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Winchester City Museum in The Square

Contact Info

Winchester City Museum
The Square
WINCHESTER
Hampshire
SO23 9ES
Tel: +44 (0)1962 863 064
Email
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Galleries tell the story of Winchester from its origins as a prehistoric trading centre and Roman regional capital, pre-eminence as a principal city in the Anglo- Norman kingdom, development and decline in the Middle Ages, through to modern times.

Reconstructed 19th and 20th century shops. Hands-on activities and quizzes.

Audio guides available (English, French, Spanish).

Admission free, school parties by appointment. Gift shop. Lift.

Opening Times

Opening 2009 1 Jan 2009 - 30 Mar 2009

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday - Closed
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:00

Opening 2009 1 Apr 2009 - 31 Oct 2009

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00

Opening 2009 1 Nov 2009 - 31 Dec 2009

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:00

Road Directions

From Winchester Tourist Information Centre turn left and walk up the High Street shopping area, turning left into Market Lane and then right into The Square. The City Museum is located at the far end corner on the left adjacent to the Cathedral.

 Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Children & Infants

  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Parking & Transport

  • Railway station within walking distance

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
  • Audio Tours
  • Conference facilities
  • Gift shop
  • Open all year round

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • French audio guide
  • Spanish audio guide