Explore Winchester’s rich heritage in more depth. Join one of Winchester’s professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre, Broadway, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9GH.
Winchester is alive with natural, historic and architectural treasures. Each year the Guides offer a programme of walking tours which allow them to share their special interests and enthusiasms. See some of the private buildings and hidden places of Winchester or follow a theme to uncover stories of the past. Enjoy some traditional seasonal delights as the year draws to a close – have some fun at Halloween or enjoy the special atmosphere of Winchester and Abbey House at Christmas.
Note: Tickets can be purchased in advance on the Eventbrite website by clicking below or on the day from the Visitor Information Centre if not already sold out.
This year’s Themed Tours and others, including Sherlock Holmes, Saxon Winchester, the Battle of Cheriton and Eastern Winchester, can be booked as private tours on a day and time to suit you. See the Group Tours page for more information.
For more information on the Themed Tours contact the Visitor Information Centre:
Tel: 01962 840500
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A guided walk exploring the history of Winchester toilets to mark UN World Water Day and UN World Toilet Day.
The history of Winchester’s toilets to celebrate UN World Water Day on 22nd March and UN World Toilet Day on 19th November. How did Winchester deal with its waste? From the monks and merchants of the Middle Ages to the Muckabites of the Victorian Era, see a side of Winchester that is not often explored! A donation from the ticket price will be made to the WaterHarvest charity (No. 1127564).
Accessibility: Wheelchairs – Yes; Well behaved dogs on leads – Yes
Tickets: £15 adults, £5 children (under 16) and available in advance through the website or in person on the day at the Visitor Information Centre if still available.
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH
A guided walk exploring the history of Winchester toilets to mark UN World Water Day and UN World Toilet Day.
When: Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tickets: £15 for adults, £5 for children (under 16).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.
A guided walk exploring the history of Winchester toilets to mark UN World Water Day and UN World Toilet Day.
When: Sat, Mar 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tickets: £15 for adults, £5 for children (under 16).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.
A guided walk exploring the history of Winchester toilets to mark UN World Water Day and UN World Toilet Day.
When: Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tickets: £15 for adults, £5 for children (under 16).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.
An opportunity to visit Abbey House, the official residence of the Mayor of Winchester. After a tour round the principal rooms enjoy a glass of mulled wine and mince pies with the Mayor.
This is a tour which will give you access to an important public building not normally open to members of the pubic. The tour gives a brief history of the house from about 1700 and its evolution over the years up to its acquisition by Winchester City Council in the 1890s and it becoming the official Mayor’s residence. It will include the principal rooms within the house focusing on their use and the many and varied contents, all of which form part of the Winchester City Council collection. At the end there will be a chance to meet the Mayor, see the Mayor's regalia and ask questions about the role as well as enjoy a Christmas glass of mulled wine and mince pies.
There are stairs and limited space in parts of the house which makes this tour unsuitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Numbers are limited so advance booking is recommended. The tour price includes a donation to the Mayor’s charities. Minimum age 12 years old.
Accessibility: Wheelchairs – No; Well behaved dogs on leads – No.
Tickets: £17 (including a donation) and available in advance through the website or in person on the day at the Visitor Information Centre if still available.
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH
An opportunity to visit Abbey House, the official residence of the Mayor of Winchester.
When: Wed, Dec 3, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tickets: £17 (including a donation).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.
A brief tour of Abbey House followed by tea, cake and readings to celebrate Jane Austen’s life on the 250th anniversary of her birth – 16th December 1775.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane’s birth, we will be holding a special tea party on the day she was born at the beautiful 18th century Abbey House. Abbey House is not usually open to the public and is being made available to the Winchester Tourist Guides especially for this occasion. A brief tour of the house will be followed by tea and cake while we entertain you with stories and readings from Jane’s life and writings.
There are stairs and limited space in parts of the house which makes this tour unsuitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Numbers are limited so advance booking is recommended. The tour price includes a donation to the Mayor’s charities. Minimum age 12 years old.
Accessibility: Wheelchairs – No; Well behaved dogs on leads – No.
Tickets: £17 (including a donation) and available in advance through the website or in person on the day at the Visitor Information Centre if still available.
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH
A brief tour of Abbey House followed by tea, cake and readings to celebrate Jane Austen's life on the 250th anniversary of her birth - 16th December 1775.
When: Tue, Dec 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tickets: £17 (including a donation).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.