The ancient capital of England, Winchester is 20 miles north east of Lyndhurst on the edge of the South Downs National Park. It’s known for medieval Winchester Cathedral, with its 17th-century Morley Library, the Winchester Bible and a Norman crypt. Nearby are the ruins of Wolvesey Castle and the Winchester City Mill, a working 18th-century corn mill an The Great Hall of Winchester Castle houses the medieval round table linked to King Arthur.
There are a plethora of shops and restaurants plus some wonderful historic pubs which you can visit and enjoy a pint of real ale before resuming your sightseeing and shopping!
