Guidebook for Winchester
Parks & Nature
the start of the South Downs. It is a wonderful 4 km (2.5 miles) walking loop with fabulous views over St Cross and Winchester.
55 residents recomanen
St Catherine's Hill
Bull Drovethe start of the South Downs. It is a wonderful 4 km (2.5 miles) walking loop with fabulous views over St Cross and Winchester.
Farley Mount monument
Mount Rdwonderful walks and views to the Isle of Wight
Entertainment & Activities
Everyman Cinema - Winchester
Southgate Street cinema 1,300m walk (usually via The Wykeham Arms)
Only 7 miles away, Marwell Zoo is 140 acres is home to over 1,200 animals of 135 different species. Tigers, giraffes, penguins, meerkats and many other stars! £15 per adult. See their website (marwell org uk).
176 residents recomanen
Zoo Marwell
Thompson's LaneOnly 7 miles away, Marwell Zoo is 140 acres is home to over 1,200 animals of 135 different species. Tigers, giraffes, penguins, meerkats and many other stars! £15 per adult. See their website (marwell org uk).
Getting Around
About 2,000m walk, takes about 25 minutes - 4 trains an hour to London Waterloo station - expresses only take 55 minutes
7 residents recomanen
Railway Station (Stop Qc)
About 2,000m walk, takes about 25 minutes - 4 trains an hour to London Waterloo station - expresses only take 55 minutes
Food Scene
traditional pub with open fires, great beers and wines and a fine restaurant - approx 1,000m / 10 minutes walk
48 residents recomanen
The Wykeham Arms
75 Kingsgate Sttraditional pub with open fires, great beers and wines and a fine restaurant - approx 1,000m / 10 minutes walk
Rick Stein, Winchester
8 High Sthe is the man for fish!
The Chesil Rectory
1 Chesil Stfine dining, a place for celebrating
Côte - Winchester
73 High Stnew, polished and convincingy French
outstanding quality Japanese restaurant. Now at 5 Bridge St, Winchester, SO23 0HN
21 residents recomanen
Kyoto Kitchen
5 Parchment Stoutstanding quality Japanese restaurant. Now at 5 Bridge St, Winchester, SO23 0HN
consistent value for money and good atmosphere. refurbished in 2022
12 residents recomanen
Brasserie Blanc - Winchester
20 Jewry Stconsistent value for money and good atmosphere. refurbished in 2022
the original HdV that started the chain and still the best - 20 minutes walk
9 residents recomanen
Hotel du Vin Winchester
14 Southgate Stthe original HdV that started the chain and still the best - 20 minutes walk
Gandhi Indian Restaurant
163-164 High Stthe first and best Indian restaurant in town
First Plaice
81 St Cross Rdthe closest take away Fish 'n Chippy at only 500m
The Bell Inn
83 Saint Cross Roadits only 500m and the food is quite good
The Green Man
53 Southgate Stright opposite the Everyman Cinema, rounds off a nice evening
Well conceived pizza, salad and pie place which specialises in west country ciders - inexpensive yet good quality - we love it!
12 residents recomanen
The Winchester Stable
31b The SquareWell conceived pizza, salad and pie place which specialises in west country ciders - inexpensive yet good quality - we love it!
Highly recommended for ambience and reasonable value. It is bright and beautiful, The Ivy Brasserie provides a pretty good food and service
33 residents recomanen
The Ivy Winchester Brasserie
103-104 High StHighly recommended for ambience and reasonable value. It is bright and beautiful, The Ivy Brasserie provides a pretty good food and service
Shoal
The BroadwayGreat quality/price for fish and chips and similar dishes
Gurkha's Inn
17 City RdPersonal curry favourite - always busy, so you need to book.
the nearest (500m) welcoming pub/microbrewery with covered garden areas, real ales and great value food
The Queen Inn
the nearest (500m) welcoming pub/microbrewery with covered garden areas, real ales and great value food
Drinks & Nightlife
innocently named after the sooty lads who unloaded coal from the nearby canal this is an eccentric pub that rewards a lovely 1500m walk through the water meadows
33 residents recomanen
The Black Boy
1 Wharf Hillinnocently named after the sooty lads who unloaded coal from the nearby canal this is an eccentric pub that rewards a lovely 1500m walk through the water meadows
Sightseeing
the longest medieval church in Christendom, beautiful Norman to Gothic architecture and world class artwoks such as the 1160 illuminated Winchester Bible, Holy Sepulchre Chapel frescos, modern sculptures. Go in, donate £12 (to help cover running costs) and take a free tour to really appreciate this wonder.
199 residents recomanen
Catedral de Winchester
9 The Clthe longest medieval church in Christendom, beautiful Norman to Gothic architecture and world class artwoks such as the 1160 illuminated Winchester Bible, Holy Sepulchre Chapel frescos, modern sculptures. Go in, donate £12 (to help cover running costs) and take a free tour to really appreciate this wonder.
The oldest (1133) and the largest medieval almshouse in Britain. It continues the ancient tradition of the Wayfarer's Dole which consists of a small cup of ale and a piece of bread provided on request from the porter. The grounds are just magnificent. You may recognise the Master's Garden used in archery scenes in Wolf Hall TV programme.
16 residents recomanen
The Hospital of St Cross
Saint Cross Back StreetThe oldest (1133) and the largest medieval almshouse in Britain. It continues the ancient tradition of the Wayfarer's Dole which consists of a small cup of ale and a piece of bread provided on request from the porter. The grounds are just magnificent. You may recognise the Master's Garden used in archery scenes in Wolf Hall TV programme.
Take a short tour of the school founded by Bishop William of Wykeham in 1382 to replenish the clerics lost to the Plague. It consistently ranks as one of the best schools in the World - and now educates girls too. The school buildings take up a large part of St Cross south of the Cathedral Kings Gate arch (used for film sets such a Les Miserables)
28 residents recomanen
Winchester College
College StreetTake a short tour of the school founded by Bishop William of Wykeham in 1382 to replenish the clerics lost to the Plague. It consistently ranks as one of the best schools in the World - and now educates girls too. The school buildings take up a large part of St Cross south of the Cathedral Kings Gate arch (used for film sets such a Les Miserables)
University of Winchester
Sparkford Roada successful University in leafy Winchester
High above Portsmouth Historic, Navy and Leisure Dockyards the view, on a clear day, across The Solent to the Isle of Wight is fabulous. Gun Wharf Quays discount shopping, eating and entertainment centre is at your feet.
148 residents recomanen
Torre Spinnaker
High above Portsmouth Historic, Navy and Leisure Dockyards the view, on a clear day, across The Solent to the Isle of Wight is fabulous. Gun Wharf Quays discount shopping, eating and entertainment centre is at your feet.
Arts & Culture
Theatre Royal Winchester
Jewry Streeta packed programme of plays, comedians and musicians
a bright artists cooperative offering beautiful art for sale and short, fun courses on artistic techniques -
The Colour Factory
Gordon Roada bright artists cooperative offering beautiful art for sale and short, fun courses on artistic techniques -
Winchester Castle was founded in 1067 by William the Conqueror shortly after his victory at the Battle of Hastings. In 1222 Henry III, with his love of architecture, began the construction of one of the earliest Gothic styled medieval halls. Thomas Malory, the 15th century author of Le Morte D’Arthur, identified Winchester as the site of Camelot. The iconic Round Table, famously linked to the legends of King Arthur and his Knights, dominates the Great Hall.
55 residents recomanen
La Gran Sala
Castle AvenueWinchester Castle was founded in 1067 by William the Conqueror shortly after his victory at the Battle of Hastings. In 1222 Henry III, with his love of architecture, began the construction of one of the earliest Gothic styled medieval halls. Thomas Malory, the 15th century author of Le Morte D’Arthur, identified Winchester as the site of Camelot. The iconic Round Table, famously linked to the legends of King Arthur and his Knights, dominates the Great Hall.
The Square, beside the Cathedral, is the heart and soul of Winchester. Hospitable, creative and charming.
The Square
The SquareThe Square, beside the Cathedral, is the heart and soul of Winchester. Hospitable, creative and charming.
Live music, talks and lectures and frequent exhibitions - as well as the city library
The Arc Winchester
Jewry StreetLive music, talks and lectures and frequent exhibitions - as well as the city library