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Major Attractions in Winchester

Winchester Castle - Arthur's Round Table Hyde Abbey - ancient Norman abbey remains.
Jane Austen's House - the house where the author spent her last days.
King Alfred's statue - the story behind the symboil of Winchester.
Queen Eleanor's Garden - a peaceful recreation of a medieval garden.
St Swithun's upon Kiftsgate Church - a delightful small medieval church sitting atop a former city gate.
Winchester Castle - the remains of the former royal castle.
Winchester Cathedral - the pride of Winchester; the longest Gothic cathedral in England.
Winchester School - the famous publis school
Wolvesey Castle - the medieval palace of the Bishop's of Winchester.

 

11th Century Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity. Transepts, crypts and part of nave 1079-1093, by Bishop Walkelyn. Tower fell 1107 and rebuilt later. Retro-choir and Lady Chapel early 13th Century. Nave remodelled by Bishop Edington 1345-66, and William of Wykeham 1366-1404, with his master mason William of Wynforde; a Perpendicular recasing of the Norman nave. Cathedral built of Isle of Wight stone. Contains important furnishings of all periods, particularly the Bishops' chantry chapels. - Photo courtesy Hampshire Chronicle Group

 

Top 5 reasons to visit Winchester
1. The peaceful simplicity of Queen Eleanor's Garden
2. The view from the roof of Westgate
3. The magnificent interior of Winchester cathedral
4. The Riverside walk beside the old city walls
5. The "Round Table" - is there really a tie with King Arthur?

 

 

 

 

 

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Winchester Museums and Galleries
Statue of King Alfred at WinchesterWinchester is very well served by a wide variety of interesting museums:

Brooks Experience - explores the Roman and medieval heritage of Winchester.
City Museum - traces the rich history of the city from prehistoric times.
Historic Resource Centre - a vast repository of historical material on Winchester and its environs.
Guildhall Gallery - modern and period exhibitions of local art.
Westgate Museum - a fascinating glimpse into the past of Winchester.
Winchester Cathedral Triforium Gallery - treasures of the Cathedral on display, including one of the finest illuminated Bibles in existence.
Balfour Museum of the Red Cross - tells the story of the Red Cross and its Hampshire connections.
Light Infantry Museum
Royal Green Jackets Museum
Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral - One of the great examples of medieval architecture in England. A see as early as 662, Winchester was home to St. Swithin, an early bishop. Winchester's greatest bishop was William of Wykeham, founder of Winchester College and New College, Oxford.

 

Winchester is a city in southern England, and the administrative capital of the county of Hampshire, with a population of around 35,000. It is the seat of the City of Winchester local government district which covers a much larger area, and was formerly the capital of England.

Important historic buildings include Winchester Cathedral, built in the 12th century; the Great Hall, the only surviving portion of the old Royal Palace; and Winchester College, a public school founded in 1382.

The Great Hall was rebuilt, sometime between 1222-1235, and still exists in this form. It is most well known for King Arthur's Round Table, which has hung in the hall from at least 1463. The table actually dates from the 14th Century, and as such is not contemporary to Arthur. Despite this it still attracts many tourists. The table was originally unpainted, but was painted for King Henry VIII in 1522. The names of the knights are written around the edge of the table surmounted by King Arthur on his throne.

 

Winchester Where to Stay
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