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Westgate Museum

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Located at the top of the High Street in the historic city of Winchester, Westgate Museum is housed inside a surviving fortified medieval city gateway.

The museum tells the story of this remarkable building, and the history of Tudor and Stuart Winchester. It also offers great rooftop city views. A debtors’ prison for 150 years, this beautifully refurbished listed monument is the last of the main medieval gates into the city.

Today, Westgate Museum’s displays include a famous collection of pre-imperial weights and measures and a fine painted ceiling made for Winchester College in anticipation of a visit by Mary Tudor and Philip of Spain on the occasion of their marriage in Winchester in 1554.

There are plenty of hands-on activities for all the family to enjoy during your visit. Try on a replica coat of armour and Tudor costumes and pose for a photograph! Make a brass rubbing to take away and have a go at the Westgate spotter trail. A programme of fun, family-friendly events and activities throughout the year.

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Please check the Hampshire Cultural Trust website for full opening hours.

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By car: Westgate Museum is located in the centre of Winchester. Use City Centre Park and Ride services.

By rail: Westgate Museum is a short 6 minute walk from Winchester railway station

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We regret this Grade-1 listed building is not wheelchair accessible due to its age, and there is a steep staircase from the street entrance.

Guide dogs are permitted and there is a hearing loop. For those with visual impairments there is a ‘touch and hear’ information point.

There is no toilet in the Westgate.

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Pay once, visit all year.

With your ticket you can return to Westgate Museum as many times as you like for a whole year (excludes some special events which may have an extra charge).

TICKET PRICE – PAY ONCE, VISIT ALL YEAR
Adult £3.00
Child (5-15 years) £2.00
Concession £2.50
Under 5s Free
Family Ticket (up to 5 people, max. 2 adults) £9.50

 

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Save on joint tickets for 878 AD, City Museum and Westgate Museum

Discover the history of Winchester with a joint ticket to three historic Hampshire Cultural Trust Winchester attractions – 878 AD, City Museum and Westgate Museum. Pay once, visit all year and save up to 20% on standard admission.

TICKET PRICE – PAY ONCE, VISIT ALL YEAR
Adult £15.00
Child (5-15 years) £10.50
Concession £12.50
Under 5s Free
Family Ticket (up to 5 people, max. 2 adults) £49.00

 

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