Winchester

Explore more than 1000 years of history in Europe’s longest medieval Cathedral. Discover the beautiful illuminated Winchester Bible, 12th-century wall paintings, medieval carvings, contemporary art and the awe and wonder of this magnificent building. At the heart of the city’s cultural quarter is the  Winchester Discovery Centre with its programme of regular exhibitions in The Gallery and City Space. Helping to make the centre of this historic city hugely attractive is the River Itchen rushing through an old mill and winding through pretty gardens. There is a good selection of shops and eateries - sample some of the freshest local flavours – from Watercress – Winchester’s local leaf, wild trout fresh from the chalk streams of the Rivers Test and Itchen and award-winning English sparkling wine from Hambledon Vineyard.