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Visit Englands ancient capital and you will savour a wealth of history, from the 900 year-old Cathedral Arthurian Round Table to the many fine medieval buildings. The history of Winchester began in 450BC. Since that time great kings and bishops have left lasting reminders of their presence. During Saxon times Winchester was the capital of England and the city remained a royal playground for centuries afterwards. But as you explore Winchester's rich heritage, you will quickly discover that it sits side by side with contemporary galleries and public art, a thriving shopping centre and stunning, modern architecture.


The historic heart of Winchester is its world famous cathedral and the lovely cathedral close, Winchester college and the house where Jane Austen died. Follow in the footsteps of poet John Keats through the water meadows to St Cross and see the remains of the palace of the powerful medieval bishops. The city of Winchester is blessed with many green and floral areas, both natural and manmade. There is also many historic houses and enchanting gardens to visit.

Shopping is no escape from Winchester’s history, the High Street now mainly traffic free has a wealth of shops with Regency and Elizabethan bow fronted windows. The impressive Lloyds Bank building was formerly the Guildhall. All the major high street stores are represented along with a plethora of specialist and artisan shops. Despite its genteel air Winchester has a lively nightlife with a good range of bars, pubs and clubs. Gastronomes will be in seventh heaven in the city, which boasts some of the best restaurants in the country. Good food can also be found at the monthly Farmers Market, the largest in Britain, and is held at Middle Brook Street.

Strategically located Winchester is less than an hour from London by fast train and the port city of Southampton is just a short drive away.

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