Tour of Wolvesey Castle, Winchester
Wolvesey Castle, College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NB
This tour will give a detailed historical overview of Wolvesey which was developed to look like a castle during the 1100s . You will find out about the earliest Anglo Saxon Palace, the excavations of the 1960s and what they revealed, and the East Hall built and designed to impress by Bishop Henri de Blois as well as his involvement during the Anarchy in the 1100s. The tour will end with descriptions of Queen Mary and Philip of Spain’s wedding banquet which took place at Wolvesey following their wedding in Winchester Cathedral.
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 11 September:
- Tour starts at 11am
Location & directions
Wolvesey Castle, College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NB
- Directions:
- Meet on College Street at entrance to Wolvesey Castle. The entrance to Wolvesey Castle is at the eastern end of College Street, near its junction with College Walk
- Contact on day:
- Karen Dagwell
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Via Winchester Heritage Open Days
- Booking contact name:
- Winchester Heritage Open Days
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust
- Booking opens:
- 15 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The site has uneven gravel and grass surfaces and may be muddy. There are steps to get in.
Additional information
Tour not suitable for children.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
