High Street, Winchester
The modern Winchester High Street seamlessly blends the past with the present. Lined with bustling shops offering everything from upmarket to ordinary goods, jewelry, fashion, antiques, and cafes, it caters to diverse tastes. The pedestrianized Upper High Street adds to the charm, creating a scenic and ambient atmosphere.
As you embark on your journey from the bridge over the River Itchen, passing through Broadway, and reaching King Alfred's Statue on your way to the Castle, you traverse a street that has witnessed centuries of footsteps. Abbey House, once part of St Mary's Abbey and now the residence of the Mayor of Winchester, stands alongside Abbey Park, creating a picturesque connection between history and modern governance.
Further along, the Old Guildhall, a Victorian Gothic Revival structure, serves as a modern venue that beautifully combines the old and the new. The pedestrianized Upper High Street retains the ambiance, legends, and scenic beauty of centuries past, offering a glimpse into Winchester's medieval history.
The Butter Cross, dating back to the 1400s and restored in 1865, stands near the entrance to The Square, a historical gathering place where goods were once sold. The area around the Butter Cross and The Square was once bustling with life, surrounded by old buildings with beautiful timber supports.
The stunning Westgate, dominating the end of the High Street, adds a touch of grandeur. In modern memory, vehicles once passed through its arch, leaving an indelible mark on Winchester's evolving narrative. Winchester High Street is not just a thoroughfare; it's a living tapestry that weaves together the city's past and present, inviting everyone to be part of its ongoing story.
As you embark on your journey from the bridge over the River Itchen, passing through Broadway, and reaching King Alfred's Statue on your way to the Castle, you traverse a street that has witnessed centuries of footsteps. Abbey House, once part of St Mary's Abbey and now the residence of the Mayor of Winchester, stands alongside Abbey Park, creating a picturesque connection between history and modern governance.
Further along, the Old Guildhall, a Victorian Gothic Revival structure, serves as a modern venue that beautifully combines the old and the new. The pedestrianized Upper High Street retains the ambiance, legends, and scenic beauty of centuries past, offering a glimpse into Winchester's medieval history.
The Butter Cross, dating back to the 1400s and restored in 1865, stands near the entrance to The Square, a historical gathering place where goods were once sold. The area around the Butter Cross and The Square was once bustling with life, surrounded by old buildings with beautiful timber supports.
The stunning Westgate, dominating the end of the High Street, adds a touch of grandeur. In modern memory, vehicles once passed through its arch, leaving an indelible mark on Winchester's evolving narrative. Winchester High Street is not just a thoroughfare; it's a living tapestry that weaves together the city's past and present, inviting everyone to be part of its ongoing story.
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High Street on Map
Sight Name: High Street
Sight Location: Winchester, England (See walking tours in Winchester)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Winchester, England (See walking tours in Winchester)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Winchester, England
Create Your Own Walk in Winchester
Creating your own self-guided walk in Winchester is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Winchester's Historical Buildings Walking Tour
Are you an explorer at heart and with a keen interest in history? If you answer yes to both of these and happen to be in Winchester, Hampshire, then you've hit the right spot! There are several historical locations in town, including time-honored buildings, monuments, and palaces, through which you can learn much about its glorious past.
The abundance of such sites makes a walk around... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
The abundance of such sites makes a walk around... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Winchester Introduction Walking Tour
Winchester, the county town of Hampshire, England, is a charming place with a great deal of history.
The name, Winchester, is traced back to its Old English origins, derived from "Wintan-ceaster" which means "Fort Venta". The city itself emerged in Roman times when it was known as Venta Belgarum, in which Venta was a common Celtic word for a "tribal town" or... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
The name, Winchester, is traced back to its Old English origins, derived from "Wintan-ceaster" which means "Fort Venta". The city itself emerged in Roman times when it was known as Venta Belgarum, in which Venta was a common Celtic word for a "tribal town" or... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Winchester Cathedral Close Walk
Winchester Cathedral, originally built in 1079, is the longest Gothic cathedral in Europe. It contains much fine architecture spanning the 11th to the 16th centuries and is the place of interment of numerous Bishops of Winchester (such as William of Wykeham), Anglo-Saxon monarchs (such as Egbert of Wessex), and later monarchs such as King Canute and William Rufus. It was once an important... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles