Winchester Walking Tour
Winchester, United Kingdom
Why Walk Winchester
Winchester was the capital of Anglo-Saxon England under Alfred the Great and remained one of England's most important cities through the Norman period. The cathedral, begun in 1079, has the longest medieval cathedral in Europe at 170 meters. The Great Hall is all that survives of the medieval castle and displays a round table long associated with King Arthur, though it dates to the 13th century.
Free Winchester Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Winchester walking tour with audio narration. Explore Winchester Cathedral, The Great Hall, Winchester College, plus hidden gems like Hospital of St Cross and Wolvesey Castle, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Winchester
- •Winchester Cathedral — begun 1079, with Europe's longest medieval nave at 170 meters and Jane Austen's grave
- •The Great Hall — the surviving hall of Winchester Castle, displaying a 13th-century 'Round Table'
- •Winchester College — one of England's oldest public schools, founded in 1382, with a medieval cloister
- •The Weirs — a riverside walk along the Itchen with water meadows and the City Mill
Hidden Gems in Winchester
- •Hospital of St Cross — a medieval almshouse founded in 1132, where visitors can still request the Wayfarer's Dole
- •Wolvesey Castle — the ruins of the medieval bishop's palace, once one of the grandest in England
Walking Tip
Walk from the cathedral along the High Street to the Great Hall, then return via the river path along the Itchen. The circuit takes about an hour.
Best Time to Visit
April through October. The cathedral close is especially atmospheric in autumn when the trees turn.
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