Winchester Palace, London

Name: Winchester Palace
Address: Clink St, London, SE1 9DN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 370 333 1181

#254 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester. It was located in the parish of Southwark in Surrey, on the south bank of the River Thames on what is now Clink Street in the London Borough of Southwark, near St Saviour's Church which later became Southwark Cathedral. Grade II listed remains of the demolished palace survive on the site today, designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument, under the care of English Heritage. ()

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryArchitectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 51°30'25"N, 0°5'27"W

Address

Clink StSouthwark (Cathedrals)London SE1 9DN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 370 333 1181

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Day trips

Winchester Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Borough Market, The Monument, Old Billingsgate Market, Southwark Cathedral.

~520 ftS
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Borough Market, London
3 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of London, Borough Market stands as a mecca for food lovers from around the globe. This vibrant market, one of the oldest and largest in the city, has been serving the people of Southwark for over 1,000 years.
~1620 ftNE
311-step, Great Fire of London memorial
The Monument, London
8 min walk • The Monument stands as a timeless emblem of resilience in the heart of London, England. This historical landmark, which towers at 62 meters, was built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London and to celebrate the rebuilding of the city.
~1690 ftNE
Shopping, Market
Old Billingsgate Market, London
9 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the River Thames, Old Billingsgate Market is an iconic event venue in the heart of London, England. Once the world's largest fish market, the Victorian building has been transformed into a premier location for a variety of events, from...
~420 ftSE
Church, William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites
Southwark Cathedral, London
3 min walk • Southwark Cathedral stands as a serene oasis in the bustling heart of London, offering a sanctuary of history and spirituality amidst the city's modernity. This Anglican cathedral, formally known as The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie...
~820 ftE
1970s bridge spanning the River Thames
London Bridge, London
4 min walk • London Bridge, not to be confused with the more decorative Tower Bridge, is a functional box girder bridge that crosses the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. This bridge has a rich history that dates back centuries, although the current incarnation was built in...
~880 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Borough High Street, London
5 min walk • Borough High Street is a road in Southwark, London, running south-west from London Bridge, forming part of the A3 route which runs from London to Portsmouth, on the south coast of England.
~1380 ftSE
306m-high glass and steel tower with views
The Shard, London
7 min walk • The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 72-storey skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of the Shard Quarter development.
~860 ftS
Shopping, Market
Hop Exchange, London
5 min walk • The Hop Exchange is a Grade II listed building at No. 24 Southwark Street, London, in the Bankside area of the London Borough of Southwark. Opened in 1867 and designed by R.H. Moore it served as the centre for hop trading for the brewing industry.
~1390 ftNE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Magnus the Martyr, London
7 min walk • St Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge, is a Church of England church and parish within the City of London. The church, which is located in Lower Thames Street near The Monument to the Great Fire of London, is part of the Diocese of London and under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Fulham.
~1500 ftW
Theater, William Shakespeare, Concerts and shows
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
8 min walk • The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London.
~830 ftW
Theater, William Shakespeare, Architecture
Shakespeare's Globe, London
4 min walk • Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Winchester Palace?

Nearby attractions include The Golden Hind, London (1 min walk), Clink Prison Museum, London (2 min walk), Southwark Cathedral, London (3 min walk), Montague Close, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Winchester Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Winchester Palace:

Bus

London Bridge • Lines: 388 (4 min walk)
London Bridge Station • Lines: 343, 381, 388, 47, N199, N381 (6 min walk)

Metro

London Bridge • Lines: Jubilee, Northern (5 min walk)
Cannon Street • Lines: Circle, District (8 min walk)

Train

London Cannon Street (7 min walk)
Bank (12 min walk)

Ferry

London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (7 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (10 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (20 min walk)