Winchester is located in the County of Hampshire in the south of England, at the western end of the South Downs National Park, on the River Itchen. This place is full of history and use to be the capital of England and is seventy miles to the south west of the now capital London. The current population is about 45,184 inhabitants.
A travel Guide including accommodation about the city of Winchester which is located in Hampshire, England, Western Europe. You are very welcome to visit my site and I hope that you will enjoy the experience.
My guides are easy to use as each village, town and city has it's own page with useful information for the visitor. Not all sections appearing on the left of this guide may have information as this is an ongoing project.
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You may find the full range of accommodation in Winchester from five star hotels with up to date and modern amenities to guesthouses, motels, rooms or apartments at reasonable prices.
If you prefer your accommodation in a more rural location there are a number of “Agro” style of accommodation places on farms and in the countryside plus there may be camp sites nearby.
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Winchester is situated in the tourist county of Hampshire. Recreation and sport includes boating, fishing for anglers, walking or hiking and cycling.
Hampshire is a county with a large variety of landscapes, a place where you can experience all four seasons. This provides the visitor with many opportunities for adventure and different activities, whether you enjoy the lakes, rivers or the beaches you will find something that suits you.
If you see something you like or wish to know more about please contact the activity provider directly.
Hampshire is a county with a large variety of attractions for the tourist to visit, a place where you can experience all sorts of places to see. This provides the visitor with many opportunities for learning about the county, whether you enjoy the many monuments, historic churches or buildings, history of places, or more modern attractions, you will find something that suits you.
What ever activity or attraction you run, if you wish to advertise your activity on Winchester Travel Guide or David's Travel Guides, please get in touch with me.
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Churches Together in Winchester currently list nineteen churches that are joined in worship with each other.
Winchester Cathedral in the heart of city is around 900 years old. Those working at Winchester Cathedral say of themselves that they, "are called to renew, inspire and unite people in faith, hope and love."
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| Winchester Cathedral | 9 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS | C of E |
| Churches Together in Winchester | Churches Together |
Would you like an alternative to the supermarket. With Farm Shops more of the money you spend goes to the farmer not big business, in most cases. There are now a number of Farm Shops up and down the country selling fresh food, home made pies, cheese and all sorts of other items.
If you see something you like or wish to know more about please contact the farm shop provider directly.
Offering a range of local produce with a chance to sit and enjoy a slice of cake and a cuppa just a few miles away from the city of Winchester.
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| Beechcroft Farm Shop & Tea Barn | Beechcroft, Crabwood, Sarum Road, Winchester, SO22 5QS |
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There are many museums in the city of Winchester. Allow yourself plenty of time to explore them.
There are a number of Military Museums at Winchester including, The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars, The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, The Gurkha Museum, The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum, The Rifles Museum and The Adjutant General's Corps Museum. See the Winchester's Military Museums website for further details.
This is an ancient working watermill and cafe in the heart of Winchester. A rare surviving example of an urban working corn mill, the Winchester City Mill was rebuilt in 1744. The National Trust took it over in the late 1920’s and the City Mill was restored back to full working order in 2004.
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| Winchester's Military Museums | various addresses |
| Winchester City Museum | The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9ES |
| Westgate Museum | High St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP |
| Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium | Telegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ |
| Winchester City Mill | Bridge St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0EJ |
There are many restaurants covering the usual pizza to those offering local traditional and regional cuisine.
If you see something you like or wish to know more about please contact the place to eat directly.
If you wish to advertise your place to eat on Winchester Travel Guide or elsewhere on this website please contact me.
This is an historic restaurant located in Winchester which occupies a 600 year old grade II listed Medieval house of exceptional character and charm. It is now independently owned since 2008 by a small group of friends who share a passion for food and wine.
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| The Chesil Rectory | 1 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU | Restaurant |
Tourist organisations are welcome to contact me for details on how to display their information on this site.
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| Winchester Visitor Information Centre | Guildhall,High Street,Winchester,SO23 9GH | Tourist Office |
There is a well developed transportation network, including good roads and railways which ensures efficient communication links. Also, close to the county's capital, there is a local airport just outside of Southampton at Eastleigh with national and international flights.
Here are some useful websites to help you find your way to this place.
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| Stagecoach | Buses | Stagecoach |
| Southampton Airport | Airport | Southampton Airport |
| South Western Railways | Railways | South Western Railways |
If you have a website that is an official one linked to Winchester, or you administer a local community or an important trade site please let me know as I may be interested in including it on Winchester Travel Guide.
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| Winchester City Council | City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJ | Local Council |
Hampshire, South England, is one of 48 administrations and counties in England. The county seat is Winchester. Hampshire has a total area of 3,700 km2 or 1,400 sq miles.
County of Hampshire
The cities, towns and villages in the county of Hampshire. Not all places in Hampshire are shown. Winchester is the capital city of Hampshire.
Places in Hampshire
Hampshire has every type of accommodation available from simple rooms to the grand hotels and everything in between.
Accommodation in Hampshire
One of the delights of travelling is to sample the food of the part of the world you are visiting. Hampshire will not be a disappointment to your palette.
Regional Food HampshireWinchester is at the heart of Hampshire and each year thousands of tourists descend on the city to experience the sites and sounds and taste the food on offer. Although, it now has an abundance of fast food outlets and all the modern shops that you can find in any other European city, if you seek out the traditional Hampshire restaurants and explore it's ancient quarter, you will discover this historic capital of Hampshire.
This famous Hampshire tourist attraction has many coastal places waiting for you to discover. The Hampshire coast is not only about boats but there is an abundance of wildlife to see and walks in peaceful surroundings. Relax and slow down from your busy life, enjoy the local pubs and regional food.
The Hampshire towns and pretty villages in rolling countryside are a delight to drive through. Why not stop for a pub lunch or take a walk across the fields on public paths.
If you are from the county of Hampshire, you might know about some interesting facts about the county. Please let us know so we can share it with others.
This region is full of hiking trails and is very popular with those that like the outdoor life. A number of cycle routes criss cross the county. Horse lovers can enjoy the bridal ways in Hampshire.
There is a great amout of history to explore in this county with many museums and historic houses waiting for you to visit.
