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| Winchester,
M3 Junction 9, A3090 from Romsey,
A272 east from Petersfield |
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Hampshire
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Hampshire
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 Winchester
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| 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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Location
Map of Winchester
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What
To See -
Winchester Tourist Attractions
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 Pilgrim's
School hall |
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Westgate
has the Westgate Museum, local
history with a good view, Tel: 01962 869864  |
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| Winchester
City Museum, The Square, local history, Roman mosaic,
shop etc, Tel: 01962 863064 |
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| Kingsgate
has St Swithin's medieval church |
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| Guildhall
Gallery, Broadway, exhibitions of crafts, paintings and
photos,Tel: 01962 848269 |
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| 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. |
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| Winchester
College has buildings along Kingsgate Street, 14th century
chapel, chantery, cloisters, shop etc Tel: 01962 621217 guided
tours only |
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| 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
All set in the calm of the precinct. |
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| Deanery,
Winchester College, 13th century based, near the ruined Bishop's
Palace of Wolvesey Castle, 12th
century, and the now Bishop's Palace
1684. |
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| 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 |
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| Godbegot
House, on site of King Canute's palace. |
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| 1744
City Mill down by the river, National
Trust, restored working, garden
take a walk through the gardens alongside with statue of King
Alfred. |
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| 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 |
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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 (!). |
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Where
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Sparsholt near Winchester SO21 2LT
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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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Paternoster Row Winchester SO23 9LQ
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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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Telegraph Way Morn Hill Winchester SO21 1HZ
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In the picturesque Hampshire countryside, Holiday Inn Winchester offers free parking and air-conditioned rooms with work desks and flat-screen TVs. Winchester town centre is just 2 miles away.
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Guest
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Wales Street Winchester SO23 0ET
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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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Main Road Hursley near Winchester SO21 2JW
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This 4-star Georgian coaching inn offers a traditional pub and restaurant serving fresh local produce. Surrounded by Hampshire countryside, it features individually styled rooms with free Wi-Fi.
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Main Road Crawley near Winchester SO21 2PR
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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 Green South Winchester Winchester SO22 5SW
Set in the beautiful grounds of South Winchester Golf Course, South Winchester Lodges provide luxurious, 5-star Norwegian log cabins, 2 miles (3.2 km) from Winchester city centre.
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67 Hyde Street Winchester SO23 7DW
With stunning, modern decor, this unique room boasts its own private entrance, located in the centre of Winchester. It features a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and is just a 5-minute walk from Winchester Station.
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Days Out in and around Winchester
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Hampshire countryside around Middle
Wallop, or try for some naval history visit Visit
Portsmouth. |
Towns near Winchester To Visit - straight line distance:
Alresford Tourist Information (6.86 miles) Romsey Tourist Information (9.44 miles) Southampton Tourist Information (11.52 miles) Whitchurch Tourist Information (11.59 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Information
Centre
Guildhall,
The Broadway
Tel: 01962
840500
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