Winchester Map

Detailed Street Map of Winchester Hampshire & Guide to the City

Winchester Map Hampshire: Interactive map of Winchester, displaying the city situated in the county of Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Winchester and a Winchester city centre map, showing the Winchester Cathedral.

Other facilities in Winchester, some of which may also be visible on the map are Winchester Cathedral, The Great Hall, Winchester City Museum, Westgate Museum, Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, The Wykeham Arms, The Bishop on the Bridge, The Old Vine, The Eclipse Inn, The Black Boy, The William Walker, The Green Man, Hotel du Vin, The Winchester Hotel and Spa, The Chesil Rectory, Rick Stein Winchester, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie, Brasserie Blanc, The Stable, The Mucky Duck, The Royal Oak, The King Alfred, The Queen Inn, The Hyde Tavern, The Black Rat, The Corner House, The Hambledon, P&G Wells Bookshop, The Brooks Shopping Centre, The Arc, Theatre Royal Winchester, Winchester Guildhall, Winchester City Mill, The Buttercross, St. Giles Hill, Winchester High Street, Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester College, Pilgrims' Hall, Wolvesey Castle.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Eastleigh, Southampton, Portsmouth, Alresford, Petersfield, Basingstoke, Andover, Romsey, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chandler's Ford, Bishop's Waltham, Lymington, Ringwood, Totton, New Alresford, Whitchurch, Alton, Fleet, Farnborough, Aldershot, Yateley, Hook, Liphook, Liss, Emsworth, Hayling Island, Cowes, Ryde, Newport, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Fordingbridge, New Milton, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole.

Winchester is one of those places that manages to feel both timeless and lively all at once. Tucked into the heart of Hampshire, it's a city steeped in history, yet full of life, with a strong sense of identity. Cobbled streets, cosy pubs, indie shops, and the gentle flow of the River Itchen running alongside it all give Winchester an easy, old-world charm that's hard to beat.

Its roots go deep. Winchester was once the capital of Anglo-Saxon England and before that, an important Roman settlement. You can feel the weight of its past just walking around. The cathedral dominates the skyline—one of the longest in Europe—and the Great Hall still proudly displays the legendary Round Table. Old stone walls, half-hidden passageways and ancient churches dot the city centre, each with their own story to tell.

There's plenty to do here without needing to rush about. The science centre just outside town is a hit with families. The museums tucked into the historic buildings tell you everything from military stories to everyday life through the ages. You've got theatres, independent bookshops, friendly pubs, and proper coffee spots scattered across town. The markets bring a buzz at the weekends, and there's always something going on at the Guildhall or one of the many green spaces around the place.

If you've got time to roam, Hampshire's full of good days out. The South Downs roll just beyond the city limits, perfect for walks or bike rides with cracking views. Head south and you'll hit Portsmouth's historic dockyards or the pebbly beaches around Hayling Island. Go west and you're into the New Forest with its ponies, pubs and peaceful trails. And if you want something quieter, towns like Alresford and Petersfield give you a more laid-back slice of life.

Getting to Winchester is pretty straightforward. It's just off the M3, so it's an easy drive whether you're coming from London or the south coast. The train station's right in town and gets you to London Waterloo in about an hour. Buses run regularly to nearby towns and villages. If you're flying in, Southampton Airport is less than 15 miles away and has links to quite a few UK and European cities.

Hampshire itself is a county that offers a little bit of everything. There's no need to choose between countryside, coastline or culture—you can dip into all three in a day. The villages are proper postcard stuff, the cities feel lived-in and full of character, and there's space to breathe. You get Roman ruins, medieval castles, forests, ferry ports and farm shops all packed into one part of the country. It doesn't shout about itself, but it doesn't need to.

Some More Nearby Places: Eastleigh, Southampton, Portsmouth, Alresford, Petersfield, Basingstoke, Andover, Romsey, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chandler's Ford, Bishop's Waltham, Lymington, Ringwood, Totton, New Alresford, Whitchurch, Alton, Fleet, Farnborough, Aldershot, Yateley, Hook, Liphook, Liss, Emsworth, Hayling Island, Cowes, Ryde, Newport, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Fordingbridge, New Milton, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole.

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More Hampshire Places: Portsmouth - Andover - Basingstoke - Southsea - Gosport - Southampton - Eastleigh - Farnborough - Aldershot - Horndean - Havant - Fareham - Fleet - Waterlooville - New Milton - Hythe - Hedge End - Yateley - Totton - Stubbington - Emsworth - Alton

Nearby Tourist Hot Spots: Marwell Zoo

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