Intro to Winchester
Sightseeing
You can't come to Winchester and not at least visit the outside of this majestic building.
On a dry day it's well worth having a picnic in the Cathedral Close. It's also worth a visit on a winter's evening as it looks spectacular in the dark.
There are many events run by and in The Cathedral so it is worth visiting their website to book a tour or a concert ticket.
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Catedrala Winchester
9 The ClYou can't come to Winchester and not at least visit the outside of this majestic building.
On a dry day it's well worth having a picnic in the Cathedral Close. It's also worth a visit on a winter's evening as it looks spectacular in the dark.
There are many events run by and in The Cathedral so it is worth visiting their website to book a tour or a concert ticket.
Winchester College
College StreetClimb St Catherine's Hill for the most spectacular city view. Explore the historic miz maze at the top
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St Catherine's Hill
Bull DroveClimb St Catherine's Hill for the most spectacular city view. Explore the historic miz maze at the top
Peninsula Barracks
Romsey RoadTry walking (or cycling) some of the South Downs Way the start of which is a 20 minute walk from The Studio
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South Downs Way. Westerly Start Point.
41 S Downs WayTry walking (or cycling) some of the South Downs Way the start of which is a 20 minute walk from The Studio
Walk the Itchen Navigation. Come rain, wind or shine this is a spectacular walk.
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The Itchen Navigation
Walk the Itchen Navigation. Come rain, wind or shine this is a spectacular walk.
Believed to be the country's oldest working mill. Over 1000 hyears of history - a rare example of a surviving urban workign corn mill. Flour milling demonstrations on saturdays and Sundays (and sometimes Wednesdays in the summer).
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Winchester City Mill
Bridge StreetBelieved to be the country's oldest working mill. Over 1000 hyears of history - a rare example of a surviving urban workign corn mill. Flour milling demonstrations on saturdays and Sundays (and sometimes Wednesdays in the summer).
The centre of Winchester's military history in the old Peninsular Barracks.
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Winchester's Military Museums
Romsey RoadThe centre of Winchester's military history in the old Peninsular Barracks.
Home to one of the greatest symbols of medieval mythology - King Arthur's Round Table.
The Great hall is said to be one of the finest surviving examples of a 13th century aisled hall.
Note that this is sometimes closed for private functions
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Marea Sală
Castle AvenueHome to one of the greatest symbols of medieval mythology - King Arthur's Round Table.
The Great hall is said to be one of the finest surviving examples of a 13th century aisled hall.
Note that this is sometimes closed for private functions
Take a stroll along the River Itchen and you will soon be in beautiful countryside. Walk past the Hospital of St Cross (well worth a stop for coffee or to see the gardens if you are lucky enough to be there on a date they are open!). Continue along and up the hill - the city views from the top of the hill are always wonderful.
River Itchen
Take a stroll along the River Itchen and you will soon be in beautiful countryside. Walk past the Hospital of St Cross (well worth a stop for coffee or to see the gardens if you are lucky enough to be there on a date they are open!). Continue along and up the hill - the city views from the top of the hill are always wonderful.
St Catherine's Hill
Bull DroveFood scene
Kyoto Kitchen
5 Parchment StSpectacular japanese restaurant. A real treat for dinner.
The most glorious coffee (I am reliably informed - I hate the stuff!)
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Coffee Lab
18a Little Minster StThe most glorious coffee (I am reliably informed - I hate the stuff!)
Another branch of this local coffee scene - serving delicious cakes, brunch and lunches. Seriously worth a visit. Good seating outside the front to watch the world going by.
The Square - by Coffee Lab
20-21 The SquareAnother branch of this local coffee scene - serving delicious cakes, brunch and lunches. Seriously worth a visit. Good seating outside the front to watch the world going by.
If you take a trip to St Catherines Hill or walk along the river then be sure to stop and reward yourself at this lovely cafe at the bottom of the hill. Delicious sandwiches, cakes and coffee (caters well for vegans, coeliacs)
The Handlebar Cafe
If you take a trip to St Catherines Hill or walk along the river then be sure to stop and reward yourself at this lovely cafe at the bottom of the hill. Delicious sandwiches, cakes and coffee (caters well for vegans, coeliacs)
Just fabulous brunch - try The Turkish
They also do great cocktails too!
Good for vegan, coeliacs etc.
thewinchesterorangery.com
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The Winchester Orangery
11 The SquareJust fabulous brunch - try The Turkish
They also do great cocktails too!
Good for vegan, coeliacs etc.
thewinchesterorangery.com
Another of Winchester's culinary treats. British influenced food - small plates or larger meals.
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No.5 Bridge Street
5 Bridge StAnother of Winchester's culinary treats. British influenced food - small plates or larger meals.
Craking place for a pint, a G&T or a meal. If you are lucky enough to grab a table outside then you will also be on Winchester Cathedrals doorstep.
If you are a gin lover - try a "Twisted Nose" a great local gin.
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The Old Vine
8 Great Minster StCraking place for a pint, a G&T or a meal. If you are lucky enough to grab a table outside then you will also be on Winchester Cathedrals doorstep.
If you are a gin lover - try a "Twisted Nose" a great local gin.
Greens
4 Jewry StIndependent bar and kitchen.
Particularly wonderful in winter. Either for a meal in one of the dining rooms or just for a drink in the bar at an old school desk in front of one of the roaring open fires.
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The Wykeham Arms
75 Kingsgate StParticularly wonderful in winter. Either for a meal in one of the dining rooms or just for a drink in the bar at an old school desk in front of one of the roaring open fires.
Delicious coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch. Not open in the evenings. Be prepared to queue (or go early!) at the weekend. Doesn’t take bookings
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Josie's
6-8 High StDelicious coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch. Not open in the evenings. Be prepared to queue (or go early!) at the weekend. Doesn’t take bookings
Have a coffee, grab a sandwich or delicious loaf of bread!
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Hoxton Bakehouse Winchester
40 Jewry StHave a coffee, grab a sandwich or delicious loaf of bread!
Lovely local independent grocery store- in The Square just by the cathedral.
Shop by day, wine (and cocktails) by night.
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The Winchester Stable
31b The SquareLovely local independent grocery store- in The Square just by the cathedral.
Shop by day, wine (and cocktails) by night.
Michelin Star- book in advance!! “modern British with influences from all over the culinary world. Our ingredients are sourced from some of the best local suppliers that can be found and we are lucky enough to have our own forager who brings the most seasonal and fresh products available, on a daily basis.
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The Black Rat Restaurant
88 Chesil StMichelin Star- book in advance!! “modern British with influences from all over the culinary world. Our ingredients are sourced from some of the best local suppliers that can be found and we are lucky enough to have our own forager who brings the most seasonal and fresh products available, on a daily basis.
Tom's Deli
56 St George's StShopping
Sass & Edge
Market StreetIndependent clothes shop for those who can't resist shopping while they are on holiday!
Fantastic independent clothes and homeware shop. A treat to visit.
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The Hambledon
10 The SquareFantastic independent clothes and homeware shop. A treat to visit.
Pavilion
23 The SquareAnother wonderful independent clothes shop for men and women
P&G Wells
11 Kingsgate StWonderful book shop on College Walk (right next to Winchester College). Well worth a trip
Entertainment
Theatre Royal Winchester
Jewry StreetIf you fancy a theatre trip this is worth a visit
What is not to love? Comfy sofas and wine in a real glass (yes a glass!) served in your seat. Then add the menu of sour dough pizzas, padron peppers, flatbreads and dips. Just bliss even before the film starts!
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Everyman Cinema - Winchester
Southgate StreetWhat is not to love? Comfy sofas and wine in a real glass (yes a glass!) served in your seat. Then add the menu of sour dough pizzas, padron peppers, flatbreads and dips. Just bliss even before the film starts!
Cabinet Rooms
Jewry StreetSpecialty coffee by day wonderful cocktails by night!
Varies from day to day but usally Thurdays-Sunday there is a market along the high street.
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Catedrala Winchester
9 The ClVaries from day to day but usally Thurdays-Sunday there is a market along the high street.
Worth a trip for the cosy pub atmosphere combined with eccentric interior!
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The Black Boy
1 Wharf HillWorth a trip for the cosy pub atmosphere combined with eccentric interior!