Westgate Museum

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.

Tickets to Westgate Museum also gives entry to The Great Hall, one of the finest surviving aisled halls of the 13th century and home to the iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend.

Directions

Westgate Museum is located at the top of the High Street in the historic city of Winchester.

Winchester is accessible by car via major road routes including the M3, A34 and A31. Winchester Park and Ride has multiple parking sites across the city, with a stop just a short walking distance to the venue. Find out more at Winchester City Council’s website.

By train, Winchester is on the South West main line, with regular and direct trains to and from London Waterloo and major cities across the South and Midlands. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from the railway station to Westgate Museum. Buses run regularly from the railway station to the city centre.

By bus, Winchester is served by bus services from Stagecoach, Bluestar and National Express. The nearest stop to Westgate Museum is Westgate.

Group Visits

The Great Hall with Westgate Museum offers discounted tickets for groups of 15 or more. Please visit their Group Bookings page for more information.

Venue Hire

The Great Hall with Westgate Museum offers a range of flexible spaces that are available for hire for meetings and events, weddings, and historic filming locations. Visit their Venue Hire page for more information.

Facilities & Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Hearing loops available.

'Touch and hear' information point.

No toilet in the Westgate.

Assistance dogs welcome.

Prices

Adults: £9.00

Children (5-16 years): £6.50

Under 5s: Free

Concessions: £8

Family (5 people): £29.50

Groups (15 or more people): See Group Bookings page

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