Winchester Castle great hall, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go

What it is and where

Winchester Castle great hall is a part of Winchester Castle in United Kingdom (Southampton).

It is in Southampton, where this site lists 116 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 51.06263, -1.31974; the nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Winchester Castle great hall is April to September.

In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to United Kingdom

To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

• The Gurkha MuseumMuseum in Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom38 m
• Winchester CastleGrade I listed castle in Winchester, United Kingdom46 m
• HorsePower: The Museum of the King's Royal HussarsMilitary museum in Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom57 m
• The Rifles MuseumRegimental museum in Winchester, United Kingdom105 m
• The Rifleman's MuseumRegimental museum in Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, United Kingdom107 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.

More in United Kingdom: History

• Stonehenge: Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
• British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
• Bath, Somerset
• Principality of Sealand: micronation in the North Sea
• Buckingham Palace: official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
• Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London

Every United Kingdom place under History, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

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