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A journey through the architectural transformation of Hyde Abbey

St Bartholomew's Church, King Alfred PLace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DF

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A walking history tour of key sites in Hyde relating to the former Abbey, explaining the history of this important ecclesiastical complex and its demise. The tour will trace the dispersal of some of the architectural fragments of the dissolved church

This tour will explain the history of Hyde Abbey, comprising a large complex of buildings that once stood to the north of the city walls of Winchester. Lead by Francesca Sluman of Hyde900 and Dr Helen Lawrence-Beaton of ADAM Architecture, the walk will include key sites associated with the Abbey precinct whilst explaining how the buildings were gradually dismantled after the dissolution of the Monasteries, and the building stones absorbed into the local buildings of Hyde. The tour will culminate in a visit to Old Hyde House, now the offices of ADAM Architecture, where many of the stones from the former abbey were reused and are still visible today.
Refreshments will be available after the tour at the nearby church of St Bartholomew in Hyde, for a donation.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1400-1530

Location & directions

St Bartholomew's Church, King Alfred PLace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DF

Directions:
There are a number of ways to find us: *1.) Hop on a King Alfred Vintage Bus (participating in the Heritage Open Day). There are regular free bus trips from Winchester city centre to Hyde (approx 10 minutes) and back. *2.) Book onto on our guided trail from Winchester city centre to Hyde: King Alfred’s Last Journey - a guided, child friendly trail between the 3 burial sites of King Alfred (aimed at children but everyone will enjoy discovering interesting facts). See Heritage Open Day bookings. 3.) Nearby Car Parks: Coach Park SO23 7EL, Worthy Lane SO23 7AB, River Park SO23 7DQ, St Peter's SO23 7DD 4.) What3words ///norms.airliners.averages

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
A section of this event is outside so please wear appropriate clothing.
Booking contact name:
Hampshire History Trust
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust
Booking opens:
08 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Additional information

A section of this event is a walking tour outside. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing.

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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