An aerial view of the city of Winchester featuring old and new buildings as well as fields in the distance.

Your visit

Winchester’s rich tapestry of history, culture, nature and vibrant atmosphere makes for a captivating destination for tourists seeking an authentic English experience. With its prime location just one hour from London and 20 minutes from Southampton, Winchester is ideally located for a day out or short break in Hampshire and the south of England.

The Great Hall With Westgate Museum

Opening hours

Term time

Mon 10 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 11 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 12 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 13 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 14 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 15 Mar 2025: CLOSED
Sun 16 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00

Half term and school holidays

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

City Museum

Opening hours

Term time

Mon 10 Mar 2025: CLOSED
Tue 11 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 12 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 13 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 14 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 15 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 16 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00

Half term and school holidays

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

878 AD

Opening hours

Term time

Mon 10 Mar 2025: CLOSED
Tue 11 Mar 2025: CLOSED
Wed 12 Mar 2025: CLOSED
Thu 13 Mar 2025: CLOSED
Fri 14 Mar 2025: CLOSED
Sat 15 Mar 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 16 Mar 2025: 11:00 – 16:00

Half term and school holidays

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Prices

Select your ticket

The Great Hall With Westgate Museum

Adult:

£7.20

Child:

(5-15 years)

£4.95

Concession:

£6.52

Under 5s:

Free

Family ticket:

(up to 5 people, max. 2 adults)

£23.40
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City Museum

Adult:

£6.97

Child:

(5 - 15 years)

£4.95

Concession:

£6.30

Under 5s:

Free

Family ticket:

(up to 5 people, max. 2 adults)

£22.90
  • Checkmark Family-friendly events and talks
  • Checkmark Three floors of history
  • Checkmark A timeline tracing back two millenia
  • Checkmark Real artefacts — from Iron Age Britain to Jane Austen
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878 AD

Adult:

£15.00

Child:

(5 - 15 years)

£10.50

Concession:

£13.50

Under 5s:

£0

Family ticket:

(up to 5 people, max. 2 adults)

£49.00
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  • Checkmark Real, Anglo-Saxon artefacts
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Three attractions, one ticket

Historic Winchester Explorer

Pay once, visit all year! With your ticket, you can enjoy unlimited visits to The Great Hall and Westgate Museum and return as many times as you like for a whole year!

Please note that The Great Hall with Westgate Museum is cashless. Prices exclude some special events and activities which may be charged separately – please check our What’s On for details. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Ticket Price Online Price
Adult £12.50 £11.25
Child (5-15 years) £8.75 £7.87
Concession £11.25 £10.12
Under 5s Free Free
Family ticket £41.00 £36.90

Pay once, visit all year

Super Explorer Ticket

Pay once, visit all year! With your ticket, you can enjoy unlimited visits to The Great Hall and Westgate Museum and return as many times as you like for a whole year!

Please note that The Great Hall with Westgate Museum is cashless. Prices exclude some special events and activities which may be charged separately – please check our What’s On for details. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Ticket Price Online Price
Adult £21.50 £19.35
Child £15 £13.50
Concession £19.25 £17.32
Under 5s Free Free
Family ticket £69.50 £62.50

Group bookings

Whether you’re planning a visit with a small party or a larger group, Historic Winchester offers a range of custom experiences to make your visit memorable. From medieval landmarks to royal secrets, explore Winchester’s historic heart with ease, and enjoy significant savings, too!

The view from the back of a coach featuring blue seats and people

Where to find us

Travel

Winchester can be easily accessed via public transport. Where possible, we encourage choosing public transport options to help reduce carbon emissions.

The Great Hall

Castle Avenue, Winchester,
Hampshire, SO23 8UJ

878 AD

The Brooks Shopping Centre, Upper Level, Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QY

Westgate Museum

High Street, Winchester,
SO23 9AP

City Museum

The Square, Winchester,
SO23 9ES

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