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Super Explorer Ticket
Discover the best of Winchester’s history with the Super Explorer Ticket – your gateway to the city’s most iconic heritage sites. Enjoy unlimited access for a full year to legendary artefacts, immersive sites and a wealth of history. Perfect for families, history lovers and curious adventurers, this ticket offers flexibility, value and endless discovery.
Why choose the Super Explorer ticket?
Unlimited access
Enjoy multiple visits with general admission to Winchester’s top attractions including The Great Hall, 878 AD, City Museum and Westgate Museum!
Flexibility
With 12 months of unlimited entry, you can explore at your own pace - whether you're visiting for a day or returning over time.
Exclusive savings
Save 30% with a Super Explorer ticket, plus a further 10% when booking online! This ticket offers unbeatable value.
Itinerary
Looking for some tips? We’re here to guide you through the must-see sights and unique experiences Winchester has to offer:
- Start your journey at The Great Hall and take in the impressive surroundings of 13th century Britain
- Wander down to the Westgate, just a short walk away tie up Winchester Castle narrative – immerse yourself in the world of Stuart and Tudor England
- Enjoy a spot of lunch at The Arc (enjoy an exclusive 10% discount as a Historic Winchester ticketholder!) before heading down to 878 AD*
- Finish your day at City Museum, just a short walk from the city’s rivers and central city landmarks such as Winchester Cathedral
*Please check opening times before visiting
What does my Super Explorer ticket include?
The great hall
Built by William the Conqueror, Winchester Castle was the seat of power of medieval monarchs. The Great Hall, one of the finest medieval halls in England. Take in the impressive, majestic surroundings and historic architecture, watched over by the iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend, which takes pride of place within the hall.
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Witness the famous Round Table
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Stroll the serene Tudor gardens
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Roam the grounds of kings and queens
878 AD
Discover an adventure at the turning point of a nation – a unique family attraction in the heart of historic Winchester. Watch history unfold through captivating live performances that depict key moments of the Anglo-Saxon struggle against the Vikings. Learn through hands-on play, with interactive games and authentic activities of the era for the whole family to enjoy together.
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Live, costumed actors
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Real, Anglo-Saxon artefacts
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Multi-media immersion
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878 AD: Winchester Revealed – our augmented reality app
City Museum
Located in the heart of the historic city of Winchester, City Museum tells the story of England’s ancient capital, the seat of Alfred the Great. From its origins as an Iron Age trading centre to Anglo‑Saxon glory, the last journey of Jane Austen to the hunt for King Alfred’s remains, explore the sights and sounds of Winchester past and present in the museum’s three galleries.
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Three floors of history
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A timeline tracing back two millenia
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Real artefacts – from the Iron Age through to Jane Austen
Westgate museum
Located at the top of the High Street in the historic city of Winchester, Westgate Museum is housed inside a surviving, fortified medieval gateway. The museum tells the story of this remarkable building and the history of Tudor and Stuart Winchester. It also offers unrivalled views over the city from its roof.
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Panoramic rooftop views of the historic city
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Feel history where it happened in this authentic, fortified city gate
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Authentic artefacts and hands-on history
Perfect for families, history lovers and adventurers
Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor to the city, the Super Explorer Ticket is your gateway to Winchester’s past, present – and its future. With so much to explore, every visit becomes a new adventure!
