Bishop's Waltham Palace
Bishop's Waltham, Winchester
Photo: Christopher Hilton, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Christopher Hilton, CC BY-SA 2.0
The remains of a grand medieval residence of the Bishops of Winchester, including a three-storey tower and the great hall windows built by William of Wykeham. The old lodging range now houses Bishop's Waltham Museum.
Highlights
- Three-storey medieval tower
- Great hall window built by William of Wykeham
- Bishop's Waltham Museum in the farmhouse
Good to know
- Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not permitted
- Drones need permission under English Heritage guidance
Getting there
Bishop's Waltham Palace, Winchester Road, Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1DHParking: A car park is accessed off the B2177, just east of the junction with Station Road.
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