Winchester has a large number of waterways, apart from its beautiful river, some run underground and others are visible. Its history is intertwined with its water and its water intertwined with its history - they were used for drinking, washing, industry, defence and power as well as waste disposal! This illustrated talk, by Winchester City Guide, Erica Wheeler, explores some of the Roman, Anglo-Saxon and medieval man-made waterways that thread through Winchester and the struggle to keep them unpolluted.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1230 - 1345
Location & directions
St Bartholomew's Church, King Alfred Place, Hyde, Winchester, Hampshire, SO237DF
- 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
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- Contact on day:
- Francesca Sluman
- Telephone number:
- +447811735871
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Early booking recommended
- 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
Accessibility details
Access facilities may change due to planned refurbishment works
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 80
- Est. tour duration:
-
1 hour(s)
15 minute(s)
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