Winchester: A Cathedral City on the Edge of the Rolling South Downs
At the edge of the rolling South Downs lies an unspoilt cathedral city called Winchester, England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today, the city combines the freshness of its surrounding countryside with the best of city life. Providing its visitors a diverse mixture contemporary and rural vibe that makes it a wonderful place that provides an incredible experience with the best of both worlds.
The city is a home of the country’s largest farmers’ market and good food. Housing an excellent assortment of superb restaurants, top rated local pubs, vibrant bistros, cosy coffee shops and tranquil tea rooms that serve delightful dishes, savoury meals and tasty treats. This city is one of the most popular foodie destinations in the county Hampshire.
Along with the exceptional food and drink the city offers, it also offers a vast range of modern shopping centres, branded boutiques, interesting shops and supermarkets to cater to all the shopping needs of both the locals and visitors.
Things to See and Do in Winchester
Aside from its bustling shopping streets and open air events, the city is very popular because of the Winchester Cathedral. Europe’s longest medieval cathedral that tells more than a thousand years of history and home to the city’s fascinating illuminated Bible. Another “don’t miss” attraction in the city is The Great Hall, together with the Sally Port they are the only surviving parts of the Winchester Castle. The hall features great architecture showcasing wrought steel gates, stunning stained glass windows and a judge's’ gallery. If you love nature and the outdoors, visit St. Catherine’s Hill, a fifty-eight-hectare chalk grassland nature reserve filled with beautiful flowers and home to more than twenty-five different species of butterflies.