegant William and Mary house was built in the 17th century and is set in 63 acres of Hampshire's downland countryside, situated on the outskirts of the historic city of Winchester.

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Mercure Wessex Winchester Paternoster Row Winchester SO23 9LQ MAP
The hotel is situated in the heart of Winchester city centre; it runs alongside the famous Winchester Cathedral and is within walking distance of shops.

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Norton Park- A Qhotel Sutton Scotney Winchester SO21 3NB MAP

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The Winchester Hotel Worthy Lane Winchester SO23 7AB MAP
All 71 bedrooms are complete and available to reserve. The new product offers a quality of accommodation..

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Hotel du Vin and Bistro Winchester Southgate Street Winchester SO23 9EF MAP
The original Hotel du Vin is housed in the fine architecture of one of central Winchesters most important Georgian buildings, dating back to 1715. Our smallest hotel, with 24 bedrooms, it has an intimate ambience emphasised by the cosy Bistro..

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Marwell Hotel Thompsons Lane Colden Common Winchester SO21 1JY MAP
Marwell Hotel offers the warmest of welcomes combined with a convenient location. A colonial-style, safari lodge, opposite Marwell Zoological Park. Ideal for touring Winchester and New Forest.

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The Winchester Royal St. Peter Street Winchester SO23 8BS MAP
The Winchester Royal is a charming 75 bedroom hotel situated in the heart of historic Winchester. Its origins date back to 1530 and it has been a hotel for a century and a half.

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Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels


First In Last Out Wales Street Winchester SO23 0ET MAP
In historic Winchester, First In Last Out is a traditional English pub with charming bedrooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The city centre is nearby. The refurbished bedrooms have Sky TV, Freeview channels and a DVD player.

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Coach & Horses Oxford Road Sutton Scotney near Winchester SO21 3JH MAP
This village pub, The Coach & Horses, dates back to 1762. Located in the village of Sutton Scotney, it has easy access to the M3 and the South.

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The Fox And Hounds Main Road Crawley near Winchester SO21 2PR MAP
Nestled in the heart of the Hampshire countryside lies the Fox and Hounds Freehouse Pub located in the picturesque village of Crawley. A typical English rural village, Crawley has remained unchanged by time.

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The King Alfred Pub Saxon Road Winchester SO23 7DJ MAP
In the leafy area of Hyde in Winchester, this charming traditional English pub now offers brand new, high-standard 4-star en suite guest accommodation in a great location.

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Travelodge Winchester Sutton Scotney A34 Southbound Sutton Scotney Services Southbound A34 Trunk Road Winchester SO21 3JY MAP

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Travelodge Winchester Sutton Scotney A34 Northbound Sutton Scotney Services Northbound A34 Trunk Road Winchester SO21 3JY MAP

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Travelodge Barton Stacey A303 Westbound Barton Stacey near Winchester SO21 3NP MAP

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Around The Winchester Area

Visit the Hampshire countryside around Middle Wallop, or try for some naval history visit Visit Portsmouth.

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Alresford (6.86 miles) Romsey (9.44 miles) Southampton (11.52 miles) Whitchurch (11.59 miles) Andover (12.30 miles) Middle Wallop (12.66 miles) Hythe (14.07 miles) Hamble (14.16 miles) Fareham (15.66 miles) Alton (15.88 miles) Basingstoke (16.91 miles)

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Area Telephone Code
01962
Information Centre
Guildhall,
The Broadway

Tel:
01962 840500

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Premier Inn Winchester
 Premier Inn Winchester
Winchester Motorway Service Area M3 Southbound, Shroner Wood Winchester
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