Wolvesey Castle
Wolvesey Castle
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permia
Ireland68,059 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Splendid evocative ruins hint at the grandeur of the Castle that was built in the 1100s. Most of what we are fortunate to still see today was the creation of Bishop Henry of Blois.
Taking up the appointment as Bishop in 1129 he set about establishing a palace befitting his power and wealth. An impressively long reign as Bishop, 42 years, gave him lots of time to continually add to the edifice.
It is a remarkable legacy for the city and beyond.
Taking up the appointment as Bishop in 1129 he set about establishing a palace befitting his power and wealth. An impressively long reign as Bishop, 42 years, gave him lots of time to continually add to the edifice.
It is a remarkable legacy for the city and beyond.
Written June 15, 2024
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KH
London, UK695 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The entrance is a little hard to find, but there is a facility like a ticket booth just off the street. However, when I visited, it was free and the booth was unmanned. It is a fairly large ruin, even though it is located near the center of the city, and it is fun to look around while imagining what it was like in the past.
Written November 19, 2023
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sheepygold
Ealing, UK5,525 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
We bought a self guided walking tour from Tourist Information and this was a point of interest on the map. This is a very important medieval building with enough information boards dotted around to give you an idea of its function. A few areas are cordened off due to falling masonry. Allow 20 minutes.
Written December 12, 2023
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Randy T
Avon, IN628 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
There are so many historical sights to see in Winchester, and this is just one of them. Our visit was a self-guided tour, and I am not certain whether it is even possible to find a knowledgeable guide. There was no payment needed to visit here and we wanted to see it. It is within walking distance of the Winchester Cathedral. Also nearby is the home where Jane Austen spent her final days. In the Castle, Queen Mary (Bloody Mary), was wed to King Philip of Spain in 1554.
Written July 3, 2023
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Ronnie
Hampshire, UK41 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Came to Wolvesey Castle today with my husband - He had been previously with our children who often come with us on trips like these. Personally, I wouldn’t say this is the best one for children. This is nearly all ruins and doesn’t take very long to explore. It would be better suited to older teenagers and adults who enjoy learning the historical prevalence of the area, of which there is plenty by way of the information boards etc. We live close by so this was a nice quick visit for us and we spent about an hour looking around. The grounds are situated within the city and there are lots of nearby areas to explore, so we made a good afternoon of it.
Written May 3, 2022
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Jo S
Exeter, UK73 contributions
Aug 2020
You have to use your imagination here but it is quite fascinating. The gravel areas indicate the internal areas which certainly helped to scale of the buildings. Gravel needs topping up - it was a bit of a lake when we visited as it was a stormy few days,
Written August 28, 2020
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Warnie22
Chester, UK3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Wolvesey Castle is free of charge to visit and an easy short walk from the city centre. We were lucky to have a tour provided by Douglas, a student at Winchester College. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and brought the castle to life for us. Thank you Douglas!
We were surprised that English Heritage do not have a way to donate for the maintenance of Wolvesey Castle (QR code on the way in or something similar).
We were surprised that English Heritage do not have a way to donate for the maintenance of Wolvesey Castle (QR code on the way in or something similar).
Written November 30, 2023
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lyndacoombes80
Merthyr Tydfil, UK67 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
When we visited the castle it was a cold rainy and snowy afternoon but we managed to see quite a lot of the ruins which is spread over a very large area. A lot of information boards with helpful data. Must see attractions.
Written March 12, 2023
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Nigel B
Wakefield, UK892 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Well worth a walk to this castle near to the cathedral it is well maintained by English Heritage but free to enter. Quite a lot to see and lots of information boards. I’d recommend
Written August 7, 2020
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Matthew P
London, UK6,308 contributions
Aug 2020
Down a track and through a gate and the ruins are before you, free to visit. Quite large to look around and there are loads of information boards dotted everywhere. Not that crowded and it has parts like a castle and others a palace. As i walked around looking to see how the place was used, it struck me that, i couldn't see any old fireplaces or chimneys, most unusual for places this old.
Written August 5, 2020
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Hi is this place open at night at weekends? me and a few others go ghost hunting and wondered if there were any gates or doors open/ locked to this place at night. Thank you
Written April 24, 2021
Park in the Brooks carpark, head towards the cathedral walk across to Winchester college, a few yards down from there you will get to wolvesly castle.
Written September 17, 2019
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