Old Minster, Winchester

Name: Old Minster
Address: Winchester, United Kingdom

#30 among attractions in Winchester

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Facts and practical information

The Old Minster was the Anglo-Saxon cathedral for the diocese of Wessex and then Winchester from 660 to 1093. It stood on a site immediately north of and partially beneath its successor, Winchester Cathedral. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°3'40"N, 1°18'50"W

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Winchester United Kingdom

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Day trips

Old Minster – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Winchester Cathedral, South Downs Way, Winchester Castle, Clarendon Way.

~200 ftSE
History-rich Medieval place of worship
Winchester Cathedral, Winchester
1 min walk • Winchester Cathedral stands as an imposing and awe-inspiring landmark in the historic city of Winchester, England. A beacon of architectural splendor, this grand cathedral has been a place of worship and pilgrimage for over a millennium.
~1760 ftNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
South Downs Way, Winchester
9 min walk • The South Downs Way is a long distance footpath and bridleway running along the South Downs in southern England. It is one of 16 National Trails in England and Wales.
~1460 ftNW
Historical place, Forts and castles, History museum
Winchester Castle, Winchester
8 min walk • Winchester Castle is a medieval building in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It was founded in 1067. Only the Great Hall still stands; it houses a museum of the history of Winchester.
~580 ftNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Clarendon Way, Winchester
3 min walk • The Clarendon Way is a recreational footpath in Hampshire and Wiltshire, England. It starts beside the waters of the River Itchen in the centre of Winchester and ends near the River Avon at Salisbury Cathedral.
~1120 ftSE
Forts and castles
Wolvesey Castle, Winchester
6 min walk • Wolvesey Castle, also known as the "Old Bishop's Palace", is a ruined building in Winchester, Hampshire, England that was a bishop's palace, and was briefly fortified during the later years of Henry of Blois, the Bishop of Winchester.
~1490 ftW
Museum, Military museum
The Gurkha Museum, Winchester
8 min walk • The Gurkha Museum commemorates the service of Gurkha soldiers to the British Crown, a relationship that has endured since 1815. It is located in Winchester in Hampshire, England and is part of Winchester's Military Museums.
~660 ftS
City gate
Kingsgate, Winchester
4 min walk • Kingsgate is one of two surviving medieval gates to the city of Winchester, England. The name was first recorded in 1148. The gate is on, or near, the site of one of the Roman gates to the city, and was the entrance to the royal palace before the Cathedral Close was enclosed in the 10th century.
~800 ftE
City hall
Winchester Guildhall, Winchester
4 min walk • Winchester Guildhall is a municipal building in the High Street, Winchester, Hampshire. It is a Grade II listed building.
~1650 ftE
Theater
Chesil Theatre, Winchester
8 min walk • St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester, formerly known as St Peter upon Chesille without Eastgate, is a former parish church of the Church of England in Winchester, Hampshire, and is now the home of Chesil Theatre.
~1430 ftE
Museum, Historical place, Nature and wildlife
Winchester City Mill, Winchester
7 min walk • The Winchester City Mill is a restored water mill situated on the River Itchen in the centre of the ancient English city of Winchester. The mill is owned by the National Trust and is a Grade II* listed building.
~460 ftNW
Nightlife
The Eclipse Inn, Winchester
3 min walk • The Eclipse Inn is a public house at 25 The Square in the city of Winchester in Hampshire, England. It has been listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England since January 1974. The building dates from the 16th century and was formerly the rectory of St Lawrence Church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Minster?

Nearby attractions include New Minster, Winchester (1 min walk), Winchester Cathedral, Winchester (1 min walk), Dean Garnier Garden, Winchester (2 min walk), St Maurice's Church, Winchester (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Minster by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Minster:

Bus

Winchester • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
St. Thomas Church • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)

Train

Winchester (13 min walk)