Towns & cities · South East England
Winchester
Also known as: Caerwynt
Winchester — city and unparished area within the larger City of Winchester, Hampshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Winchester, the nearest railway station is Winchester, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Winchester is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 35,200 people. Address: SO22. Wikidata describes it as: "city and unparished area within the larger City of Winchester, Hampshire, England". Coordinates: 51.0633°, -1.3086°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
Winchester (, ) is a cathedral city in Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, at the western end of the South Downs National Park, on the River Itchen. It is 60 miles (97 km) south-west of London and 14 miles (23 km) from Southampton, its nearest major city. At the 2021 census, the built-up area of Winchester had a population of 48,478. The wider City of Winchester district includes towns such as Alresford and Bishop's Waltham and had a population of 127,439 in 2021. Winchester is the county town of Hampshire and contains the head offices of Hampshire County Council. Winchester developed from the Roman town of Venta Belgarum, which in turn developed from an Iron Age oppidum. Winchester was one of the most important cities in England in the Anglo-Saxon period. The city's major landmark is Winchester Cathedral. The city is also home to the University of Winchester and Winchester College, the oldest public school in the United Kingdom still using its original buildings.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0633, -1.3086
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO22
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Population
- 35,200
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q172157 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Winchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: View of Winchester, Hampshire, England.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Featured in this guide
Other places nearby
South Downs Way
Military museums · 0.1 km
St John the Baptist Church, Winchester
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Joyce Garden
Country parks · 0.2 km
St John's Rooms And Chapel
Historic churches · 0.2 km
The Middle Brook Centre
Theatres · 0.2 km
Alfred the Great
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Holy Trinity Church, Winchester
Historic churches · 0.2 km
City Mill
Watermills · 0.3 km
Abbey House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Milner Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 0.3 km
War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Trinity Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Nunnaminster
Cathedrals · 0.3 km
Winchester is a city in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 35,200. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 35,200
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Winchester
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Winchester
202 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Winchester →
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
1, The Close
1, The Close — Grade I listed building in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
12, Chesil Street
12, Chesil Street — house in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
8, College Street
8, College Street — house in Winchester, Hampshire, the last home of Jane Austen.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
A Bigger Splash by David Hockney
A Bigger Splash by David Hockney — Public artwork by The Colour Factory.
📷 5Gardens · South East England
Abbey Gardens
Abbey Gardens — public park in Winchester, Hampshire, UK.
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Abbey House
Abbey House — Historic building in Winchester, Hampshire, and official residence of the city's Mayor.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Adjutant General's Corps Museum
Adjutant General's Corps Museum — military museum in Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great — Monument, dating to 1899.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Austin Friary, Winchester
Austin Friary, Winchester is a abbey in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Avebury House
Avebury House — Grade I listed house in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Barton Meadows
Barton Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
Beasts of the Sea by Henri Matisse
Beasts of the Sea by Henri Matisse — Public artwork by The Colour Factory.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Beech Lookout
Beech Lookout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
Blaze Study/Movement in Squares by Bridget Riley
Blaze Study/Movement in Squares by Bridget Riley — Public artwork by The Colour Factory.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Buttercross
Buttercross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Chesil Theatre
Chesil Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Compton, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Watermills · South East England
City Mill
City Mill — Watermill, dating to 1743.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Colebrook House
Colebrook House — house in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
Community Bollard: London 2012 Olypmic Games
Community Bollard: London 2012 Olypmic Games — Public artwork by The Colour Factory.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
Community Bollard: Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012
Community Bollard: Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012 — Public artwork by The Colour Factory.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
Community bollard: Roman Winchester
Community bollard: Roman Winchester — Public artwork by The Colour Factory.
📷 5Gardens · South East England
Dean Garnier Garden
Dean Garnier Garden — garden in the in Cathedral Close, Winchester, Hampshire, UK.
Nearby
📷 5Military museums · South East England
South Downs Way
South Downs Way — a military museum in england south east.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St John the Baptist Church, Winchester
St John the Baptist Church, Winchester — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Country parks · South East England
Joyce Garden
Joyce Garden in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St John's Rooms And Chapel
St John's Rooms And Chapel — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
The Middle Brook Centre
The Middle Brook Centre in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great — Monument, dating to 1899.
Where to eat & stay near Winchester
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Winchester Royal Hotel
Winchester Royal Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 6Hotels · South East England
The Winchester Hotel
The Winchester Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
voco Winchester Hotel and Spa
voco Winchester Hotel and Spa — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Lainston House Hotel
Lainston House Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Chesil Rectory
The Chesil Rectory — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The First in and Last out Public House
The First in and Last out Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
River Cottage Kitchen & Deli
River Cottage Kitchen & Deli — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Dispensary Kitchen
The Dispensary Kitchen — a restaurant in england south east.
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📷 6Restaurants · South East England
The Winchester Orangery
The Winchester Orangery — a restaurant in england south east.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winchester?
- Winchester is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO22), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is Winchester?
- Winchester — city and unparished area within the larger City of Winchester, Hampshire, England.
- How do I get to Winchester?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO22.
- Is Winchester a protected site?
- Yes — Winchester is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Winchester free to visit?
- Yes, Winchester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winchester?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO22.