Wolvesey Castle is one of the greatest medieval ruins in Britain. It consists of a Norman stone keep and a bailey fortress and visitors...

Winchester College was founded 600 years ago in the medieval era and has been teaching boys ever since. It was established for the education...

The Pilgrims’ School in Winchester is an old chorister school that was once closely associated with Winchester Cathedral. Some scholars believe that these schools...

The Guildhall Gallery is housed in the impressive Guildhall building which is situated in the city centre. It displays work by professional artists as...

The Old Chesil Rectory claims to be the oldest house in Winchester and is dated 1450. The building is timber-framed and is in very...

The Chesil Theatre is housed in the old church of St Peter’s which used to stand outside the gates of the city of Winchester and...

Winchester Cathedral is a priceless jewel in a scarcely less precious setting. Enjoy the Cathedral and its history and the picturesque Close and Cheyney Gate....

Winchester City Museum is in the heart of the city close to both the shops and the cathedral. It has a wide variety of...

Westgate is one of only two defence gateways to have survived in the city. It dates back to the 12th and 14th centuries and...

This medieval gateway is located close to the Great Hall in the heart of the ancient city, and would have once been one of the...

The Great Hall built over 750 years ago, is owned by Hampshire County Council. It is one the largest and finest halls in which hangs...

The Gurkha Museum commemorates the services of the Gurkhas to the British since 1815. The story starts with a view of the Gurkha and Nepal,...

This museum is located at the heart of the ancient city of Winchester and records the long and fascinating history of the Royal Green Jackets....

This museum is dedicated to the history of the Light Infantry Regiment, based in Winchester for many decades. The regiment was founded in 1968...

The Winchester Discovery Centre is a new concept in learning and entertainment, combining a first class library with a series of other interactive opportunities for...

Winchester City Mill is situated in the city centre on the River Itchen and has been restored to full working order. Now managed by...

This building has a wedding cake look about it, with its pilasters and swags. It was built in 1850 as a hotel. Later it was...

The Queen and Prince Philip officially opened this interesting military museum in 2003. It seeks to tell the story of the military in this...

The Hampshire Record Office has a collection of records that relate to both the major events and more minor unions and incidents that have taken...

Bishop’s Waltham Palace was one of the finest buildings of its type in this region of the country, and has been partially restored and preserved...

This museum houses an outstanding collection of artefacts that are related to the internationally recognised and well respected Red Cross organisation. The particular focus...

This purpose built family science centre houses over 100 exhibits and encourages a hands-on approach to learning about the world of science and technology....

Visit Marwell Zoological Park near Winchester, Hampshire, and you will be amazed at the wonderful variety of beautiful and unusual animals. There are over 200...

Avington Park is a magnificent Palladian mansion set in its own parkland grounds, offering exclusivity in the most peaceful surroundings, on the River Itchen. Some...

Ralph Dutton is the extraordinary designer who is responsible for this, one of the great 20th Century arrangements of a garden. Across the country...

The museum in Eastleigh is situated close to the centre of this historic community. The centre is a popular attraction with local people and visitors,...

The fully restored Alresford Goods Shed is part of the historic station at Alresford which is home to The Watercress Line. The shed, which...

This windmill is part of the heritage of the region, and for many years served as an important part of the industry of the area,...

Alresford Gallery is a small exhibition area in the pretty Georgian town of Alresford, near Winchester. The gallery specialises in contemporary figurative painting, sculpture...

The Watercress Line used to be part of the national railway network during the age of the steam train and is now run by volunteers....

Although most of the present structure of the parish church of St John the Baptist in New Alresford dates back to the Victorian era, there...

Located on the edge of the picturesque River Test, this 12th Century Augustine priory was converted into a private home after Henry VIII dissolved the...

Historically, this gallery has been a place where a whole generation of artists exhibited their works and were discovered by the art scene. Amongst...

Run exclusively by volunteers, this museum is a registered charity that is housed in a grade II listed building at the heart of the community....

Spice Art Studios showcase a wide variety of contemporary artworks by artists from across the region, showing pieces that are inspired by a wealth of...

West Meon Pottery is based in a country workshop situated beneath the South Downs. There are a small team of dedicated craftsmen specialising in traditional...

The John Hansard Gallery is connected directly to the University of Southampton, and has developed a reputation as being one of the best art galleries...

This interesting little local history and heritage centre is situated in Bitterne, what would have once been a completely isolated community, but what has in...

A haven of peace above the tranquil beauty of the River Test. 12 acres of Grade II gardens with fine trees surround 18th Century Georgian...

This museum and heritage centre is dedicated to the industrial past of the area. The brickworks has been an important component in this community...