Heritage railway stations · South East England
Horse and Rider
In or near Winchester.
Horse and Rider — Public artwork (statue) by Elisabeth Frink.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
About
Horse and Rider is a place of interest in Hampshire, South-East England. Built or established in 1983, it dates from the modern period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area SO23.
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Official information
The Great Hall and Westgate Museum in Winchester showcase the rich history of the medieval city. Visitors can explore the impressive Great Hall, home to the legendary Round Table, and the Westgate Museum, which offers insights into Tudor and Stuart Winchester along with stunning views from its rooftop.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horse and Rider is located in South-East England, within the county of Hampshire. Established in 1983, it features modern design and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Test and River Itchen.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0633, -1.3182
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 9DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Phone
- 01962 398327
- Established
- 1983
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: n3165903451 (ODbL)
- commons: Horse and Rider - geograph.org.uk - 1556075.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horse and Rider?
- Horse and Rider is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 9DH), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is Horse and Rider?
- Horse and Rider — Public artwork (statue) by Elisabeth Frink.
- How do I get to Horse and Rider?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 9DH.
- When was Horse and Rider built?
- Built or established in 1983.
- Is Horse and Rider a protected site?
- Yes — Horse and Rider is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Horse and Rider free to visit?
- Yes, Horse and Rider is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horse and Rider?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 9DH.