Top 50 things to do and attractions in Winchester

A lot to see and take in, both in the large interior areas, as well as small details and specific features as well as having a exhibit about the building's history. Worth a visit. Easily spent about 1h and a half looking at burrial sites, architecture, history and art.

A beautiful cathedral, worth a visit to see the architecture, carvings and stained glass windows. Jane Austen is buried in the cathedral with her memorial stone in the nave. Those interested in history will find plenty to see. Anyone in search of a peaceful place with find it here. There is an entrance fee but it allows free further visits for 12 months.

It is such a nice spot to just have a sit down, not very loud and obviously has a incredible architecture! During my trip to Winchester I stopped by here a few times - the inside of the cathedral is beautiful and worth seeing but tickets are overpriced. Also if you enjoy books, there is a great shop round one of the sides that has something for everyone📚

The guided tour that comes with the admission price is easily worth it. I was bowled over with our guide's (Michael) depth of knowledge and fantastic anecdotes about the cathedral. The ticket is open for a year. There's so much more to find out about this splendid building we will probably be back. Winchester's nice to walk around too. Probably best to avoid peak times.

The staff was really friendly and the cathedral is pretty big and beautiful, definitely worth the time. We chatted for 15-20 min with the staff member in the library (yeah they have an amazing library with beautiful old books) he told us really great stories and gave us some insights on how big of a work goes into working with these. The cathedral overall is really detailed and has an interesting story, it even has a small museum inside.

The great cathedral is the primary reason why we wanted to visit Winchester and it did not disappoint. We jumped into one of the tours being offered at the ticket entrance and had such a great experience. The tour took just over an hour, and we spent another hour afterwards exploring the massive space, checking out some of the many sacred and historical items on display (including the Winchester Bible), and paying our respects at the Jane Austen memorial with the added bonus of occasional organ music in the background. A perfect way to spend a half day.

Highly, highly recommend visiting and taking the guided tour! The volunteers were enthusiastic, welcoming, and very friendly. There was so much history to see, including an exhibition. We had Robert Little as our tour guide, and he truly brought the history to life. He was very knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging in his storytelling! One of the many details I enjoyed was when he pointed out some of the different architectural styles, such as Norman or Gothic. Since the ticket is valid for a full year, he even recommended joining tours with other guides to get different flavours of information and perspectives. Overall, definitely a fantastic experience!

Local project full of middle age history along with the Round table. Impressive. Worth the visit and definitely worth supporting. We did the three venue option when buying tickets and thought very reasonable. Reccomended.

Definitely a must visit. It’s all that’s left of the old castle and dates back to the 1200s. The Round Table on the wall might not be from King Arthur’s time but it’s still really cool to see. Loved the stained glass windows showing all the kings and key figures, and the Norman medieval architecture is just stunning. It’s full of history and the whole place just feels majestic. We did the three venue ticket and thought it was great value. Definitely worth supporting.

Everyone focuses on the Round Table. That's fine, but don't skip the rest. The staff are very helpful and friendly, and quite willing to spend the extra time explaining the various tickets, what is where, and what the photography rules are etc. Do take a look at the garden, the giant family tree at the other end of the hall from the table, and the long gallery. The cafe is good for a quick drink and snack, but if you're planning on a meal, plan on a restaurant. That's not meant as a criticism AT ALL Just trying to help you plan.

A must-visit for history lovers! The Great Hall in Winchester absolutely blew me away. It’s one of the best-preserved medieval halls in England, dating back to the early 1200s. The architecture is stunning – huge Gothic windows, soaring stone columns, and a real sense of grandeur. The highlight has to be the legendary Round Table hanging on the wall, believed to have been built in the 13th century and painted during Henry VIII’s reign. You can really feel the weight of history here – once part of Winchester Castle and a key seat of royal power. Super informative displays, friendly staff, and a beautiful garden outside. Highly recommend!

Had a "touristy" day. Don't believe I've ever been here before. Now I'm wondering why not. Fascinating! Great to see the Round Table in all its glory. And for the pleasure of many a woman you can get fairly close to the costume worn by Colin Firth when playing Mr Darcy in the BBC adaptation of Pride. & Prejudice. That's got to be worth the entrance fee in itself!! Tickets last for a year so I'll be back in the next few months for sure.

Winchester's Great Hall is an awe-inspiring 13th-century survivor, the last remnant of William the Conqueror's Winchester Castle. Built by Henry III, its scale immediately impresses. The star attraction is the legendary King Arthur's Round Table, though dendrochronology dates it to the late 13th century – still, it powerfully evokes centuries of myth. This hall witnessed pivotal history: Sir Walter Raleigh's 1603 condemnation, the "Bloody Assizes," and once even housed the Domesday Book. Its magnificent hammer-beam roof and historical resonance make it a captivating and essential visit for anyone exploring Winchester's rich past.

A once great castle stood in Winchester but sadly most of it is long lost. The one remaining gateway is part of the ticket price for the hall. A large table sits on the wall called King Arthur's Round Table but it is much later than when he would have been around.

It was free first of all and it was also accessible as we had a push chair. We walk around town and we follow a route to the ruins of the Castle

A very interesting piece of history which is only a few minutes walk from the cathedral and in fact is located right next to the current estate of the Bishop. Sadly as with time, parts of the site has now been secured off due to natural deterioration. But if you love history, I would suggest paying a quick visit to the ruins, the boards arounds the site can give you a good idea of what it was once like.

Beautiful old castle, so impressive. And the history behind it , unbelievable. It does worth a visit so much to see and admire. Winchester is a beautiful town and has so much to offer.

At each step in you are more amazed by the stone works inside. It’s a lovely distraction, a quiet and peaceful place by the river shore.. and st no charge at all! Well worth the visit

Loved this castle, best of all it was free! Wouldnt pay for seeing it though, its a wreck! 🤣

Quite small set of ruins, free though so it's an interesting little visit in-between other sites. There are refreshments available on site from Wednesday to Sunday.

Chill and relaxing site seeing. Good signage that explains the ruins of the palace. Nice bit of history. Clean. Signs leading to the location helped a little. There is an audio guide available. I didn’t try it so I am not sure how good is it. No tickets needed. Free entry.

Lovely place to visit if you're in Winchester. Some interesting information on the building's past, and a really lovely garden to enjoy a coffee and explore. Can be a bit tricky to cross the road to get to though, so watch out.

Quaint place, lots of history to trundle through and fun, interactive exhibits. You might catch a glimpse of the river otters if you're lucky. Cafe has a fantastic outdoor space. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stop by next time we're around. Recommended! Oh, and it is free to visit even for non-members.

Beautiful old mill set in a gorgeous setting. Small but had everything a National Trust property would normally have except parking. A car park can be found just around the corner. A huge thumbs up to the cafe. Could offer my husband gluten, dairy and meat free options.

National Trust members free. Small garden and lovely cafe, very lovely staff. Thank you for your kindness when my baby boy had a "meltdown".

This is a very interesting place exciting to see the rushing waters of the mill race, and some nice displays explaining functionality. Very nice staff and a little cafe that we missed because we arrived so late.

Free entry, cute garden sitting area in the back (if you visit the cafe, go there!), and take the stairs to see the water flowing underneath. Cute selection of used books in the gift shop. Heard about this from TikTok when looking for things to do. Worth adding to your day trip list.

This is a free entry establishment but they do request a donation. After what I paid for the coffee, however, at the cafe I decided they had included a donation in the price. There are resident bats and video evidence of the visiting otters which is amazing to see. It's a pity the machinery doesn't work because that might have been nice to see but still worth a visit!

The Winchester City Museum provides an overview of the city's history, with some interesting displays about Roman and medieval Winchester. However, I expected a more engaging and interactive experience. The museum is small, and while it has some nice exhibits, it doesn’t leave a lasting impression. Worth visiting if you enjoy local history, but not particularly memorable.

Had tickets through the three in one tickets with 878AD. We really loved the museum and it was very much child friendly. Our three year old did not want to leave and loved the dolls house and the small castle to build. It held some lovely pieces to see. Great experience.

We visited here as part of a group ticket with the Westgate Museum and Great Hall. The Museum has 3 floors, each covering a different time period - roughly the Iron Age/Roman city, the anglo Saxon and Medieval city and finally the Industrial Revolution city. There was lots to see and read on each floor and plenty of activities for kids too. We spent nearly 2 hours here so there's plenty to keep you busy. The staff were lovely as well, very welcoming.

I used to live fairly close to Winchester when I was much younger. But I could not understand why it was so very important. Centuries ago it was one of the hearts of medieval England. But now it is a mere shadow of its former self. I decided to spend some time in the Winchester City Museum to see if I could discover some of the secrets of the once great City. It was perhaps the beginning of a long trail of discovery. Of which the antiquated fragments seemed to merge together. Like a great wooden jigsaw puzzle. With corners and edges aligning to a mystic symmetry not previously guessed or imagined. At least not perceived by my feeble young intelligence I was very impressed with the news that the Winchester City Museum were connected to some important archeological digs. I would've very much liked to have been considered for one of the local excavations. And downstairs in the museums basement one of the staff proudly showed me what looked like a small lump of mud. Apparently the lump of mud had been discovered during a 'dig'. I hope that I didn't appear to be too ignorant to participate in contemplating the origins of this mysterious little lump. I almost had another unfortunate mishap were I couldn't see the price tags on the postcards. So I wrongly assumed that they were all free. Luckily the staff explained my error and I paid for the postcards before leaving the museum. Very helpful, friendly staff.

Small local museum over three floors containing artifacts ranging from the Roman period through to the modern era, with nice local additions. The museum is free to enter but there are donation boxes located throughout to help support its upkeep.

Love to visit historical place or museum for historical stuff. Love it. U can get enough history of Winchester from here. Even I enjoyed the live music those chaps were playing out in front of the museum

Located on The Square @WinchesterCityMuseum So much to see, I am saving more till my next visit! *Iron Age *Anglo-Saxon *Alfred the Great *Winchester Model *Jane Austen *Stories to tell *Fun activities for children *Much much more £5.50 for an annual pass, can't go wrong really. Situated on three floors Only down side, I'm not sure how accessible it is for those with limited mobility.

DO NOT MISS if you are an ancient church aficionado or architect. Spectacular amount original Norman work both interior and exterior. The fact that it is still an operating home for men is also fascinating. Beautiful gardens, lovely shop and attendant, excellent tea room. Could not ask for more!

A casual walk out of the city centre along the water meadows brings you to this gem of a location, oozing with history and a sense of escape. There’s a tearoom selling fresh homemade cakes and refreshments. Shhh! Don’t tell anyone about it!

A very interesting place, full of history and amazing architecture. Quiet, serene gardens with lily ponds and flower borders. Ancient plane tree. Nice tea room. People there friendly and helpful. A convenient bus from city centre, no 1.

Magnificent site and location with a great history. They still offer a symbolic 'wayfarer's dole' for pilgrims (visitors) on their way to Canterbury, or perhaps Santiago! Lovely cafe and cute shop too.

Wasn't open so just viewed from outside. Looked amazing. Winter hours meant not open on a Sunday - see photo. Lovely river walks nearby. Parked in St Catherine's Park and Ride.

The Hospital of St Cross in Winchester is one of England’s oldest charities, started around 1132 to help elderly men and feed travelers. It wasn’t a monastery but had its own land to keep things running. Visiting felt like stepping back into a time capsule, with amazing medieval buildings and a unique tradition where travelers get a free horn of beer and bread. Definitely a cool bit of history to check out.

An incredible place. We stopped off for a tea and cake in the lovely tearooms, and learned all about the history of the Hospital of St Cross from the knowledgeable and friendly volunteers. The buildings are so beautiful, there is a lovely air of peacefulness. Thank you for the kind volunteers for giving us the history about this incredible place, and to the lovely porter who gave us our 'dole' (a piece of bread and drink, still given out to any who ask for it, after all of these hundreds of years!). A must visit.

Great theatre, enjoyed a performance of Dracula. Good facilities and staff friendly. Only quibble is that some of the side balcony seats should be advertised as having a restricted view as we could not see anything happening at the front corner,stage left where quite a lot was happening. We were able to move.

Venue was lovely, but the Gruffalo child show was hard to follow from my 3yr old grandson's point of view. The costumes didn't reflect the characters. Maybe up close, but not from the back of the audience. The miming of the snake needed to be a proper proper if it was aimed at the younger audience. There was too much adult humour for a childs show. I would recommend age 5yrs upwards.

A lovely little theatre. We have visited a few times to see some of the kids things which tour here, and it's a great way to introduce the little ones to the theatre. The auditorium itself is small but perfectly formed, which really means there are no bad seats. In the foyer areas there is a bar and usually a couple of stands selling programmes and ice cream. This is also small so can get a bit busy before performances, so don't plan on spending too much time at the theatre before your show. All in all every visit we have made to the Theatre Royal has been an enjoyable experience.

This review is a few weeks late. Married couple only do Top events No Pantos. TENS £ THOU. Sent on Folding Doors on folding Doors by Box Office Only open Hot days to let in air A WINDOW. This is when i lost Faith. Now TENS £ THOU now being Spend on Toilets In SUB Basement.In my 2.5 Years as Usher they only Rfurb about 12 Theather Seats. Yet Customer do complain about seats. Or other profects. Like V V Old wiring. Options Are Not like. Working with FT D.D.MGR From Panto 24 to Mid 25 was Unplesant .Yours Steve H.

Lovely little theatre full of charm. The holding area before going in isn't huge but the seats were comfortable during the show and the acoustics were great. Definitely going back for another show.

Wet to see THE GEORGE HARRISON PROJECT. The show was great. The theater is wonderfull. The staff were great. I am in a wheelchair and they could not have been more helpfull. Disabled toilet was spotless. All areas i wanted to get to was easy. Nice bar and they had great coffee as well. We will be coming again. The only problem is parking. There is a car park just down the road and it is free with a blue badge

Lovley service great friendly staff stylish hotel

A wonderful group of museums set in beautiful buildings and pretty grounds. A huge collection of military history to look at including an impressive number of Victoria Crosses on display and a wonderful diorama of the Battle of Waterloo. Friendly and helpful staff.

A really absorbing museum set within the original buildings is a fascinating half day visit for all ages. An easy walk uphill from the centre of the city so leave your car in the main car parks and relax in the many parks gardens and Cathedral.

Beware, there are two museums! One, on the right side, is FREE, but it's less than half the size of the first left one. The one on the left is much bigger, tells you a bit more about the wars and conflicts, luckily it's not just want the regiment. I didn't have much thing to go upstairs, but I enjoyed downstairs more, it's dedicated to the 20th century. The staff was dead friendly and happy to help with questions about history.

I walked into this place by accident whilst touring Winchester. And boy was it a surprise the greenery at the back is an absolute gem which I didn't expect to see. In terms of the actual museum it's reasonably priced and surprisingly big even in the exhibits which seem small from the outside. (Mainly pointing at the Horsepower exhibit with that comment) Very informative experience and I would go again.

Shame they're not joined up, as paying £30+ to visit them all is too much! However, interesting location and buildings and worth a nosey.

Well worth a visit to all the professionally laid out museums, each one being unique in their own way. All staff were so friendly , helpful and knowledgeable a big thank you to all of them. Whilst it was horrendous that there were 95,000 lost at the Battle of Waterloo, it is put into perspective nowadays by the loss of over 254,000 Russians in Ukraine presently. A theme running through the exhibits was when a conflict or war needed our British involvement, was how unprepared and lack equipment this country was, due to the lack of political will to spend money on our military. This lack of foresight shines through today with our efforts to help Ukraine.

Always like visiting the Museum and shop when in Winchester. Fantastic, friendly staff, highly recommend. Back in July for our Regimental reunion. Got the full bear set now. Thanks. 👍

St Catherine’s Hill is an easy and therapeutic spot for a quick hike with lovely views over Winchester. It’s peaceful, not too crowded, and perfect for a bit of fresh air and relaxation close to the city.

What a lovely place. Not recommended for elderly, pregnant, less-abled though. The walk up does have some steps, but there's a lot of slippery chalk to contend with going up or down the hill. Only been once so maybe there's others ways/paths but we went up 1 way and down another and both slippery in Autumn. Great views at the top. Nice little woods for kids to play hide and seek in. Will definitely visit again.

There is a labyrinth on the NE side (about 60 degrees NE) side of The Clump. The starting point is very close to the clump (see photo). This is the largest labyrinth I have come across in the U.K. Even bigger than the one in Glastonbury (and has less crazy people). It’s is such a pleasant surprise to discover a labyrinth here. Walking a labyrinth is believed to have a meditative effect. A labyrinth is different from a maze in that there is only one way in, and once you reach the centre point of the labyrinth, you turn around and walk back on the same path. Because your brain is not trying to solve problems when you’re walking a labyrinth, and it’s not in a fight or flight mode (not trying to get out of the maze), you can relax, and pay attention to how you feel and how your foot steps land on the ground. Have fun!!

A great place to hike when in Winchester, even has a little cafe at the base. There are multiple routes around the hill which have different lengths and inclines.

Decent walk and views for anyone who likes a wander, nothing too special about this hill but you can see a bit of Winchester Cathedral from the top - very peaceful on a nice sunny day

Second time visiting Lovely place to explore , rabbits all around , kids will enjoy having a walk , it's so peaceful and a very good place to relax. We love to come here away from everything if your looking to get some peace and enjoy having a walk with your partner ir as a family it's s great place too perfect view in summer .

This is a 360 view to see a beautiful view of Winchester and surrounding area and there is a nice cafe at the car park as well. Highly recommend

A wonderful treasure trove of antiquated collectibles. Each and every item in this small single room museum has a fascinating story to tell. It is a short but steep climb up a flight of stairs. From the street pavement into the compact museum. And then another short steep climb up to the roof of the Westgate. Where you are treated to a splendid view of Winchester's high street including the Guildhall's clock tower and Saint Giles hill's green and forested grounds. I was grateful to the helpful and friendly staff who arranged a special entry ticket for me which entitles me to visit 3 Winchester museums for a period of one year (City, Westgate and the Great Hall)

The Westgate Museum is a small historical site with some interesting medieval artifacts and a nice view from the top. However, the experience is quite brief, and there isn’t much to explore. It’s worth a quick visit if you’re already in the area, but I wouldn’t say it’s a must-see.

Nice museum. The museum is on the first floor, and there's a rooftop that we could see Winchester city.

A wonderful little museum. They offer combination tickets with other heritage sites and museums in Winchester, and 50% off with Art Pass. I spent about 45 minutes here, mostly trying to decode old graffiti in the walls and Tudor panelling originally from a different building, though they have a lovely collection on display as well. Fantastic staff

Definitely worth a visit if you've already paid for the Great Hall. There is not loads to see here but definitely some interesting bits, particularly the very old graffiti in the walls. Be sure to enjoy the excellent views from the rooftop as well. It's not a must see, but recommend stopping here if you have the time.

Cute little museum included in Great Hall entry - only one room and a rooftop terrace for admittedly not bad views, but quite interesting. There's also some nice stained glass and lots of mediaeval graffiti to see too which is very interesting.

We visited here with a combined ticket for the Great Hall and City Museum too. The Westgate is quite small but it's interesting to walk around the outside first to see it's original defensive role as one of the city gates. The lady in the ticket office was lovely and very helpful and the museum has, for its size, a lot of exhibits and information including activities for kids. We probably spent about half an hour inside the building.

The Gurkha Museum is truly a must-see! It offers a fascinating insight into the history of the Gurkha soldiers and their incredible contributions, especially during WWI. The exhibits are well-curated and you really get to feel the hard work and sacrifices of the Gurkha army. One of the highlights for me was the mannequin corners — they’re so realistic that it feels like you're stepping back in time. It’s not just informative, but also immersive. Highly recommend visiting to learn about such an inspiring part of history!

Great museum outlining how & when the gurkha's were formed & up to current day well worth a visit.

Took the kids to learn about the Gurkha and nobody was disappointed. Very informative and worth the visit. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.

Great little museum, friendly staff.

Spent an hour touring through the exhibition and understanding the history of the Gurkhas. The museum is compact so do come when there are lesser crowds. Place is serene and peaceful, perfect for a morning activity and head towards High Street for lunch!

Was very impressed with amount of quality artifacts at The Gurkha museum, which also had lots of interactive elements and was full of important memorabilia with a stacked literary floor. Charlie Martin, head of fundraising and marketing gave us full insight into their upcoming plans for modernisation. Had a lovely breakfast at the nearby coffee shop. Smokey joes too! Definately worth a visit.

This museum tells the story of an incredible bunch of people from the mountains of Nepal from their inclusion into the British army through to the modern day. Videos, artifacts, well created mannequin displays, very informative. Glad to have finally made it.

Beautiful walk in nature.

If you ever find yourself in Winchester with a bit of time and a love for fresh air, Keats Walk is a must! It’s a gentle, scenic trail that takes you from the city centre to the Hospital of St Cross — and yes, it’s named after that Keats, who wandered here in 1819 and ended up writing To Autumn, one of the most beautiful poems ever. The walk itself is lovely: peaceful water meadows, the River Itchen bubbling along, birds doing their thing, and the occasional dog living its best life. It’s not strenuous, but it’s definitely soul-soothing. There are signs along the way with snippets of Keats’ poetry, which makes you feel a bit more cultured — even if you’re just out for a casual stroll. It’s quiet, and feels like a secret slice of countryside tucked inside a historic city. Whether you’re a poetry fan or just someone who enjoys a good walk with a view, Keats Walk delivers.

Beautiful walk along the Itchen River very easy to access from the bottom of the High Street in Winchester.

Really nice walk. You can loop round, enjoy the countryside by the river Itchen, the beautiful Hospital St Cross, then the city centre including the historic cathedral and college. We did about 7k but it was a really nice and varied walk.

A Delightful walk along the river

A gentle, two-mile round-trip walk south from Winchester past the cathedral, the College, Jane Austen's house, then through the water meadows along the River Itchen to St Cross, probably the oldest known charity still functioning from 1132. Return the same way or along Kingsgate Road, or walk a little further south, cross the valley along Five Bridges Road and stroll back next to the Navigation, possibly stopping at the Handlebar Cafe up on the old railway embankment.

Nice walk

We went as a celebration of our Wedding Anniversary. This is superb restaurant. I hope to go again and thoroughly recommend it. Very good service, just the right amount of interaction and care. Very nice food . Good wines and a lovely historical building.

We came here to celebrate my husband’s birthday and had an excellent experience. Booking was very easy and confirmed straight away. The location is very convenient, right next to a multi-storey car park. Drinks were great and even the easy bites were full of flavour. I had the lamb dish – the meat was beautifully tender with no strong lamb smell, and the potato-mash with tomatoes pieces and garlic chips gave it a lovely sweet, sour and savoury balance. The cheese plate was more standard, but the Port Wine was excellent. A wonderful surprise was the birthday message on the plate, which came with complimentary sweets – such a thoughtful touch! The restaurant is set in a beautifully decorated old house, which gives a real sense of dining in a historic place. Everything is well organised and the tables are spaced comfortably. We truly enjoyed the dinner and would highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion.

A superb restaurant serving high quality dishes with an extensive selection of wines. The autumnal tasting menu was delicious, especially the Velouté and Partridge courses. Knowledgeable and friendly front of house team and the classy cosy atmosphere was expectional. Highly recommend and be sure to reserve in advance.

Loved this gorgeous, historic, atmospheric place, with classic, yet adventurous, food. Erika was so lovely even after super long day for her, I am sure (as i had very late lunch here). Chicken terrine with microherbs and shitake mushrooms was a thing of beauty. Their upstairs area is gorgeous. So if you are 4 or more, ask to sit upstairs.

I booked and went solo, since I'm travelling on my own. I was ragingly curious about the building, and wanted a meal that definitely didn't come with "fries", or bacon. Was not immediately put next to the loos, so plus marks for that. The building is from the 1450s or so, low ceilings, small doors, creaky and undulating boards taken from old ships (often used at the time: making planks with ye olde tools would have been a pain, even if you had plenty of wood). Charm, charm, charm. Tall men stooped until seated. You step down into the building from outside, so when seated in the front ground floor rooms you look through the window with your head at about the knee-level of passing pedestrians: novel! I saw a bit of upstairs, equally gorgeous. This would be a great option for a special occasion out, or just a wonderful indulgence. I was treated well, and given *excellent* advice about wine pairings. I had trout for entree, which was tasty and delicate; then the lamb, a stronger flavour, both lamb and alliums, but well-balanced, cooked well (neither raw nor overdone) and delicious. Then the brandy snaps with the recommended dessert wine, which together - and individually - were amazing. It was not cheap, but really worth it. It was too classy a place to take photos, but I could've driven my foodie friends nuts with envy, I think. Other guests were primarily couples. I wasn't made uncomfortable.

The food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly, especially Craig who made us laugh with small spoons!! At the end a lovely tour to see the very old building quirks, with a nice splash of history! Thank you, looking forward to returning again next year!

An amazing place! Food was awesome and the staff were friendly and welcoming! Chesil did not dissapoint!

Dining in the evening we received a first class service, very attentive staff. The food we had was excellent and of high quality. We had a very good and enjoyable evening. Thoroughly recommend the dining experience to anybody, and have no hesitation to return

Wonderful restaurant. The standard of the food was very high as you would expect. The selections of gin available was great and I really enjoyed trying some new varieties. The service was very good and the staff attentive. The set lunch menu is reasonable especially given the quality of the food and how tasty it was. The setting is a little quirky as it is an old building and the restaurant appears to have been a old pub or tearoom at some point.

Had an absolutely fabulous meal here last night. It’s far from full so far, following all the COVID lockdowns, but the food was just perfect. First thing they bring was bread…two pieces each: a ciabatta and a black bread (coloured with squid ink). Hard to get a good photo of the black bread as it is soooo black but both delicious and unusual and this set the tone for the rest of the meal. Starters were “Barbecued quail breast, confit guinea fowl leg gyoza, soy pickled shiitake mushroom, grilled enoki, glazed bok choi, teriyaki” for me and “Citrus cured chalk stream trout, chilled beetroot & wasabi gazpacho, nasturtium leaf & herb oil, cucumber relish” for Sue. Both were perfectly executed and a very complex set of flavours that worked together superbly…the chef deserves a medal just for dreaming them up. Then I had the “Dry aged Wooley Park free range duck, honey glaze, liver & confit leg, duck fat carrot, date & Lapsang Souchong, New Forest spring greens, hazelnut dukkah” and Sue had “Dorset lamb neck, compressed green pepper & cucumber, sea beet, confit garlic & nori pommes puree, lamb bone sauce”….both of which were perfectly prepared and presented. I cannot praise the chef enough for the flavour and texture combination…just fantastic. Dessert was Meadowsweet madeleines, miso butterscotch sauce…and the madeleines were perfect. We had cheese too…a nice selection of local cheeses but the Barkham Blue was the highlight there…not something I had heard of but wonderful blue cheese. The service was not quite at the level I’d expect, given the quality of the food, but certainly not bad, and the wine list had depth. Little bit surprised that they didn’t have a tasting menu…but we’re just emerging from the COVID pandemic, so perhaps this is something that they’ll do in future…the idea makes my mouth water all over again.

Delicious meal at Michelin stared restaurant The Black Rat. Couldn’t get in initially but after being on the waiting list we got a table. Food was beautifully presented even though portions were a little small. Great choice of gins too. The service was excellent.

Celebrated our anniversary with dinner at The Black Rat last night and were amazed at the quality of the food as well as the service. Hand sanitizer was available on entry and all staff wore masks as well as making clear the subtle differences in service that are to be expected given the pandemic however none of the changes removed any enjoyment from the experience. Will definitely be visiting again, the food was fantastic and the place has a relaxed feeling that is perfect for a date night.

We were bought a gift voucher as a wedding present and went last night. The choice of food was very varied and made the choice a little dilemma.our choices are as in the pictures and were excellent. Wine list is extensive. Attentive staff. If you like gin they have separate menu for that. Lots of different gins. It's not a cheap experience as you expect but would definitely come back, I understand they have heated outside seating so maybe try that. If I had any criticism which I didn't really but it would be the lighting which was quite dark and it made it difficult to see what we were eating.

Great pub/Michelin restaurant. Charming interior. Attentive but unobtrusive service. Small menu which scared me a little but all well explained and utterly divine! Presentation and taste flawless!

I don't normally leave reviews but I'm going to make an exception here as it is well deserved. Stumbled across the Royal Oak on a visit to Winchester. This is a lovely old pub, perhaps the oldest in England, steeped in history. We sat in the old cellar area downstairs. Food was excellent, I had the Chicken Kiev and my wife had the Duck Hash, compliments to the chef and kitchen staff. The staff were really nice and very attentive, checking on us several times. This really added to our day out in Winchester. Well done!

We did not eat food here as we had already eaten lunch. We just stopped for a drink and to appreciate the atmosphere. The food looked really good and there were many appreciative customers

Best Pub in Winchester! Always a great experience here — the food is consistently spot-on, and the drinks are absolutely banging. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, making it the perfect spot whether you’re after a chilled pint or a full meal. Huge shoutout to the staff, especially Jess & Terri — they’re always friendly, attentive, and bring great energy every time. Top service all round. Hands down the best pub in Winchester. Highly recommend! 😊

Lovely old pub, food is delicious and very much welcomed on a cold and wet day! Staff are friendly and the place has a good atmosphere.

We've been coming here for years on the way back from Southampton cruise terminal. We love Winchester, and this pub has a history going back to 1002. It's a Greene King pub, so the beer is top notch - albeit at £5.40 a pint. Having just come back from Mediterranean locales where drinks are half the price it's definitely a shock to the system. No wonder pubs are closing down. They do great food here. We've never had a bad meal, and fish and chips here is something of a tradition for us. Freshly cooked and piping hot the quality is very good. Since our last visit, though the portion sizes have been reduced a tad. The fish isn't quite as chunky, the chips rather fewer on the plate. But you won't leave hungry, and they haven't skimped on the quality. Main course: 2 x fish chips & peas, 1 x Mac n Cheese with garlic bread, 3 IPA and a (rather acidic) white wine £73.

Holy cow, get the festive feast burger. Five guys and 7 bone genuinely can’t compare to this burger. Juicy, vibrant, wholesome perfection—every bite bursting with pure bliss. Special shoutout to Archie behind the bar. (Deserves a raise ) What a man. Recommend me this meal and I am forever grateful for this core experience. I’m even tearing up writing about it. Thank you the Royal Oak. I love you !

Although the staff and atmosphere and the venue was very good any good work was undone by the substandard food and the general cleanliness, especially the toilets. Food wasn’t really up to scratch.. Lukewarm and possibly undercooked. No point signing the board to say that the toilets have been cleaned and when it was quite apparent they hadn’t.. ticking the box for the head office isn’t good enough. They actually need to be cleaned. A pub with all that history deserves better.

King Alfred the Great Statue is located Winchester, England. Just near the bust stop. It is one of the land mark of Winchester. You can check the statue before exploring the nearby area. It is good to know the story and see the statue in person. You may read in Wikipedia to understand the story of Alfred the great.

Statue standing right at the centre of the street and the city. Located near the main bus station and Abbey gardens. Worth a quick stop as the street and location itself are beautiful.

I love this Victorian statue, even though it seems to be in the middle of a mini car park!

Winchester’s Bronze Legend! Standing tall on The Broadway in Winchester, King Alfred the Great looks ready to conquer—or at least direct traffic. Unveiled in 1901 to mark 1,000 years since his death, this statue celebrates the man who united England and gave Vikings a proper headache. Designed by Hamo Thornycroft, Alfred holds his sword like a cross—symbolising both battle and belief. But in true British fashion, the granite base was installed upside down, and no one’s bothered to fix it. Classic.. Locals love him, tourists snap selfies, and there’s even a pub named Alfie’s nearby. Legend says if a virgin walks around the statue three times, he’ll lower his sword. Spoiler: he hasn’t yet..

Great statue, close to Abbey Garden

It's a statue of King Alfred. If you like Anglo Saxon history, he is the OG. Well worth a quick detour to take a look as it is an impressive bronze.

We visited the Christmas Market. It was a good day out. The town is amazing. Such lovely buildings. Highly recommend an all day breakfast in Greens in Jury Street. The staff were so friendly and attentive.

My first visit at a Rick Stein in Winchester for dinner and the food was mediocre for me. The Daal I had ordered was too bland in flavour since I prefer a bit more spice to my food. The Fish and Shashimi was great. The starter portions are small but since we were sharing and ordered different dishes between us we got to try more dishes, the mains are a decent amount. That said, the service truly stood out: Micky who looked after us was extremely friendly, attentive, and warm from start to finish. The staff made the evening feel special, even if the dishes didn’t quite shine. Worth a visit for the atmosphere and hospitality.

Restaurant Review This restaurant is a solid choice. The staff are smart, friendly, and very attentive, and the service is quick. The food is clearly fresh and handmade, right down to the sauces, and while it isn't Michelin-star quality, it's tasty and fresh—perfect for a satisfying meal. However, a few minor details could be improved. The bread was served cold with rock-solid butter, which was a bit of a letdown. While the fish and chips were fresh and tasty, you can find better options in London. Overall, it's a great spot that deserves a solid 4 out of 5 stars.

This is our second time we have set lunch at a Rick Stein’s eatery. Yet our experience this time is kind of disappointing. The crust of chicken Katsu curry is crispy at all and the curry sauce is too sweet and too few. The chocolate pavé is also too salty in my humble opinion. However, I must admit that we have not tried its a la carte menu and dishes for the others tables do look far more appealing.

Some of the best food I've eaten at a Restaurant. Give this place a Michelin star already! Incredibly tasty Scallops, Seafood curry and a 'Winchester Pudding' which was a lovely local touch and paired perfectly with the accompanying clotted cream. Yes, it's expensive but it's worth every penny. Special mention goes out to Ali Ali, our excellent waiter.

😋Amazing food, service and atmosphere. It is expensive but we'll worth it for quality and flavours of the food. A must visit but make sure you book.

Had lunch here for my dad's birthday. We had a great time. The food was delicious. I would recommend the shellfish Ragout!

Visited Monday 20 October - fantastic meal here offering surprising value for money. But the star of the show was our waiter (I think his name was Ed) we were a large group just walking in with no booking and from start to finish his approach was first class. Great food wonderful service if you have not been to this lovely restaurant I would highly recommend you do. Thanks for a lovely evening.

Super friendly staff, they have BBQ nights, the atmosphere is on the next level, they really nailed it. I recommend going in ordering something and just exploring the building, it's really weird and there are always new things you can find. Every room is different, I don't even know how to describe it It's just weird but in the best way possible :D

This place defines "quirky". Can't really describe it - so check out photos and set for yourself. And then go visit. Great selection of drinks. Amazing decor

An eccentric pub that offers a good range of beers, ciders and spirits. The staff are friendly, and there’s plenty of seating. The highlight has to be the decor - there’s really nothing else like it in Winchester, and you have to see it for yourself! They’ve got outdoor seating for the summer, and lots of fire places for a cozy winter catch up with friends. They’ve do food on weekends I believe, but this does change.

Haven't sampled the delicious delicacies but the lager and taxidermy is 10/10. Stuffed foxes, giraffes and even sea horses! This is similar to the natural history museum, but with lots of real ales and tasty stouts.

Nice pub with a good selection of ales and cidar. Quirky decorating gives it an unique atmosphere. Fair warning, there are quite a few stuffed animals around.

So, I have conflicted feelings about this. I've been to this pub a few times and while I can say the decor is great and very entertaining; it hardly makes up for the sub-par service, over priced drinks, general lack of hygiene, and unwelcoming attitude of the staff. There is a specific bartender that I have noticed making racist comments, including squinting her eyes and doing accents. I don't know her name but she's blonde and an older woman. The bar is incredibly sticky, normal to an extent in a pub I know. However there were flies constantly trying to land in the drinks we were served. It was actually disgusting. The staff I noticed were also on their phones, not cleaning even the visible spills and dirty glasses that were in all the rooms we looked in. Eventually we sat in the garden courtyard area, and the seating is very pleasant. Again its a lovely looking pub. In addition, this pub is lacking in facilities for baby changing and accessible toilets. There are multiple steps in order to get to the toilets which isn't ideal if you are with someone whose mobility is restricted. On other trips we've gotten food, the best bit of any visit and the only reason we come back. The pulled pork is to die for. Unfortunately the food vendor is not a part of the pub and is instead an external contractor. For this reason I will not be including the wonderful service and attitude of that man in this review.

Excellent Service! Such a great pub

We booked in for breakfast having walked past many times. A friendly local independent which has a well constructed menu with a range of breakfasts. The crumpet with egg, was flavoured with chilli and served with bacon and maple syrup. It was delicious. We found it to be a relaxed and quiet environment and a good way to start the morning. The hot chocolate was very tasty. Looking forward to returning to try an evening with drinks.

This is a great place to visit for either breakfast, lunch or just tea and cake. They had great gluten free options and the staff were very careful with the allergy. The staff were really attentive and were happy to help and explain anything the party needed them to. The decor was really cool. We had lunch in the map room which was so interesting and the room took us back in time. The food was delicious and we would definitely visit again.

Only here for some cocktails after a meal else where, the atmosphere was very relaxed, the drinks were good, particular note was Ross, very knowledgeable and attentive. It was a lovely relaxed vibe and I certainly felt very chilled having a couple of cocktails with my wife.

Had a lovely experience in Cabinet Rooms. Excellent service and nice coffee. Friendly and attentive staff. Great atmosphere. Would not hesitate to return!

Came across here by chance, a really yummy breakfast and toastie. They were so accommodating to our son, who thoroughly enjoyed his cake! The staff are really friendly and the food is delicious!!

We booked one of their downstairs rooms for cocktails/drinks and nibbles. It was lovely and clean and well set out for the 8 of us. Service was fantastic and they read our minds and appeared when we were thinking of our next drinks. Very professional and made our party feel very welcome. Highly recommend!

Mum and I visited here for lunch yesterday. She has been before and loved it so wanted to take me. Love the atmosphere here. We shared the cheese peach chutney toastie and the whipped feta on toast. Fab sourdough used. My favourite was the whipped feta on toast. Planning to being the rest of the family for cocktails soon! Thanks :-D

A beautiful, peaceful nature reserve right in the middle of Winchester. Perfect for a relaxing walk, spotting wildlife, or just taking a break from the city. The paths are well kept, and there’s always something new to see through the seasons.

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve is off the beaten track around 10/15 minutes from the City Centre. You will enter a peaceful area with scattered places to sit while traversing the region. The pond area in particular is secluded and gives you a chance to admire the ducks and have sight of the overgrown marsh. There are many secluded spots and areas to locate. It is a reserve that requires frequent visits to explore and you will unlikely see it all on one visit. Highly recommend visiting when in Winchester.

We were not exactly expecting much from a nature reserve in the middle of Winchester.. and the only reason we decided to check it out, was because I spotted it on a map, when we planned to visit the London Canera Exchange a few months back, which we never did... Sadly a part of it was closed off due to grazing animals, but we eventually came across the pond, in the centre of the Reed Beds and it turned out to be an amazing day... the highlights were the Reed Warblers and Reed Buntings... Highly recommended to anyone interested in photography.. oh and one thing, if you own a dog, you cannot take it into the reserve, which for me personally, was a bonus as dogs and water are like magnets and while I love dogs, there are certain places where they simply shouldn't be allowed. Entry to the reserve is free, though parking opposite the pub, just down the road, is pay and display... but £2.20 for 3 hours, is actually very reasonable

Once we found this wonderful oasis of calm, we have been back multiple times. As a mobility restricted person, I have to use my mobility scooter. So it was fabulous to find the car park right next to the entrance so I didn't have to cross the busy Rd. This site is completely accessible with gates instead of kissing gates and flat pathways and boardwalks both wide enough for my scooter with room to spare for others to pass round me. I love that dogs and bicycles are not allowed, this saves me the torture of trying to get dog poo off of my wheels before I put my scooter back in the car. A great reserve for spotting many bird species , deer and other small animals and not too long a circuit. Watch out for entitled joggers though.

My first visit, a very pleasant evening walk around the circuit, this is a wonderful place for wildlife, I only saw the more common birds, but chiffchaffs were singing, a true sign of spring. No dogs are allowed, which is a real bonus for those ground nesting birds The Itchen looked great in the evening sunshine, and the gnarled trees added to the beauty of the place

A lovely free place to visit (if you can find it) just a 10 minute walk along the river behind City Mill. For some reason it doesn't seem to be sign posted and I couldn't find the Water Vole Trail supposedly way marked from the Abbey gardens. So, if you'd like to go there walk down Water Lane (to the right of City Mill) and you'll see a riverside path on the left. Follow it to the end then cross the road and you'll find the entrance on the left - check out the photos so you'll know what you're looking for. It gets quieter and more interesting as you get further from the city and you can't get lost, it's an easy circular route. A great place to use the free Merlin app on your phone to identify birds around you.

Beautiful nature reserve - crystal clear waters

Chester Zoo is definitely very good for the preservation of a number of endangered species and as such deserves a lot of support. The enclosures for the animals are large however the knock on effect is that it can be difficult to see some of the animals. The boat trip was really good. Nice and tranquil way to see some of the enclosures from different angles. The food offerings on site were varied and reasonably priced. All in all a good day out for young and old alike. Less able are well catered for. It really is a very pleasant day out.

What a beautiful building inside and out! I had the pleasure of visiting today to see my sister graduate university, everyone was kind and helpful and the building was amazing some of the artwork we saw was amazing!

A very special building in a very special location. My guess is that the roof section/clock tower is probably very important as well. I am fairly certain that the architectural style is not very abundant in the area today. I visited the building a long time ago. Unfortunately it was closed and only the main hall was open for special events. It's a great loss to the area in which very important architecture should thrive. A lot of tremendously valuable architecture has been lost in Winchester. With little or no hope of its revival. It's interesting that a peculiar minority of individuals used to loiter amongst the stones of Winchester cathedral's grounds. Although they seemed to know their way around the relatively small City. Their message appeared to be slightly Machiavellian. Perhaps the area attracts certain groups of individuals for a clandestine purpose. Whatever the answer may be, the Guildhall and its grounds will hopefully stay intact. For the main purpose of spiritual & mental enlightenment. And maybe an ironic juxtaposition to the divine rituals of the Cathedral and the church.

We hosted our wedding reception there 16th August 2025. We used the Wintonian Bar for the fizz reception, and for the main bar area, and then the King Charles Hall for the wedding breakfast. The Wintonian Bar was fit for purpose, it was a little warm in there, but they have massive windows that should be opened which does rapidly cool the room. The King Charles Hall is a lovely room for a meal. The paintings and chandeliers self-decorate the room. We were very happy with our wedding reception.

Only sad this was that the bar sold no sugar free drink so for the whole concert we drank tap water as that's all they had sugar free. No diet drinks no zero drinks and no bottle water. Just tap water in a plastic cup. Was a real shame as we are coming to another concert In November so we will have to bring our own whitch I'm not sure you can but I see little choice if I want a sugar free drink. Due to been a diabetic. Was a let down.

When you first visit Winchester you can’t help but notice this amazing building that stands out next to the King Alfred Statue. Imposing Victorian building of the Guildhall of Winchester serves different purposes these days. Very friendly Tourist Office is right there with some pretty interesting displays about the history of old Winchester. It is also used as a venue for weddings, public events, conferences, etc. You can go to a nice coffee inside and take a break from sightseeing. I would recommend seeing this place first and taking some great photographs then afterwards heading over to the Famous Cathedral.

Watched the graduation ceremony here, very busy !

Great day out. The 878 AD experience begins by spending an hour or so in the venue setup in the shopping centre, where you time travel back to 878 AD and explore a number of areas telling you about a variety of Saxon life. Your tour is aided by historic people of Winchester (actors), who do a great job of bringing it all to life. It is really interactive and interesting. When you're done, there is a big app you can download and use to guide you around various landmarks of the city, whilst completing augmented reality activities, which adds another hour or 2 to the whole experience. Which we thought was great!

A wonderful, interactive experience for children. I had fun too. The staff were engaging and fun, and took good care of my child. She remembers the experience very well. And learnt so much through the practical, hands on way of learning history. We booked as a homeschool family and they catered wonderfully to our needs.

My 8yr old said everything was excellent and it was “the best museum he’d ever visited”. We enjoyed time travelling back to 878AD and talking to the Winchester Anglo Saxons. We both learned loads. Plus we enjoyed all the interactive activities. We liked it so much we were there for much more than the recommended 45 minutes. After that it took too long to download the app to do the augmented reality tour of the City. But once we’d gone through that painful process, he also loved doing the tasks set to complete the tour.

Probably the best museum in the city. Most museums are really just walkable Wikipedia pages but this one comes with true immersion with fantastic live actors with a lot of knowledge of Winchester's history so don't be afraid to ask them any questions!

Entertaining, but could be better at accessibility. As an autistic person the venue is very loud and includes a lot of shouting with the actors, which was a bit much. Other than that it’s good fun for all ages, I liked the costumes!

Here’s the thing: you’ll get as much out of 878AD as you put in. If interacting and engaging with the actors is something you’d enjoy - then go for it. You’ll learn a lot: my party of three adults certainly did! We completed a little trail learning about the arduous way bread was made from scratch; we learned about manufacturing techniques for pottery, woodwork, metalwork and more; we were shown the routes the Vikings took into Wessex via East Anglia and Mercia - and that’s just for starters. We had a bag of coins and enjoyed learning about bartering in the marketplace (somehow I managed to include two days labour from the other two people in party to get prices down without them realising I hadn’t actually volunteered myself ;) I don’t play video games personally, but I found the details about developing the exhibition via the work done on Assassins Creed fascinating and seeing so many physical contemporary artefacts really added to the whole experience. Could you get round this in five minutes and call it poor value for money? Yes. But you’d be missing the point. Start before you even go in - say YES to putting on an Anglo Saxon tabard; say YES to getting coins to barter with; say YES to grabbing a little detective checklist and pencil to use as you go round and definitely say YES to interacting with the actors. They are talented, well-trained and incredibly knowledgeable. I must just apologise for us keeping you all later than 17:00! We could’ve stayed longer.

Great immersive experience. The kids 6 and 8 loved it. Games, situations, screens and reading explanations. Great for kids and adults as well to understand life in the 9th century. I recommend it.

A variety of stalls selling foods and drinks and handmade decorations, good seating area as well.

Visited last week and whilst it was bustling and festive it felt a little different to previous years. Perhaps it was just the weather or maybe because it wasn’t night time. It’s still enjoyable and the food is still expensive but it’s nice to browse for a few Christmas ideas.

Worth a visit and if you like Gin then your right at home (reason I knocked star off as thought too many and could of had even bigger variety of stalls) Hot chocolate was lovely! Craft stalls of the glass and bottles looked sensational.

Went last year and enjoyed a great Christmassy Yorkshire pudding wrap, this year they replaced it with indian food??? What the hell has that got to do with Christmas? The "Christmas" alternatives being bland hog roast or totally miserable excuses for bratwurst. Do not even get me started on the appalling donuts. However, gift stalls are fantastic, try to go widweek if you can

We stayed in Winchester on Sunday night so we could visit in the evening and again on Monday morning, to combine with some Christmas shopping. The market is a little tricky to find but once we found our way, it was fantastic, with lots of stalls, a central food area and even live music from a local children's steel band. The atmosphere was very festive, especially with the backdrop of the cathedral and the beautiful lighting. I particularly liked the gluhwein🍷 and roasted chestnut 🌰 sellers. Recommended.

This place is pure magic! Free to enter, with fairly quick moving queues. Stepping into this festive wonderland feels magical right from the start. The twinkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine, and the delightful sounds instantly whisk you into the holiday spirit. The market's charm lies not only in its picturesque setting within the cathedral grounds, but also in the wide array of artisanal crafts and delectable treats on offer. From beautifully crafted ornaments to unique handmade gifts, there's something for everyone, making it a shopper's paradise during the festive season. The heartwarming ambiance is further enhanced by the cheerful vendors, adding a personal touch to the experience. And let's not forget the culinary delights—indulging in the delicious seasonal food and beverages is an absolute treat. The mulled wine and scrumptious festive treats are simply divine. It's a magical destination that embodies the true essence of the holiday season and creates unforgettable memories for all who visit.

Fantastic array of food stalls and other Christmas stalls. No entry fee however as expected with any Christmas market the food and drink are higher than expected. I would recommend visiting on a weekday as this will be significantly quieter with all stalls remaining there.

This is solely for a quick photo opportunity for the last resting place at Jane Austen's House. The house is simple and in line with the street. It is not open to the public and there is a Blue Plaque that provides a reference to her being there in her last days. You will spend not even a minute there and it is not worth going out of your way to visit.

I get quite emotional about Jane Austen and touring her last place of residence was no exception. The house owned, renovated and maintained by Winchester College will be open until November as part of the celebrations, commemorating 250 years since her death. A must visit for students, fans and tourists alike to pay homage to England's finest author. Sorry Shakespeare fans.

Lovely house in a picturesque village, having an interest in history we had a great day out, some original furniture and amazing history. Parking is a little difficult as it can get very busy but we'll worth it. Some other lovely thatched cottages in the village as well as the little church and manor hall which are also worth a look.

Ah, don't be fooled, this isn't the house where Jane lived. Oh no, instead this is the residence that Jane spent her last days in, so not quite as cheery a place as that slightly more charming gaff of hers in Chawton  To further add to your disappointment, it's a private house whereby the best viewing you're going to achieve is sticking your nose up against the net curtained windows. There's a blue plaque above the door, a bay window, a chimney, a front door and some windows but that's all can be said really. A bit of history for you. In 1816, Jane began to suffer from Addisons disease, became weaker and finally pegged it on the 18th July 1817. They buried her at Winchester cathedral, mainly because it was handy and pretty much meant just jumping over the garden fence. If you like the outside of houses then this could be one for you but if you like Jane Austen, maybe go to the other house or stay at home and read Pride And Prejudice, or something.

Good to stop and look at the outside of the house when visiting Winchester College. Did not go in so cannot vouch for any tours or anything.

Great lady died too young Hampshire most famous resident

The house in College street Winchester were she stayed during the last days of her life, and were she died. Not open for visitors. Location near to Kingsgate / Winchester Cathedral.

I'm not a wine drinker but this place was fun to visit and quite original. Load up a card with an amount and go make your way through one of the 5-8 (can't quite remember) different quirky little rooms. All wine is self serve, but beers, spirits and soft drinks are available downstairs at the bar. Just after the bridge, opposite the Bishop on the Bridge pub.

Favourite wine bar. An absolute must. Coravin wine dispensing system where customers use a pre-paid card and dispense their own wine. The best thing is that any single wine is replaced just three times before a totally new wine is used in its place. Lovely and cosy yet vibrant inside too.

Really nice relaxed place.if you like wine then it’s great, you get a card from the bar and load it with money, you then go into different rooms which have wine bendy machines, I would say on average It’s £5 a glass of wine. You can order beer and other drinks at the bar. I did take a fall down their stairs because of the layout but apart from this it was cool.

Quirky, cool and different. Great selection of different wines and plenty of classic board games as well as new. Staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming.

Nice concept, reasonable selection of wine, interesting decor and layout, but the technology malfunctioned on three separate occasions during one visit. The machine thinks there’s more wine in the bottle than there really is, which results in short measures and reduced choice. We also found it a little pricey considering the ‘self-serve’ nature of the set up.

Relaxed environment. Fun gimmick of the card and wine vending machines. Definitely worth a look if you want a wine evening. Wines all have a very good amount of info on them for the uneducated like myself, and the taster size plus the literature should let you find something you like even if you've never had wine before. Things that aren't wine are priced quite highly, so give the wine a go. Great sized tables/rooms, fun table top traditional pub games.

I used to go here often several years ago and excitedly revisited here recently during a trip to Winchester. I looked forward to chatting about wine to knowledgeable staff and enjoying a wide variety of interesting wines. Unfortunately it seems it has gone down hill a bit since then. Disappointingly, during my visit the wine dispensing machine malfunctioned multiple times meaning I kept having to get the staff to refund my card and I was unfortunately unable to try many of the wines which should have been on offer. I also found the selection to be less varied than I remember it being previously. I really hope they fix their machines and make a little effort to try to make this place as lovely as it used to be.

Called about a situation where we had recently moved into their jurisdiction and we had a lot of extra refuse beyond what could fit in the bins as a result, that we needed picked up. This was all due to unpacking and included unrecyclable waste such a bubble wrap etc It seemed like a totally normal and understandable situation, and not our fault. They not only refused to help but were impatient and blocking and curt in their response and tone. They were just trying to rudely get rid of me as soon as possible instead of letting me politely ask questions, often interrupting.

The sooner companies realise (including WCC) that these stupid apps are not working and get back to real people on the phones, doing their job, the better! Endless attempts to renew a waste bin online just leads to 'freezing' and no result with wasted time on the consumer's part!! Very frustrating.

In correspondence with someone in the parking department. I have been sent rude and condescending emails in response to my challenge of a PCN. The emails have not improved during correspondence and I am left feeling incredibly frustrated as there is no one to talk to. Having followed the guidelines for the free parking I was disgusted to receive a PCN and followed the appropriate channels to have it revoked. Sadly I received an email that clearly implied that they can do what they want and there is nothing that can be done because of their greed and apparent superiority. The manner on which I have been treated is utterly disgusting and anyone who works for this council should hide in shame because it has proven to be an inconvenience and not at all helpful in any situation. I called the office and was talked over the entire time by a rude woman who refused to help. When I requested a manager to talk to as I was fed up with being talked over, I was told there were none in today. I'm fairly certain this was a lie as it is the standard response of companies who do wrong and want to avoid doing anything to right the situation. Do not let them take any of your money. Greedy, rude, disrespectful, condescending and useless!

Always brilliant . No matter which dept I have dealt with in the last 8 years I get fast replies ,professional and supportive help , fare decisions. Plus I have not met one person I have not liked enormously. Thank you . Take care everyone :)

I have always spoken to helpful and polite employees who are doing their job! I haven’t always received the response I have hoped for, but this doesn’t mean I haven’t been heard and considered in my communications with them. I might not like to pay for my garden waste, I might not like to pay for parking outside my own house, but this isn’t a WCC issue.

Awful from the start, now refusing to do any further work for our disabled child as my husband asked a contractor to move off the drive, until we had started the school run ( they arrived 20minutes early) blocked us in. Advised us they would return later but after 3 hours of chasing they never did. Then I receive a letter accusing us of using abusive language thankfully my ring doorbell captured everything. I’ve had problems ever since I complained about a fire door they fitted ( that has failed all testing) but not rectified, water dripping through the ceiling after they fitted a shower (again not rectified) also the council team not following procedure and allowing us to get our own quotes and choose a contractor. I would love to know what the grant is now being spent on. Hopefully after they view the video they will see our side but I’m doubtful. Looks like a lengthy fight to get everything resolved. Oh how I love spending my days off wasting my time leaving messages.

Yesterday they moved my garden waste bin into the middle of my entrance thus blocking my drive but did not empty it. I could not report it before 12:00 today so I am supposed to wait another 2 weeks before any action is taken. That means no action will be taken! Bear in mind that due to Christmas & New Year, it is 4 weeks since the last collection. Will I be recompensed for this lack of contracted service? I doubt it! The plodders who gravitate into employment in the sleepy hollows of WCC do not care or understand the concept of customer service but they will have employment for as long as they want and a gold plated pension when they don't want! And we pay for it, through the nose!!!

Cornflowers Gift Shop in Winchester is a charming offering stylish gifts, jewellery, and accessories. Customers love its unique selection, excellent service, and festive atmosphere. It’s a great spot for thoughtful presents and locally crafted items.

This is a brilliant shop, full of things we all want and need, candles, socks, jewellery, cards, statutes, christmas goodies. I could go on, you need to see this place for yourself.

Love this shop. Always buy a new Christmas Decoration on Christmas Eve and managed to do this even this year! Unique gifts, I always find something I like.

You will want to make sure and stay away if you do not like friendly people, cozy atmosphere's, beautiful gifts (for you or someone else) and a bunch of other things that are nice for the soul. PS... The fake made and fake looking and real smelling Corn Flowers taste TERRIBLE! They assured me they would get warning signs regarding eating the PLASTIC flowers, and not stop me again next time though. So hopefully you won't make my very very avoidable mistakes.

What a lovely little shop, we popped in on Sunday 13/7 to browse and bought a hat and a pair of stripey socks. The two ladies working there on the day were lovely and most helpful. We should support small independent businesses like this, use them or lose them! Thank you ladies, it was a pleasure to meet you and thank you for your help. Richard & Paula

Very lovely owners, so friendly and welcoming! Great range of gifts for everyone. Will definitely come back next time we're in Winchester 🥰

Wonderful Gift Shop which is well worth browsing for special presents for friends & family. They are all of high quality including prints & calenders by the famous local artist George Shepard! Recommended! Enjoy!

Beautiful old gatehouse. One of the entrances to the cathedral.

Really nice and interesting area to roam

Amazing place and area in Winchester. Nice shops, close to the bishop palace and Jane Austen’s house.

In Winchester. My first visit there. Lovely city..

Stunning

Interesting area of Winchester with the small church on the wall

Beaitiful place

Beautiful area

(Translated by Google) Atmospheric picture in a nice city. All sights close together. Walking you see beautiful buildings passing by (Original) Sfeervol plaatje in een leuke stad. Alle bezienswaardigheden dicht bij elkaar. Al wandelend zie je mooie gebouwen voorbij komen

My four month infant could make a better sculpture than this using only twigs and mud. A truly sorry excuse for a landmark and a disservice to her majesty the queen no doubt, God rest her soul!

There are many more interesting things in Winchester than this.

(Translated by Google) Located between Westgate and Graet Hall. (Original) WestgateとGraetHallの間にあります。

(Translated by Google) Cozy courtyard. (Original) Уютный двор.

During our holiday break in the first week of January 2025, we visited Abbey Gardens. Upon arrival in the evening, despite the mild chill, the park exuded a sense of tranquility & tranquility. The park is meticulously maintained, featuring picturesque paths & historical landmarks. Our children were particularly delighted by the play area, which offered an array of exhilarating rides & climbing structures, providing ample opportunities for their active engagement. Abbey Gardens served as an ideal destination for a serene evening stroll, allowing our children to immerse themselves in the outdoors. I highly recommend visiting this beautiful place during your stay in Winchester.

Abbey Gardens is a picturesque urban park nestled in the heart of Winchester, a tranquil oasis adjacent to the magnificent Winchester Cathedral and the historic city centre. The park is beautifully landscaped, attracting a variety of waterfowl including ducks and elegant swans, making it a popular spot for visitors and locals alike to enjoy nature. Its well-maintained lawns, vibrant flowerbeds, and mature trees provide a serene setting for leisurely strolls, picnics, and simply unwinding by the water's edge, offering a peaceful escape within the bustling city.

Nice park with jogging trails, children's playground, free public toilet, etc.

A very scenic area. There are several benches and these are usually all occupied during the weekend. People also choose to sit on the grass. It is kept fairly tidy and it is a lovely place to visit.

Beautiful area, lovely park for kids to enjoy and a good space to walk around plenty to do.

Small, but pleasant park adjacent to King Alfred. Just enough benches to find somewhere to rest your legs. An ice cream vendor throughout the summer months. Public toilets. Flower borders. A children's play area. 🌹🍦🚾👪

Not much to see in park. There is a nice stream by it though.

Remember before they put this there watching an archaeological dig uncover all sorts of interesting stuff. Would have been better having that as a visitor attraction instead of the dreary small shopping centre with zero character and less than inspiring shops. Also the historical attraction is hugely overpriced.

With limited street parking in Winchester that is only available for an hour or so this car park is a perfect place to park and explore Winchester if you're a tourist and the rates are reasonable.

If you have anything bigger than a tiny car, you cannot park here. The spaces are the smallest I’ve ever seen in the UK and that’s saying something.

Tired centre, needs bringing into the 21st century. The centre needs to be fully occupied. 2 stars awarded in 2018. December 2019. Since the refurbishment the centre has improved Calendar club shop is seasonal, and usually close in most centres in January. New look shop looks as though it will possibly close in the near future. Then there will be two vacant shops. The shopping centre has been refurbished, the former open entrances are now able to be closed. The cleanliness has now vastly improved as the roosting pigeons no longer have access to the upper level ( non shopping ) . New shops have been added, TKMAX for example are already trading with others to follow. When fully open may merit 4 stars.

We like the shops which are there but it really is not enough and many shops end up closing down.

This Shopping Centre is ideally located in the middle of Winchester giving easy access to the high street shops and the Cathedral The downside is the car park charges and the fact if your car is any more than a modest size the tightness of the spaces and driveways is very challenging Pleased to see the opening of a Coffee Shop within the Centre

Shopping centre full of different retailers, lifts to all levels, underground parking. I had a enjoyable shopping experience and it's not far from bus station.

Very quick to take your money, will however cancel performance without any direct notification (found out via Facebook), will give you multiple email addresses to try and get a refund but every single one sends an automated message saying it isn't monitored, no telephone number to speak to anybody. Disgusting way to treat your customers

Only went for work not open to the public

An Interesting place to visit but only by appointment

Easy access to the site, down a muddy lane alongside the old route of the M3.

Local information and history, perfect for adults and children alike

County museum head quarters, no exhibits

My 5year old grandson lived it.

Decent medium-sized Zoo, with a wide range of animals. Giraffes, snow leopard, rhinos, Lemurs, ostriches, and more. Catering prices were reasonable. Layout not very intuitive though - plan your route around. On a fairly steep hill. Staff friendly and helpful.

Brought the family here on an inset day so it was quieter and we all had a wonderful time. I thought the grounds were very clean, the staff was friendly and helpful. Only complaint is the food and drinks are quite pricey but that's expected. Next time we'll opt to bring our own lunches as they offer picnic areas.

This was my first trip, and we visited as a large group but split up in to small groups. Tickets were pre-purchased in advance, which made entry quick and easy. There was plenty of car parking available. Staff I saw were friendly & helpful. Despite low expectations set by friends, I found this place to be fantastic. The animals appeared well cared for, and we managed to see all the ones we hoped to—and more. There are lots of picnic spots and climbing areas for children, which made it very family-friendly. Food and gift shop items were reasonably priced. The only downside was that it was a hot day and all the drinks we bought from the cafe there were warm due to broken fridges—an issue we were told has been ongoing. While this didn’t ruin our experience, it did feel like a waste of money. I’d recommend bringing your own picnic and would definitely visit again.

lovely day out with the little one. thoroughly enjoyed. lots of animals to see and lots of areas for the little one to explore. some food bars with "normal" food would be nice. chips, hotdogs, burgers etc. but bought own picnic so was ok.

Big zoo, plenty to do, been wanting to take the kids for ages and didn't disappoint at all. Easily can spend 4-5hrs there. A lot of walking due to size of zoo. Plenty for kids to do, nice little parks and a cafe area with a good view. Will be going back at some point.

What a great Zoo as Zoos go. Animals have plenty of space in their enclosures with many of them being out to be seen. The Lego feature currently on show is great with guess the mammoth bring much entertainment. The little zoo tour on the overland train is worth doing. Be prepared to walk a few steps and enjoy.

Had a brilliant day out here. The park is really well designed so there's a chance to see the animals from different sides. Staff are all really friendly and helpful.

While I truly appreciated the creativity and effort that went into the Mesmerica show which the planetarium kindly hosted, I found it difficult to fully relax and enjoy it due to audience members seated behind me who were eating and drinking throughout the entire performance. The rustling of crisp packets, popcorn, and drink lids was very distracting, and it made it hard to immerse myself in what was otherwise a stunning one-hour show. I was so disappointed this happened to us as we spent a lot of money to take time to see the show and was very much looking forward seeing it. It was clear that the noise also disturbed other audience members, but no one wanted to make a fuss or challenge them, so the distractions continued throughout. We kept glancing over with annoyed expressions, but unfortunately, it didn’t resolve the issue. I spoke with staff at the venue, and I understand that it is normally allowed to eat and drink during the show. However, given how immersive and quiet this particular performance was, I felt that allowing eating and drinking during the show was not ideal for the audience experience. I don’t blame the venue staff — they were only following company policy — but it’s a real shame that this was allowed during such a sensory show. I contacted the company afterwards, but the reply felt like a generic template rather than a sincere apology or explanation. With clearer audience guidance and a more personal response to feedback, this could have been a truly amazing experience. As I would like to return to see another show.

Wonderful time here. My kids aged 10 and 8 absolutely loved it. So much to look at and get stuck into. They particularly liked the space section downstairs. The show is worth the extra £4 . Exciting and educational for everyone and has the wow factor. Car park is free which is really good, felt the tickets were a little on the high side but still enjoyed the experience and would visit again

Lovely staff very helpful. We had a disabled adult in the party. There were no car paking spaces available for his wheelchair. Have to say the food hall and toilets are dirty and not a pleasant place to eat. Most of the interactive displays did not work. The only saving grace was the Planatorium show.

First visit last night to see Mesmerica. An Audio/Visual treat. We will be returning to see a Pink Floyd event or similar. I'm also keen on general Astromony.

It's an expensive day out and it was merely "OK". A lot of learning machines were too text heavy, and fundamentally not that interesting if you got down to the meaning of it. So what age are they for? Too simple for older kids and too text heavy for younger kids. I went here about 10 years ago and there were better fixtures back then. Quite a few didn't work properly also. Planetarium was decent.

This is an exciting, fun place for children to visit to explore science. I liked the fact that the decor and theme revolve around both physical sciences and space travel. The shows are well curated and informative. Grown ups enjoy them as well. The planetarium is conducive for learning. Although the projection is from the giant ceiling, you get a feeling of looking into the sky without the drag of straining the neck. The bookstore stocks books and toys. The centre is constantly cleaned even with the huge footfall. Parking is massive but paid for. There is an Inn on the property as well for people who have to travel long distances to Winchester. Overall, it was a great experience.

Fantastic place - we visit every year and the kids do not get bored. The team are all extremely enthusiastic and full of energy which is great at getting the kids engaged in learning. The exhibits are tonnes of fun as well as educational. You can easily spend an entire day at the centre - we always turn up by 10am and find ourselves leaving no earlier than 3:30-4:30pm Couldn’t recommend a visit enough!

Beautiful old castle, so impressive. And the history behind it , unbelievable. It does worth a visit so much to see and admire. Winchester is a beautiful town and has so much to offer.

It was free first of all and it was also accessible as we had a push chair. We walk around town and we follow a route to the ruins of the Castle

A very interesting piece of history which is only a few minutes walk from the cathedral and in fact is located right next to the current estate of the Bishop. Sadly as with time, parts of the site has now been secured off due to natural deterioration. But if you love history, I would suggest paying a quick visit to the ruins, the boards arounds the site can give you a good idea of what it was once like.

At each step in you are more amazed by the stone works inside. It’s a lovely distraction, a quiet and peaceful place by the river shore.. and st no charge at all! Well worth the visit

Loved this castle, best of all it was free! Wouldnt pay for seeing it though, its a wreck! 🤣

Quite small set of ruins, free though so it's an interesting little visit in-between other sites. There are refreshments available on site from Wednesday to Sunday.

Chill and relaxing site seeing. Good signage that explains the ruins of the palace. Nice bit of history. Clean. Signs leading to the location helped a little. There is an audio guide available. I didn’t try it so I am not sure how good is it. No tickets needed. Free entry.

The Riflemans Museum, located in the Peninsula Barracks in Winchester, is a fantastic little museum spread across two floors, complete with a stair lift for accessibility. We were amazed by the vast number of exhibits on display. The staff were very welcoming and informative, enhancing our experience. A standout feature is the extensive display dedicated to the Battle of Waterloo. This enormous display case, which is truly astonishing in scale, features approximately 20,000 soldiers and 9,000 horses. While the overall presentation is impressive, a closer look reveals countless intricate details and smaller scenes within the larger tableau. Additionally, a narrated light show occurs every 10 minutes, providing valuable insights into the diorama and the battle it represents. If you're a fan of the Sharpe novels, this museum is a must-visit. There is also a stunning collection of medals, which serve as a remarkable testament to military history. As someone joked, “blokes don’t do bling.” Overall, the museum is fascinating and set in a beautiful area. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Winchester, and it’s definitely worth the trip for anyone with an interest in the Napoleonic era.

We drove down to visit today, I love a regimental museum and this one was great. It's interesting to see the history and glory of it all. So many conflicts fought, so many deaths, so many medals issued; 59 Victoria Crosses here amongst the many others. This is well worth your time, just watching the battle of Waterloo diarama explain the battle was outstanding. I recommend attending and supporting all this history. The staff were very friendly and there is a lot of information spread across two floors. There is a stair lift to give access to the first floor, for those that need it.

We visited this museum on Saturday afternoon, expecting to go on to the Gurkha museum and others in the complex. We actually spent 3 hours in the RGJ Museum and that was with skimming over the post WW1 sections. What an amazing museum, so well done and so much to see and read. The dioramas were excellent, particularly the Waterloo one which was huge and gave a real scale of the conflict as well as some lovely personal details. For me the most interesting section was the Victorian era colonial wars with minor conflicts seemingly all over the globe, one after the other. A fabulous museum and worth visiting Winchester for on its own.

Loved this museum. If you have an interest in the regiment, the Waterloo period or of course the Sharpe novels then this museum is fantastic. From the Napoleonic to the modern period there is much to see here with an outstanding interactive model of Waterloo

Very interesting museum on two floors, with a stair lift. Lots of history to see. But the best bit is the display of the battle of Waterloo. Huge display case bigger than my living room with thousands of little figurines. The battle is explained with lighting and narration and is done very well.

A most informative museum into the Rifles regiment and the British army. The audio and visual display on the Battle of Waterloo, was very well done.

Brilliant museum! Goes into fantastic detail and exhibits so many historic uniforms, medals, trophies and weapons. There's also a fantastic diorama of the battle of Waterloo upstairs that lights up and takes you through the sequence of the entire battle. Well worth walking up the hill from the city centre to visit.

What a fantastic experience my wife had driving 4 different types of tracked vehicles, She's always wanted to drive a tank and she got the opportunity to drive a Stormer High Velocity Missile Carrier, a 432 Armoured Personnel Carrier, an Abbot Self-Propelled Howitzer, and a Chieftain Main Battle Tank, all 55 tons of it. To be honest she drove them better than her car 🤣. I would highly recommend Juniper Leisure as the experience is top notch, the staff are friendly and attentive and they make sure everyone is safe and has a great time. My wife and I travelled 5hrs for her to have the experience and it was worth every penny to see the beaming smile on her face. It was just a shame I couldn't drive them too but that's what I get for being a big guy as I don't fit in the driver's seat. Make sure you check the size requirements before you book. Big thanks to Juniper Leisure for a great experience, I got lots of brownie points built up with the wife 🤣. PS. The homemade cake was lovely 😁.

What a great day, juniper leisure was certainly worth the 3 hour drive, I'd do it again tomorrow. Driving 4 types of tanks and learning how to precisely control them, even changing gears was so much fun. The staff were all very welcoming and happy to answer all my questions. It was a very well organised day with something to do all the time, free tea, coffee and cakes and a small menu of hot sandwiches to buy which were very nice! I can't say enough nice things about my day at Juniper Leisure. I recommend everyone to give them a try if you fancy a day of tanking fun!

We bought this for my mum for her 60th and had a really great morning out! My mum really enjoyed driving the tanks and we also had the chance to ride on a couple ourselves whilst we were waiting. All very well organised and there were refreshments (really nice cake) included in our spectator cost. Highly recommend for a big pressie!

Fabulous day today with Juniper Leisure tank driving. Kev and his team were informative, fun very friendly and were all focused in ensuring you are having a fabulous day. Well worth doing if you like the thought of driving a range of armored vehicles off road in a safe fun environment then these guys are great from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. Thank you.

Absolutely fantastic experience. Well organised. Staff are wonderfully friendly and very helpful. My son (16) throughly enjoyed the entire day!

Had an absolute blast driving some serious kit - MBT, Abbot Self-Propelled Gun, Stormer, and an APC. All ticked off the list. One word: amazing. And yes… the tea and cake were definitely up there with the highlights!

We have just returned home from a fabulous day tank driving. The whole set up is perfect, plenty of places to sit, facilities that are clean, free tea, coffee, water, squash & cake/biscuits. The instructors are excellent - really clear in their guidance and are very friendly with good humour. I felt safe in every tank and was a bit nervous to begin with, but they all put me at ease. All in all, they clearly know what they are doing, the operation was smoothly ran with friendly staff wherever you turned. At the end of the day you even got a certificate to take home. There was even cooking apples we could take home from the farm… that’s tomorrow’s crumble sorted! What’s not to love, thank you so much for an excellent day.

A monument waiting for you patiently by the side of the street. Located at the heart of the main street. Its beauty is ruined by the surrounding buildings, seemingly ready to engulf it. Well there is a bench just on the opposite side of the street for one to admire the beauty of the monument, standing tall in a busy street amidst the main market.

The Winchester Buttercross is a good example of Early Medieval tradition of High Crosses. Used as boundary marker of a significant territory and political power. There are twelve figures on the statue. You can't miss it in the middle of the busy High Street. You will be amazed how tall it is. A plaquette with a brief explanations can be found on the nearby building.

14th century place but renovated in past couple of times. Nice place to stroll around. Many people were siting there n their lunch bites or tea, coffee. Wanna read about its history n get more pics but don’t wanna disturb the people. Btw it’s worth to visit if u around in high street.

Right in the heart of Winchester’s High Street stands the Buttercross, a spiky Gothic beauty from the early 15th century, originally used as a medieval market stall — think Waitrose, but with more saints and fewer loyalty cards. Restored in 1865 by Victorian architect G.G. Scott (who couldn’t resist a bit of tinkering), the monument features twelve statues, including saints, bishops, and even King Alfred the Great, who seems to pop up everywhere in Winchester like a royal photobomber. Its name? Traders once sold butter, eggs, and cheese from its steps. In 1770, a local squire tried to nick it for his estate, but the good people of Winchester weren’t having it—they staged a mini-riot and saved their beloved cross. That’s civic pride with a side of cheddar..

This is one of many historic monuments in this beautiful City of Winchester,there is so much to see and do,we only had half a day nowhere enough to see everything this place has to offer.We managed to see the City Mill,the City Museum and of course the magnificent Cathedral,it’s full of interesting shops,cafes and restaurants with local inns scattered around,making it a great place to visit where there is something for everyone.We had a fantastic day and can highly recommend you visit if you are touring in this area.👍

Beautiful historic city with its famous cathedral and environs. Excellent shopping well worth a visit and very close to the M4 motorway.

Historic in nature…in the middle of vibrant and bustling market

An exceptional starting point for exploring Winchester! The staff were exceptionally friendly & provided invaluable guidance on what to see and do. They offered maps, walking routes, and even local event information. The center itself is immaculate, well-organised , and brimming with captivating local history. Highly recommended!

An excellent facility centrally located with treasure of information and very helpful staffs. Together with the reading material and maps there are other local souvenirs on sale in the shop. The place is with very neat and clean look and very inviting indeed.

I have never thought I would experience winchester in such a glamorous way!! I've been commuting to Winchester every single day and have never had the chance to look at the wonderful scenery which Winchester hides. Wonderful staff, especially Zumar!! She was absolutely brilliant at recommending me where to see these hidden gems and is absolutely hilarious!! Thank you very much!! Definitely made my day :)

Very useful information about the area. We were greeted by a lovely lady who asked if we need anything. When we left and stood outside looking at the map she then came out and gave us directions to a point of interest and showed us where to go. I wish I took her name so i could mention her but she was very helpful

Good service. Nice and friendly staffs.

I highly recommend the walking tour of Winchester. Our tour was lead by a very knowledgable lady. It lasted about two hours and finished in the great Hall.

We went in here needing directions and help in a bit of an emergency. The lady there couldn't have helped us enough. I'm sorry I didn't get your name (you know who you are). With your help, we made it to Southampton and changed cars. You saved our holiday! Thank you so much. 😍

Small but very interesting church in a unique location above a city gate

I rarely ever review churches, because I don't like reviewing something that many consider sacred. However, I feel the need to comment on this tiny church, which was such a spectacularly quiet and peaceful place in such an unusual location. It was wonderfully quaint, set in a very unusual setting for a church (being over the gate). Take a moment to enjoy the quiet here, and take a look at the awesome stained glass window too, which at our time of visiting was illuminated beautifully by the sun.

Small citygate that you walk under. Climb some steps to a church the size of your lounge. Awesome. Free entrance.

Teeny,tiny cute ancient church over the Kingsgate. no entrance fee (just donate what you can afford) Just popped up the steps to show to visiting European friends a bit of history. Wooden roof beams,floor,pews.Window.

History is all around worth to visit this small crunch n area around

Small church in the arch over the street. Worth a visit.

Not at all what one would expect. A 'real' church built over an ancient gatehouse arch...remarkable. A quiet place of peace and reflection. Unfortunately a steep staircase is the only access, but if you can negotiate this, you must visit.

Nice hike. Fairly easy up and down. Lovely views on a clear day. There are different trails and the option to have plenty of space and be alone should you choose.

Really nice walks. Bit muddy when it's been raining, but all walks clearly labelled. Beautiful views. Cheap parking £3 all day.

Beautiful views and a lovely accessible walk. Great for a picnic! There are a number of small car parks close to the burial mounds.I only gave four stars because I prefer a walk which includes a river.

Lovely family walk to Iron age Fort. Yew trees along the way for kids to climb. Gorgeous views.

We love going here for a dog walk! The subtle climb leads to the most amazing views! Steeped in history and beautiful surroundings, you can't go wrong! Free parking and different paths you can explore.

Great for a family hike/walk with all level of difficulties. Beautiful scenery.

Absolutely tranquil place with stunning views. The place has plenty of trails to walk along or if you prefer you can ride on a bicycle in some parts. I visited on a lovely warm day with lots of sun and I took some amazing photos. Parking (where I parked anyway) is free too, so that is a nice bonus. Do you love green hills, trees scenic views and lots of sheep? If you do, then this place is definitely for you.

If you're into industrial history then you'll love this place. There were various different pumping engines being demonstrated and free guided tours of the works (once you've paid to get in). They sometimes have various displays outside as well. The event I went to had a display of classic cars. I believe the October open day will feature various steam machinery.

Well worth a visit. We took part in the guided tour. Apart from the museum with working engines and machines, there is a lovely walk and cafe. Lovely staff who want you to enjoy your visit. You do need to be mobile to make the most if it, and the ground is uneven in a few places. But we will definitely be back.

A piece of history - an Edwardian Water Pumping Station, associated lime kilns and quarry. Of special interest to steam enthusiasts. Now managed by a charitable trust and open one Sunday each month in the summer. Volunteers demonstrate the steam driven pumps, winches etc. Regular guided tours through the open days.

Came many years ago and it was interesting, however, on s return visit l was blown away with the improvements and how much was now open/ working. The staff were so friendly and the cafe was a welcome stop - yummy burger and scrumptious cake !! A fantastic day out and well worth a visit !!!

It's only open for.a few days each year so be sure to check out the next open day and add to your calendar. You'll have a surprisingly good visit, we found that there was an excellent trail sheet for the children, lots of good information on the way round to explain each part of the water pumping and softening process. There were many volunteers on hand to share their knowledge and experiences whilst the machines were running mostly on steam power as it would have in the Edwardian period. Everyone was friendly and helpful, there was a bbq on in addition to the cafe, both providing great value and fairly quick service considering it was a busy day.

Fantastic educational open day. So much you never see of how things work like this and the amazing work the volunteers and trust have put in to restore and maintain this waterworks. If you're slightly interested in engineering, the past, architecture, steam engines I highly recommend a visit.

What a great exhibit - if you want a fun, educational and historical couple hours out this is the place ! Old engines, mechanical works and pumps, little trains, vintage cars and a cute little nature trail - fun for all ages. They are open only a few days a year so make sure to book your calendar out.