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Westgate Museum

High St, Winchester SO23 7DW, England
01962 848 269
Ranked #7 of 19 attractions in Winchester
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Museums, Historic Sites, History Museums
Most recent review
- 23 Apr 2012
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Herts
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Nothing to see from the outside, so climb in up the stairs and get a great view of the oldest High Street in England and delight in the artefacts on display. More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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59 reviews 59 reviews
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

First it is free and will entertain your children for at least half an hour. You climb the narrow stairs to the top. Many children have not had the experience of going up narrow windy stairs. You have a great view of the high street at the top and if you are very fortunate you can try on a soldiers... More

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England
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56 reviews 56 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

On your way to the great hall stop at the Westgate and look for the small door on the left hand outer wall. Climbing nimbly up the stone staircase you will pass through a quaint little museum and onward to the roof where you will be rewarded by a fantastic view down the high street and encompassing St Giles' Hill... More

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winchester
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Worth popping in to go up to the roof for a great view straight up Winchester High Street towards the Guildhall and St Giles Hill beyond. More

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Portsmouth
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

Modern, well laid out, it's the historical story of Winchester, well laid out and full of information More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

The view from the top of this tower is spectacular. What's more, inside you'll see a remarkable ceiling and intriguing panels dating back several centuries. The guide (query volunteer) was extraordinarily knowledgeable. Go there! More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

Had a random day trip to Winchester, and was pleasantly supprised by all the free attractions. This small but very ineterseting museum is definatley worth a look, there are several artefacts too look at (including some armour you can try on if you ask at reception) and once you go through the very small door to the roof area there... More

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England
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64 reviews 64 reviews
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2011

This museum is situated in the west gate at the top of the high street. It is fairly small but from the roof you get a great view of the high street. It is currently free to enter, although there have been cuts on opening hours. More

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