The Rise and Fall of Hyde Abbey 1110-1538
St Bartholomew's Church, King Alfred Place, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DF
Hyde Abbey was a significant and impressive Norman building standing majestically in the suburbs of Hyde. Today its ground-plan is re-created with Hyde Abbey Garden together with three ledger stones that mark the grave of King Alfred and his immediate family.
For just over four hundred the abbey was home to St Benedict monks. During those centuries the abbey suffered damage from external, historic conflicts until its final blow and deconstruction during the Dissolution of the Monasteries and, with it, the disappearance of King Alfred.
The walk will include remembering the 1780s building ‘House of Correction’, centred in King Alfred Place. Also, identifying stones from the abbey which are now dispersed around the walls around Hyde.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1130-1300, 1600-1730
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). They operate regular FREE bus trips from Winchester city centre to Hyde (approx 10 minutes) and back. 2.) Nearby Car Parks: Coach Park SO23 7EL, Worthy Lane SO23 7AB, River Park SO23 7DQ, St Peter's SO23 7DD 3.) What3words ///norms.airliners.averages
- Contact on day:
- Francesca Sluman
- Telephone number:
- +447811735871
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- This event is outside and involves walking 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:
- 27 Aug 2026 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 18 Sep 2026 03:00 PM
Accessibility details
This event is outside and is accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking and weather.
Additional information
This event is a walking tour outside. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing.
- Max number of people:
- 8
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
