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What to do and see in Winchester, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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 TOURIST GUIDES
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Guided walking tours of Winchester by qualified Green and Blue Badge Guides who provide a range of guided tours to bring alive this historic city for visitors and locals alike. Daily city tours and special interest tours at different times all year. All guides share a genuine enthusiasm and detailed knowledge, have passed rigorous exams and are accredited by the recognised industry bodies.
2. Old Winchester Hill
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By myrab666 - Southampton, United Kingdom
We enjoyed a very hot walk recently around Old Winchester Hill, if you like flora and fauna then this is the place especially in August as the wild flowers and butterflies were amazing. Car park near top and gentle walk to the top. The views are excellent too but be warned no picnics allowed within the site which was a shame so we had to delay our lunch until much later. We then drove onto Beacon Hill and enjoyed different views. Can thoroughly recommend but perhaps not on quite such a hot day!
3. Winchester Cathedral
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4.5 based on 4,333 reviews
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 ..
4. HorsePower: The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
5. The Great Hall
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4.5 based on 1,201 reviews
The Great Hall is one of the finest surviving medieval aisled halls of the 13th century and is all that remains of Winchester Castle. The Great Hall is open daily to the public offering a unique historical experience and the chance to see the greatest symbol of medieval mythology: King Arthur's Round Table. Visitors can also see Queen Eleanor's garden, a recreation of an enclosed medieval garden, providing an injection of nature. Entry charges apply, please visit our website for further details.
Reviewed By Stylish60 - Folkestone, United Kingdom
The Great Hall was stunning. The Table was very interesting but so were the stained glass windows. Lovely adjacent medieval garden and the Long Gallery was informative although it jumped around chronologically!
6. Winnall Moors Nature Reserve
7. Winchester City Mill
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4.5 based on 726 reviews
Winchester City Mill is a working watermill dating back to at least Saxon times; now fully restored by the National Trust, the City Mill is probably the oldest working watermill in the UK. Inside visitors can discover more about the mill’s long and fascinating history as well as see the mill in action and learn how we produce traditional stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the River Itchen. Our team of volunteer millers provide flour milling demonstrations every Saturday and Sunday as well as Wednesdays during the summer months. The City Mill is also home to a wide variety of wildlife including kingfishers, grey wagtails, wild trout, water voles and even otters which can be viewed from our on-site observation cameras.
Reviewed By stewartc640 - Chatham, United Kingdom
We visited the City Mill in Winchester on a short break to the city with friends. The mill is owned by the National Trust and entry is free to members. There is no car parking directly associated with the attraction but there are (pay & display) car parking in the city itself. The mill building is not large but is fully operational and there is a tremendous amount to see if you are interested in how these old industries operated. Entrance to the mill is via a small shop and here the visitor may purchase all manner of souvenirs and mementoes of their visit. After entering the mill ‘proper’ the visitor finds themselves in a large barn like area that contains the mill machinery that would have ground wheat to make flour. There is a lot of useful information concerning the history of the mil and the milling process and we also noticed that there was things for children to read and participate in, and these are set at a lower height level. Of additional interest was ‘recent’ video footage, of a family of otters that frequent one of the channels passing through the mill. Steps lead down to the water wheel itself, and on the day of our visit the river was in full flow and the mill wheel turned industriously whilst overflow water literally raced through a separate channel. Once again there was some explanatory information about the wheel including explanation of the different types of water wheel complete with interactive demonstrations. This area was truly atmospheric and as an engineer I could appreciate the amount of potential energy passing under the building and the mechanical workings of the mill harnessing this power. Another area off of the mill interior is the mill garden where the visitor may view the river passing though the mill though being a December afternoon we did not stay here too long. There is a café area off of the mill interior and this had a reasonable amount of seating for customers and also a toilet. The café served hot and cold drinks and also a good choice of snacks and our party’s spent some time her enjoying a coffee together before leaving. We enjoyed our visit here to the City mill and would recommend it to others particularly of you are interested in witnessing a working water mill or as an educational visit for school; children.
8. Everyman Cinema
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By Niquety - Winchester, United Kingdom
A wonderful little cinema. Pay the extra couple of pounds for the comfy sofas, well worth it. Great selection of drinks at the bar. Very friendly and relaxing.
9. Winchester City Museum
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4.5 based on 247 reviews
Located in the heart of the historic city of Winchester, City Museum tells the story of England’s ancient capital, the seat of Alfred the Great. From its origins as an Iron Age trading centre to Anglo‑Saxon glory, the last journey of Jane Austen to the hunt for King Alfred’s remains, explore the sights and sounds of Winchester past and present in the museum’s three galleries.
Reviewed By 971AmyF971 - High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Winchester City Museum is great! There's so much to see and lots of really interesting exhibits. I'd definitely recommend visiting.
10. Marwell Activity Centre
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By colinb94
Stayed in the Marwell lodges recently. I can thoroughly recommend them. Well appointed ledges with dishwasher and washing machine, also a Bluetooth speaker. Didn’t have a feel of a caravan with a wooden wrap, a real home from home. We also had a hot tub that was checked daily. Activities on site were limited partly due to COVID and being at the back end of the school holidays so the kids only did the aerial adventure which they enjoyed. If more activities were available we would have liked to do them. Special shout out to the site owner who gave me a hand when we had a flat tyre. Enjoyed the local area, went to the new forest and Gunwharf quay, also went to the local zoo. Would definitely go to the lodges again.
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