Best places: Historical landmarks in Winchester, United Kingdom

Restored Victorian fortress housing a big gun collection and displays tracing artillery development.

Medieval Anglican cathedral with a 15th-century screen and a Norman crypt holding modern sculpture.

Elegant country house in a picturesque setting, with ceramics, art collection, gardens and woodland.

Atmospheric 13th-century hall featuring a medieval round table romantically linked to King Arthur.

Monumental remains of a 12th-century palace, once the residence of the bishops of Winchester.

👍👍 Free to enter the ruins, with parking on the adjacent station road. This Palace was quite a big concern, as you can tell from the extensive ruins. Currently some parts are under restoration, but all still clearly visible. Information boards detail the Palace, what remains and how it would've looke...

👍 It's a very large building rather in the middle of nowhere! A beautiful "nowhere" though. We disbelieved Google Maps at first and missed the entrance and ended up driving all the way along a pretty but gravelly track! Google has it right! As soon as you are off the main road turn right. Could not ge...

15th-century monument with octagonal steps & a pillar carved with the faces of renowned figures.

👍👍 Perched atop the Hampshire hills, the Farley Mount Monument has breathtaking views of the Hampshire countryside all the way to the Solent. Winter days bring a biting wind, reminding us of nature's power. Yet, during balmy evenings, the place transforms into a serene haven. The setting sun paints the...

👍👍 Lovely round barrow and some flowers. Good for a short potter. No free WiFi

😐 Not easy to find. Opposite a public Car Park a small path behind a little iron door bring's you to this less spectacular Wall directly at the Golf course.