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 symbol 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
public school
Wolvesey Castle - the
medieval palace of the Bishop's of Winchester.
Winchester 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.
Light
Infantry Museum
Royal
Green Jackets Museum
Royal
Hampshire Regiment Museum
Winchester City Walk - a wonderful walking tour taking in most of Winchester's historic highlights.
Winchester
Cathedral -
One of the great examples of medieval architecture in England.
A see as early as 662, Winchester was home to St.
Swithun, an early bishop. Winchester's greatest bishop
was William of Wykeham, founder of Winchester College and
New College, Oxford.
St
Cross - The oldest almshouse
in England.
St
Swithun biography
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 link to King Arthur?
