Wolvesey Castle, also known as the Old Bishop’s Palace was built by the Bishop of Winchester Henry of Blois between 1130 and 1140. The castle was destroyed by Roundheads during the English Civil War in 1646. Read more…
Winchester City Mill is a great place to visit as it offers hands on activity so you can get to grips with how this urban working corn mill actually worked. Situated in the heart of Winchester the mill is powered from the River Itchen having recently been restored by the National Trust. Here you can have a turn at milling Read more…
Best known for its fine gardens, Hinton Ampner is an elegant country house with an outstanding collection of furniture, paintings and objets d’art. Read more…
Winchester Great Hall is a medieval hall that is considered to be one of the finest in great halls in England. The hall was built between 1222 and 1236 and houses the famous round table. For many years, it was used as a courthouse. Now surrounded by local government offices, the remains of the castle and the modern law courts. Read more…
Winchester Cathedral is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe, with the longest nave and greatest overall length of any Gothic cathedral. The cathedral as it stands today was built from 1079 to 1532 and is dedicated to numerous saints, most notably Swithun of Winchester. Though churches were recorded in Winchester as early as 164, the first Christian church Read more…
