Local Interest

Local Places of Interest

The ancient capital of England, Winchester has much in the way of historic and cultural interest, including:-

• Winchester Cathedral and The Great Hall containing King Arthur’s Round Table

• Winchester College Public School (which ranks with Eton & Harrow public schools)

• Wolvesey Palace -home of the Bishop of Winchester

• St Cross Church -with it’s tradition of bread and beer for the traveller

• The Westgate and Old City Walls. Abbey House and the Abbey Gardens.

• The Guildhall St Giles and St Catherine’s Hills -which afford wonderful views over the City.

• Historic City strategic in Roman times; capital of England under King Alfred (see his statue) and important medieval city at the heart of England’s history

You can easily spend a whole day soaking up the historical features of the City.