Historic Winchester

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The Great Hall, Winchester

The Great Hall

The place where history and legend meet, explore the heart of what was once the magnificent Winchester Castle, watched over by the iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend

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City Museum

Located in the centre of the historic city of Winchester, City Museum tells the story of England’s ancient capital, the seat of Alfred the Great, across three fascinating floors

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Westgate Museum from the outside on a sunnny day

Westgate Museum

Housed within an atmospheric, ancient gateway, uncover the stories of Tudor and Stuart Winchester and feel the whispers of history within the museum's walls before enjoying the rooftop views

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878 AD

878 AD

Discover an adventure at the turning point of a nation - a unique family attraction in the heart of historic Winchester, blending living history with real artefacts and interactive immersion

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Your guide to the historic city

Step back in time in Historic Winchester, where the past meets the present in a vibrant display of culture and heritage. A must-visit, city destination, discover centuries of history through four iconic landmarks, including the magnificent Great Hall, and uncover
a wealth of English history waiting to be explored.

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Historic Winchester
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Step into centuries of English heritage...

Fascinating, well-kept historical site, well worth the visit and inexpensive to go in, compared to other historical sites

Ida H

The Great Hall

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A wonderful treasure trove of antiquated collectibles. Each and every item in this small single room museum has a fascinating story to tell.

Xavier S

Westgate Museum

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The whole thing is incredibly immersive – you really feel like you've been transported back to the time of King Alfred and the Viking invasion

Harry B

878 AD

Tripadvisor

Charming, friendly staff to point you in the right direction plus a wealth of historical local artifacts covering 2,000 years

Ron B

City Museum

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A fascinating place. You can smell the history in every stone

Brian U

The Great Hall

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The staff are super friendly and ready to tell you all about Winchester’s rich and legendary.

Marina B

Westgate Museum

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Love the app with history walk and interactive games, which you can do at your own pace

Becky B

878 AD

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Well situated in the town, set on 3 floors which are all fully accessible, which was perfect for me as a wheelchair user. The lady on the desk was polite, friendly and knowledgeable, a pleasure to meet and made my visit even better.

Kay E

City Museum

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Murder Mystery Most Austentatious

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20 Sep 2025

What happened? Who would dream of killing such a noble and amiable gentleman? And who had the motive, the means and the opportunity? Or is it a case of mistaken identity? Who is the poor soul so shockingly attacked? 

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Murder Mystery Most Austentatious
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An arial view of the bishops palace in Winchester

from the Iron Age to the present day

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Where history and legend meet

Arthurian legend, myth and lore: a seat at the Round Table

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Witness the dawn of England

Discover an adventure at the turning point of a nation – a unique family attraction in the heart of historic Winchester.

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878 AD

Monarchs and battles, secrets
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Immerse yourself in the history of England’s ancient capital city and uncover the city’s age-old stories across four unique heritage attractions. Pay once and visit all year.

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Jane Austen's pelisse coat with the Jane Austen 250 logo

City Museum

Jane’s Pelisse Coat: On Tour

22 May 2025 - 20 Oct 2025

Jane Austen 250

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The Great Hall

Witness BBC’s Netherfield Ball costumes exclusively at The Great Hall

15 Jul 2025 - 6 Sep 2025

Jane Austen 250

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City Museum

Time Detective Agency 2.0

19 Jul 2025 - 2 Sep 2025

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    Are you passionate about history, culture or storytelling? Join our community of dedicated volunteers and help preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of Historic Winchester!

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  • Our collections

    Telling the stories of people who lived in Hampshire thousands of years ago to the present day, Hampshire Cultural Trust cares for over 2.5 million objects, from working steam engines to ancient artefacts.

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