St. Giles’ Hill - Winchester Guided Walking Tour
Saturday 14:30
Winchester Visitor Informatin Centre
Explore St. Giles’ Hill, home to a Bronze Age settlement, a great medieval fair and Winchester’s prestigious eastern suburb. There are some steep steps but the view over the Winchester is worth the effort.
Date
October 5th 2024 at 14:30 - October 5th 2024 at 16:00
Event details
Address:Visitor Information Centre, The Guildhall
Broadway
Winchester
Postcode:SO23 9GH
Tickets:Tickets are £11 for adults, £5 for children (under 16)
Contact Information:Tel: 01962 840500
E-mail: tourism@winchester.gov.uk
Description
Join one of Winchester’s professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre. St. Giles’ Hill is located in a commanding position overlooking the historic city of Winchester which nestles in the River Itchen valley below. The tour charts the fascinating and intriguing history of St. Giles’ Hill from the Bronze Age settlement dated to 1500BC, Saxon burials, the site of one the most important medieval annual fairs in Europe which was run by the powerful Bishops of Winchester to the development of Winchester's prestigious eastern suburb and pleasure park in the late 19th century. There are steep slopes and steps around St. Giles’ Hill which makes this tour unsuitable for wheelchairs. Please wear suitable footwear. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Tickets are available in advance through the website or in person at the Visitor Information Centre.
Transport
By Bus:Close to Winchester Bus Station.
Accessibility
Assistance dog