Gardens · South East England
Abbey Gardens
In or near Winchester.
Abbey Gardens — public park in Winchester, Hampshire, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 1.0 km
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Abbey Gardens is a place of interest in Hampshire, South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area SO23.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Abbey Gardens is a public garden located in Winchester, Hampshire, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Test and River Itchen, highlighting its ecological significance. The gardens provide a green space in an urban setting, featuring a variety of plant life and scenic views.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0607, -1.3097
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 9LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 1 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113991005 (CC0)
- commons: Abbey Gardens, Winchester - geograph.org.uk - 103659.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbey Gardens?
- Abbey Gardens is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 9LL), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is Abbey Gardens?
- Abbey Gardens — public park in Winchester, Hampshire, UK.
- How do I get to Abbey Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Winchester. Drivers can use postcode SO23 9LL.
- Is Abbey Gardens a protected site?
- Yes — Abbey Gardens is part of the River Itchen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Abbey Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 9LL.