About Winchester
Winchester was the capital of Anglo-Saxon England and remains a cathedral city of global importance. The cathedral has the longest medieval nave in Europe; the Great Hall houses the legendary Round Table. The High Street and water meadows complete the picture.
Top attractions in and around Winchester
- Winchester Cathedral
- Great Hall & Round Table
- Winchester College
- City Mill
- Winchester City Museum
- Jane Austen's House (Chawton, nearby)
- South Downs Way
- River Itchen walk
- Marwell Zoo (nearby)
- Winchester Castle (Great Hall)
Getting there
Main train station: Winchester (London Waterloo ~1h, Southampton ~20m)
Airport(s): Southampton (train to Winchester), Heathrow (coach/train)
Station is a 10-minute walk from the cathedral and High Street.
Top hotels in Winchester
The Winchester Royal
St Peter Street, Winchester SO23 8BS
Historic hotel with restaurant near the cathedral.
Hotel du Vin Winchester
Southgate Street, Winchester SO23 9EF
Boutique hotel with bistro in a former hospital.
The Winchester Hotel
Paternoster Row, Winchester SO23 9LQ
Hotel with restaurant in the heart of the city.
The Old Vine
8 Great Minster Street, Winchester SO23 9HA
Character pub with rooms near the cathedral.
Holiday Inn Winchester
Telegraph Way, Winchester SO21 1HZ
Reliable option with pool; short drive to centre.