What to do and see in Winchester, England: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

October 4, 2021 Trinity Boughner

Winchester is a city and the county town of Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs National Park, along the course of the River Itchen. It is situated 61 miles (98 km) south-west of London and 13.6 miles (21.9 km) from Southampton, its closest city. At the time of the 2011 Census, Winchester had a population of 45,184. The wider City of Winchester district which includes towns such as Alresford and Bishop's Waltham has a population of 116,800.
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1. Winchester Cathedral

9 The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS England +44 7903 347697 [email protected] http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
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4.5 based on 4,333 reviews

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral is one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Europe, nestled at the heart of historic Winchester. It has been a place of worship and welcome for over 900 years and is one of the most historically significant buildings in Britain. Step inside to marvel at the longest medieval Nave in Europe, admire stunning architecture and encounter priceless treasures including the 12th-century Winchester Bible. Winchester Cathedral is the resting place of Saxon royalty and Jane Austen, the much-loved English novelist. Don't miss the new exhibition Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation which takes visitors through 1,000 years of history from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. One of the best ways to explore is with a guided tour, available from 10am - 3pm Monday to Saturday. After your visit, take time to enjoy delicious home-cooked food in the Cathedral Refectory with its medieval walled garden or browse the Cathedral Shop for souvenirs and exclusive gifts.

Reviewed By JaneB2282

We visited Winchester Cathedral today and can throughly recommend the 1 hour guided tour, it gave great insights into the history and stories behind this beautiful Cathedral and our tour guide Lorraine Estelle was wonderful and definitely deserves a special mention ..

2. St Mary's Church

Alresford Road Itchen Stoke, Winchester SO24 0QU England http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Marys-Church-Itchen-Stoke-Hampshire
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

St Mary's Church

3. Old Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church Lane, off Alresford Rd Preston Candover, Winchester RG25 2EN England http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Mary-the-Virgin-Old-Church-Preston-Candover-Hampshire/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Old Church of St Mary the Virgin

4. St Paul's

St. Pauls Hill, Winchester SO22 5AB England
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

St Paul's

5. St Mary's Church

St. Mary's Sleepers Hill Kings Somborne, Winchester SO22 4ND England
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

St Mary's Church

6. St Bartholomew's Church

1 King Alfred Place, Winchester SO23 7DF England
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

St Bartholomew's Church

7. St.-Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church

St. Swithun Street, Winchester SO23 9JP England +44 1962 849434 http://www.achurchnearyou.com/winchester-st-swithun-upon-kingsgate/
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

St.-Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church

Reviewed By paultX473WT - Winchester, United Kingdom

Well worth a visit. (It won't take long!!!) I suggest that you take a pretty walk, starting at the cathedral, going through the Inner Close (to the right of the cathedral west front) and out under the Priors Gate. The church is right in front of you. After you have visited, pass under the gate and turn right passing Jane Austen's house, visiting Winchester College, pass the Bishop's Palace, visit Wolvesey Castle, then go straight on, along the footpath and walk by the river, ending up at the Bishop on the Bridge pub. Not including visits, the walk will take about 20 minutes.

8. St. Peters Convent

Saint Peter Street, Winchester SO23 8BW England +44 1962 852804
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

9. St John The Baptist Church

St. Johns Street, Winchester SO23 0HF England
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

10. Welcome Gospel Hall

High Street, Winchester SO23 9JX England +44 7707 785440 https://welcomehall.org/

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