Wolvesey Castle
Winchester, Winchester
Photo: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0
The ruins of the Bishops of Winchester's medieval palace, beside Winchester Cathedral. Much of the 12th-century palace of Bishop Henry of Blois survives, and in 1554 its East Hall was dressed for the wedding banquet of Queen Mary and Philip of Spain.
Highlights
- Ruins of Bishop Henry of Blois's 12th-century palace
- East Hall prepared for the 1554 royal wedding banquet
- Picnic spots in the grounds
Good to know
- Dogs on leads are welcome
- Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not permitted
Getting there
Wolvesey Castle, College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NBParking: No parking on site. Public car parks in Winchester are nearby, and Colebrook Street is about five minutes' walk away.
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