Winchester College, Winchester

Winchester College, Winchester (must see)

Founded in 1382, Winchester College stands as a venerable institution with deep ties to the historic city of Oxford. A visit to this distinguished school offers a glimpse into its rich history, with a particular focus on its original houses and architectural treasures.

Flint Court and Chamber Court, both immaculately preserved, showcase the enduring charm of Winchester College. Of special note is the Seventh Chamber, hailed as the oldest schoolroom in the country, bearing witness to centuries of academic pursuits within its walls.

The school chapel emerges as another highlight, boasting an original fan-vaulted timber roof and medieval stained glass that transports visitors to a bygone era. The reredos from 1500 adds to the chapel's historical allure, while the misericords provide intricate glimpses into the craftsmanship of the past. The cloisters, adorned with the engraved names of generations of scholars, including the renowned Anthony Trollope (1815-1882), serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of Winchester College.

Despite its age, Winchester College remains an active educational institution, and visitors are encouraged to partake in guided tours to fully appreciate its architectural and historical significance. These tours extend to the Winchester College Treasury, a repository of impressive artworks and antiquities that further enrich the visitor's experience.

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Sight Name: Winchester College
Sight Location: Winchester, England (See walking tours in Winchester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Winchester Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Winchester, England

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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

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

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.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles

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