Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)

Wolvesey has been an important residence of the wealthy and powerful Bishops of Winchester since Anglo-Saxon times.

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College St Winchester Hampshire S O23 United Kingdom

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Eren Akın

Its great for discovering around at a cloudy summer afternoon.

King Alf

This palace was the chief residence of the bishops of Winchester . The last great occasion was on 25 July 1554, when Queen Mary and Philip II of Spain held their wedding breakfast in the East Hall.

Gerry Waldron

Very interesting old ruin . Great layout and lots of information. Free entrance

Carl Griffin

Interesting ruins of the Bishop of Winchester 's Palace .

Weronika Hollevik

Historic adventure experience.

Trevor Goyette

It's free to visit!

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6.7
Historic and Protected Site
Jane Austen's Final Home

Where Jane Austen died and spent her final 6 weeks in 1817. - Carl Griffin

Church
Winchester Cathedral

Beautiful cathedral. Think the audio guide should be included in admission prices though. - Lisa N

8.2
History Museum
Great Hall & Round Table

Excellent, beautiful hall with ornate stained glass windows and the medieval garden is lovely too - Lisa N

River
River Itchen

A beautiful walk along the river perfect anytime of the year. - Martin Castle

8.4
Pub
The Wykeham Arms

It is a great pub to stop in especially when its cold as they usually have a nice cozy fire burning with great beer on tap. - ASK Gwen Cash

8.0
Park
Winchester Cathedral Grounds

Sit on one of the benches along the Cathedral wall in the Inner Close and watch the world go by while basking in the sun. If you’re lucky, you can also hear music from inside the Cathedral. - King Alf