Guidebook for Hampshire
Food Scene
Relaxed dining, reasonable pricing and great quality local Hampshire produce used.
12 locals recommend
River Cottage Kitchen
The BroadwayRelaxed dining, reasonable pricing and great quality local Hampshire produce used.
Kyoto Kitchen
5 Parchment StExcellent Japanese food.
Forte Kitchen
78 Parchment StGreat for breakfast and lunch, a hidden gem!!
Cosy coffee shop close to the station which is also a fantastic place to grab a cocktail!
11 locals recommend
Cabinet Rooms
Jewry StreetCosy coffee shop close to the station which is also a fantastic place to grab a cocktail!
The Square
The SquareGreat for coffee and lunch, a trendy Winchester hangout.
One of the best and oldest pubs in Winchester - right near Winchester College. The perfect place to settle down for the evening and great food too.
48 locals recommend
The Wykeham Arms
75 Kingsgate StOne of the best and oldest pubs in Winchester - right near Winchester College. The perfect place to settle down for the evening and great food too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super relaxed bar specialising in craft beers and cider.
13 locals recommend
Overdraft Craft Ale Bar & Taqueria
383 Shirley RdSuper relaxed bar specialising in craft beers and cider.
Incognito Winchester
The BroadwayGreat for fancy cocktails!
Parks & Nature
St Catherine's Hill
Bull DroveA great walk with an amazing view over Winchester.
A fantastic trail for walking and discovering the beautiful Hampshire countryside.
6 locals recommend
South Downs Way. Westerly Start Point.
41 S Downs WayA fantastic trail for walking and discovering the beautiful Hampshire countryside.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful part of Winchester's history - right in the town centre. Tours available too!
199 locals recommend
Winchester Cathedral
9 The ClA beautiful part of Winchester's history - right in the town centre. Tours available too!
The Great Hall, “one of the finest surviving aisled halls of the 13th century”, contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthur’s Round Table, and is all that now remains of Winchester Castle.
55 locals recommend
The Great Hall
Castle AvenueThe Great Hall, “one of the finest surviving aisled halls of the 13th century”, contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthur’s Round Table, and is all that now remains of Winchester Castle.
Believed to be the oldest continuously running school in the country…
Founded in 1382 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester 1366-1404, Winchester College is believed to be the oldest continuously running school in the country. Our guided tours concentrate on the medieval heart of the College and include Chamber Court, which takes its name from the Scholars’ and Fellows’ chambers enclosing it; the 14th century Gothic Chapel with one of the earliest examples of a wooden vaulted roof; College Hall, the original Scholars’ dining room; School, the 17th century redbrick schoolroom and the original medieval cloister.
28 locals recommend
Winchester College
College StreetBelieved to be the oldest continuously running school in the country…
Founded in 1382 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester 1366-1404, Winchester College is believed to be the oldest continuously running school in the country. Our guided tours concentrate on the medieval heart of the College and include Chamber Court, which takes its name from the Scholars’ and Fellows’ chambers enclosing it; the 14th century Gothic Chapel with one of the earliest examples of a wooden vaulted roof; College Hall, the original Scholars’ dining room; School, the 17th century redbrick schoolroom and the original medieval cloister.
A rare surviving example of an urban working corn mill.
Winchester City Mill has stood at the heart of the historic city of Winchester, the capital of King Alfred’s Wessex, since at least Saxon times. With a history of over 1000 years, Winchester City Mill is probably the oldest working watermill in the UK.
34 locals recommend
Winchester City Mill
Bridge StreetA rare surviving example of an urban working corn mill.
Winchester City Mill has stood at the heart of the historic city of Winchester, the capital of King Alfred’s Wessex, since at least Saxon times. With a history of over 1000 years, Winchester City Mill is probably the oldest working watermill in the UK.
Essentials
One Stop
Portsmouth Road5 min walk from our house!
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic boutique cinema with comfy seats and great food!
47 locals recommend
Everyman Cinema - Winchester
Southgate StreetFantastic boutique cinema with comfy seats and great food!
Getting Around
We are a five minute taxi ride from Winchester station.
6 locals recommend
Winchester Train Station (Southbound)
We are a five minute taxi ride from Winchester station.