Location: Winchester
Top Things to do in Winchester
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Winchester, England
Winchester is a city and the county town of Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs National Park, along the course of the River Itchen. It is situated 61 miles (98 km) south-west of London and 13.6 miles (21.9 km) from Southampton, its closest city. At the time of the 2011 Census, Winchester had a population of 45,184. The wider City of Winchester district which includes towns such as Alresford and Bishop's Waltham has a population of 116,800.
Restaurants in Winchester
1. St Peter ad Vincula
2. Old Winchester Hill
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By myrab666 - Southampton, United Kingdom
We enjoyed a very hot walk recently around Old Winchester Hill, if you like flora and fauna then this is the place especially in August as the wild flowers and butterflies were amazing. Car park near top and gentle walk to the top. The views are excellent too but be warned no picnics allowed within the site which was a shame so we had to delay our lunch until much later. We then drove onto Beacon Hill and enjoyed different views. Can thoroughly recommend but perhaps not on quite such a hot day!
3. Winchester Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,333 reviews
Winchester Cathedral is one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Europe, nestled at the heart of historic Winchester. It has been a place of worship and welcome for over 900 years and is one of the most historically significant buildings in Britain. Step inside to marvel at the longest medieval Nave in Europe, admire stunning architecture and encounter priceless treasures including the 12th-century Winchester Bible. Winchester Cathedral is the resting place of Saxon royalty and Jane Austen, the much-loved English novelist. Don't miss the new exhibition Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation which takes visitors through 1,000 years of history from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. One of the best ways to explore is with a guided tour, available from 10am - 3pm Monday to Saturday. After your visit, take time to enjoy delicious home-cooked food in the Cathedral Refectory with its medieval walled garden or browse the Cathedral Shop for souvenirs and exclusive gifts.
Reviewed By JaneB2282
We visited Winchester Cathedral today and can throughly recommend the 1 hour guided tour, it gave great insights into the history and stories behind this beautiful Cathedral and our tour guide Lorraine Estelle was wonderful and definitely deserves a special mention ..
4. The Great Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,201 reviews
The Great Hall is one of the finest surviving medieval aisled halls of the 13th century and is all that remains of Winchester Castle. The Great Hall is open daily to the public offering a unique historical experience and the chance to see the greatest symbol of medieval mythology: King Arthur's Round Table. Visitors can also see Queen Eleanor's garden, a recreation of an enclosed medieval garden, providing an injection of nature. Entry charges apply, please visit our website for further details.
Reviewed By Stylish60 - Folkestone, United Kingdom
The Great Hall was stunning. The Table was very interesting but so were the stained glass windows. Lovely adjacent medieval garden and the Long Gallery was informative although it jumped around chronologically!
5. St Paul's
6. St. Swithun's Way
7. Hospital of St Cross
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
Reviewed By Journey18475752684 - Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom
Lovely church, gardens and hall to visit. I enjoyed the kitchen by the hall and a good way to spend and hour having a good look around.
8. Flowerdown Barrows
9. Winchester College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
The country's oldest continuously running school.
Reviewed By Adyzin - Brighton, United Kingdom
Our first visit to the college which certainly exceeded our expectations. So much to see from the dining room complete with grand piano onto the chapel, and the choristers with its unique chapel within these built over the burial spot of its patron. And all of this brought to life by our wonderful guide Sandra!! If you find yourself in Winchester I can highly recommend checking this out, you won't regret it.
10. Saint Lawrence Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By paultX473WT - Winchester, United Kingdom
Small church just near the Buttercross. Sort of Georgian feel to it, although it is much older. Contains a memorial to Dr Lyford who tended Jane Austen prior to her death. Also an etched glass entrance screen by Tracey Shepherd (local world renowned artist). This church is where the new Bishops go to be dressed in all their regalia before processing to the cathedral to be enthroned.
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