At St Giles viewpoint there are seats to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Winchester. Use the information panel to pick out St Catherine’s Hill, the river and canal, The Hospital of St Cross, Winchester College, Wolvesey Castle, Winchester Cathedral, King Alfred’s statue, the High Street and the Westgate.
In the Middle Ages St Giles Fair was held here. It started as a local event but grew into a semi-permanent fair with traders from all over Europe selling cloth, wine, iron and ‘strange beasts and birds, apes, bears and ferrets.’