Location: Winchester
Top Things to do in Winchester
What to do and see in Winchester, England: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
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. Winchester Cathedral
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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 ..
2. St Mary's Church
3. Old Church of St Mary the Virgin
4. St Paul's
5. St Mary's Church
6. St Bartholomew's Church
7. St.-Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By paultX473WT - Winchester, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit. (It won't take long!!!) I suggest that you take a pretty walk, starting at the cathedral, going through the Inner Close (to the right of the cathedral west front) and out under the Priors Gate. The church is right in front of you. After you have visited, pass under the gate and turn right passing Jane Austen's house, visiting Winchester College, pass the Bishop's Palace, visit Wolvesey Castle, then go straight on, along the footpath and walk by the river, ending up at the Bishop on the Bridge pub. Not including visits, the walk will take about 20 minutes.
8. St. Peters Convent
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. St John The Baptist Church
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Welcome Gospel Hall
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