Winchester – United Kingdom

 

About Winchester

The English city of Winchester is known for its cathedral. Located on the banks of the River Itchen at the western end of the South Downs National Park, Winchester is the seat of the City of Winchester, a local government district. A mere 14 miles (23 km) separate it from Southampton, the closest major city, located 60 miles (97 km) to the south-west of London. Winchester, Virginia, has a total population of 45,184 as of the 2011 census. There are 116,595 people living in the City of Winchester area, which includes outlying communities like Alresford and Bishop’s Waltham.  The Hampshire County Council is headquartered in Winchester, the county seat.

Winchester was established on the site of an Iron Age oppidum, from which it grew into the Roman settlement of Venta Belgarum. Before the Norman invasion of England in the eleventh century, Winchester was a major settlement. Over time, it has risen to prominence as one of the UK’s most affluent and pricey real estate markets.

Winchester Cathedral is the city’s most notable attraction. Both Winchester College, the oldest public school in the United Kingdom, and the University of Winchester may be found in the city.

Oram’s Arbour, St. Catherine’s Hill, and Worthy Down are three Iron Age hillforts in the area surrounding Winchester, indicating continuous human habitation in the region since the Stone Age.

Hotels in Winchester

1. Mercure Winchester Wessex hotel

Address: Paternoster Row, Winchester SO23 9LQ, United Kingdom

2. Winchester Royal hotel

Address: St Peter St, Winchester SO23 8BS, United Kingdom

3. Winchester Hotel & Spa

Address: Worthy Ln, Winchester SO23 7AB, United Kingdom

4. Wykeham Arms

Address: 75 Kingsgate St, Winchester SO23 9PE, United Kingdom

5. Hotel du Vin Winchester

Address: 14 Southgate St, Winchester SO23 9EF, United Kingdom

Universities in Winchester

1. University of Winchester

Address: Sparkford Rd, Winchester SO22 4NR, United Kingdom