Sally’s Guidebook to Winchester
Walking & sightseeing
St Catherine's Hill is a short walk from the centre of Winchester. It is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle and has a good path around the river. You can chose to walk up the hill to see the amazing views of Winchester or do a nice walk along the river. There is also a cafe (HandleBar cafe).
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St Catherine's Hill
Bull DroveSt Catherine's Hill is a short walk from the centre of Winchester. It is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle and has a good path around the river. You can chose to walk up the hill to see the amazing views of Winchester or do a nice walk along the river. There is also a cafe (HandleBar cafe).
The cathedral is situated in the middle of the town centre and can't be missed. It is what makes Winchester Winchester! The grounds are worth a wander around and the gardens are lovely to sit in for a picnic.
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Winchester Cathedral
9 The ClThe cathedral is situated in the middle of the town centre and can't be missed. It is what makes Winchester Winchester! The grounds are worth a wander around and the gardens are lovely to sit in for a picnic.
This is where King's Arthurs Round Table is situated. The Great Hall is within walking distance from the high street - it is right at the top. It is a must see in Winchester.
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The Great Hall
Castle AvenueThis is where King's Arthurs Round Table is situated. The Great Hall is within walking distance from the high street - it is right at the top. It is a must see in Winchester.
Food scene
Great cafe - especially for brunch! Always busy so be aware that you may have to wait to be seated at lunch time.
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Josie's
6-8 High StGreat cafe - especially for brunch! Always busy so be aware that you may have to wait to be seated at lunch time.
Great place to go if you're celebrating or just fancy treating yourself. Decor is lovely and food spot on.
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The Ivy Winchester Brasserie
103-104 High StGreat place to go if you're celebrating or just fancy treating yourself. Decor is lovely and food spot on.
Oldest restaurant in Winchester & Times Top 100 restaurants. My favourite! Fine dining so not cheap!
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The Chesil Rectory
1 Chesil StOldest restaurant in Winchester & Times Top 100 restaurants. My favourite! Fine dining so not cheap!
Kyoto Kitchen
5 Parchment StTop Japanese restaurant & sushi.
Coffee shop, deli and open for wine in the evening. Has outdoor heaters. Only negative is that it is quite small.
General Store Winchester
Coffee shop, deli and open for wine in the evening. Has outdoor heaters. Only negative is that it is quite small.
Sightseeing
The City Mill is a historic feature of Winchester. It is a working mill and they give demonstrations of how they make bread. It is National Trust so you pay to get in. There is also a wonderful cafe with bread made by the mill.
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Winchester City Mill
Bridge StreetThe City Mill is a historic feature of Winchester. It is a working mill and they give demonstrations of how they make bread. It is National Trust so you pay to get in. There is also a wonderful cafe with bread made by the mill.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Travelling into central Winchester
Option 1. Drive
Option 2. Bus number 3 (stops only a 5 minute walk from my house and takes you into town)
Option 3. Taxi (would cost max £8 from the house to town) or a little more after 10pm.
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Parking
These are the best car park options in the city (in my opinion!) :
1. Tower Street (pay and display) - this is the nearest one to the AirBnb and largest. It is a the top end of town but very close to highstreet.
2. Middle Brook car park (pay at the end) - situated in the middle of town.
3. Chesil Street multistorey (pay and display) - lower end of Winchester (a good option if you are going to this end of town but a bit further away from the highstreet)
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Getting to my AirBnb
Some tips for finding me :
1. If you are driving, your Sat Nav should bring you straight here and you can park right outside (I don't have a driveway but there is plenty of free road parking and it is a quiet road).
2. It is less than a 10 min drive in a taxi from the train station (£8 roughly)
3. Alternatively you can get the No.3 bus from near the station which takes you to nearby my house (get off at the March Hare pub in Harestock) and walk 5 mins.