Huge statue of King Alfred the great, the king who dreamt of a united England. Situated in a lovely town right next to a fantastic garden/play park.

Alfred The Great Statue, Winchester The most prominent statue of Winchester is the symbolic monument dedicated to the city’s hero and champion; Alfred the Great. The statue of Alfred stands in the centre of the broadway looking the length of the high street towards his ancient castle and seat of power. The Alfred the Great Statue was commissioned to mark the millennium of Alfred’s death but the delivery and assembly was a bungled and botched affair, which Winchester would sooner forget about. Alfred the Great’s reign is steeped in mystery as few accurate records exist due to the Norman’s systematic destruction of Anglo Saxon history but one fact is certain; the date of Alfred’s death on the 26th October 899.

In many books and novels, King Alfred is part of the story. I had imagined him differently from the way the statue depicts him. But in the end it doesn't matter. He stands there above it all, looking at the crowds marching through the pedestrian zone.

Being born in Hampshire the UK's best county!! I love Winchester for it's historical value and will always be the hub of everything Hampshire has to offer. It's a beautiful place with good shopping area, and good connections throughout the county, very busy in the Spring/Summer months due to tourism and this adds to Winchester's attraction. If you have never been to Winchester, where have you been?? Within a short walk, there is so much to see, visit and be part of. If it's relaxation you want, why not try the great selection of food outlets, or, relax have a coffee and watch the world go by, that bliss in my eyes. All within an easy distance from good hotels and B& B's

Great statue, you know, listens to your problems, doesn't judge you, great company, good listener, defender of England and the people of Wessex and all round Great guy.

Beautiful victorian building and surroundings in Winchester. Statue commemorates King Alfred who ruled Wessex at the time

Hyvä paikka vessan vieressä. Baareja ja kaviloita löytyy.

Great day out, free vintage bus service, which added to a great day.

Winchester Town was very good. Cathedral was nice. Guildhall was breathtaking. Had a lovely day out. The rain didn't put a damper on the day.

At was a old wish of mine to see this statue of king Alfred the Great who defeated the Vikings. The father of English. An interesting part of English history. It's a Masterpiece. Unforgettable.Very recommended.

The statue of King Alfred the Great, which stands at the eastern end of The Broadway, close to the site of the city's medieval East Gate. The statue of a suitably heroic Alfred was designed by Hamo Thornycroft, R.A., and erected in 1899 to mark one thousand years since Alfred's death. There is a bust of Alfred in the tourist information unit in the Guild Hall. Alfred's statute is very near the Guild Hall. The unveiling of the statue was quite a social event, proceeded by a procession through the packed city streets, and address by the Bishop of Winchester. The huge statue measures 17 feet from the base to the top of Alfred's arm. Curiously, the sword was made to be detachable, though the rest of the statue is a single, solid bronze casting. The statue is set atop a rectangular block of granite from Cornwall, with another tapered block acting as a base.

King Alfred’s Statue is located on a central reservation just by the college. There’s a path around it but be careful crossing the road. The statue is substantial and befitting Englands finest King, defeating the invading vikings and securing Englands future. It’s a great part of English history and a good chance to catch up on English history. Plenty of nearby parking

Winchester is so rich in history. It is easy to overlook this imposing statue as you wait for the bus on the Broadway.

Huge statue - she’s a mammoth! Fun instructions. Loved his expression and where it was positioned is a highlight of the whole road. Could’ve done with a photo of it from a drone so we could see it’s full stature. Very symbolic, makes me proud to be a historian. Beautifully lit at night and makes for a dramatic portrait of the most revered king in English history. Looks great both day and night, gives me chills x

The Victorian statue of Alfred the great is the largest statue in Winchester (the others are war memorials.) It's a bronze colossus standing on two large blocks of granite, looking along the Broadway towards the location of the castle. The statue was erected in 1899 to celebrate the thousandth anniversary of Alfred's death. It's a "romanticised" figure, with a distinctly heroic look. A sort Victorian pastiche of what a great king ought to have looked like. Now, it stands at the end of a car park in the middle of the road and looks perhaps, rather forgotten.

Not a realistic representation of the king. However it is used as a meeting location for tour groups due to its proximity to Winchester Cathedral.

Beautiful place,very busy with students and sightseers. Very helpful tourist information centre,we will be doing the walk of the city tomorrow, looking forward to it because what I have seen so far,I'm very impressed. Great shopping,can't believe there are not as many closed shops as in my home town....... Very impressed so far,I'm wondering how much a similar house to ours is in this area???? 😄😁😆😃😀

The king alfred statue look fabulous Winchester is a very historic city. Loads of places of interest.

Alfred the Great! Amazing tribute to the man behind the one nation dream!

An iconic city landmark that stands in the middle of the road at the east end of Winchester's historic high street. The bronze statue, on a massive plinth of Cornish granite, was erected in 1901 to commemorate the great Saxon king who made Winchester England's capital in the 9th century. It's in a very busy area close to the bus terminus, with constant traffic, but there's a pretty little park with handy free toilets just across the road. I found it a good starting point for exploring the city.

Right outside the park. You can feel the power from its position. Looks amazing under the sun.

This statue is situated next to public gardens with toilets where there is also an amazing children's playground with legendry sand play/Castle. It is hard to get a good photo of the statue hea Don but there is a tourist info and art gallery about 20 paces away to buy a post card. This is about a 2 minute walk from the main bus station.

I remember, at the age of 12, the first time I ever saw the statue & subsequently the 'Round Table in the castle at the top end of the city, it all felt quite magical. It's why I've given 4 of 5 stars. Now, visiting Winchester quite often, the emotional wonderment is no longer there. However, if I have friends staying, especially those from the USA, they show the thrill of seeing them & experiencing the richness of this country's history.

He isn't so popular now that he burnt the cakes 😆

It's a nice enough statue, it does have a car park in front of it unfortunately, though it's close to lots of nice places in Winchester. It does however misrepresent King Alfred the Great, he was definitely a brains over brawn leader! Not the sword wielding hero portrayed, as a self confessed geek myself we need more representation 🤓😂. The statue of him at Wantage, Oxfordshire has him holding a scroll (and an axe) which I think is more fitting. Alfred was a man of learning who understood the underpinnings of nation building were as much about recording collective stories as they were about fighting great battles. He wasn't great with cakes though I seem to recall! Anyway, if you visit, there is a nice park just beside it, and it's worth wondering up the high street to see the 13th century great hall.. it has a fake (albeit an old fake) round table of Arthurian legend, a great example of Alfred's style of national storytelling in action if ever I've seen it!

Having lived in the area for decades, the novelty of the statue has declined, but it is still well done even if we do not really know what Alfred the Great looked like.

The King Alfred statue at the bottom end of Winchester. Erected in 1901 and still standing strong.