Other places · South East England
Westgate, Winchester
In or near Winchester.
Westgate, Winchester — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Westgate, Winchester is a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Westgate Museum is housed in a fortified medieval gateway and tells the story of Tudor and Stuart Winchester. Visitors can explore the museum's displays, which include a collection of historical artifacts and enjoy hands-on activities for families.
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
Westgate is a historic gatehouse located in Winchester, South-East England. It is a Grade I listed building, notable for its medieval architecture and role in the city's fortifications. The structure dates back to the 12th century and serves as a reminder of Winchester's significance in England's history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0635, -1.3191
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 9AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Phone
- 01962 398327
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.hampshireculture.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Westgate, Winchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westgate, Winchester?
- Westgate, Winchester is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 9AP), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is Westgate, Winchester?
- Westgate, Winchester — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westgate, Winchester?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 9AP.
- Who owns Westgate, Winchester?
- Westgate, Winchester is owned by Winchester City Council.
- Is Westgate, Winchester a protected site?
- Yes — Westgate, Winchester is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Westgate, Winchester?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 9AP.