Timeline
14:30
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Walk through the Abbey Gardens. These formal gardens lie between King Alfred's statue and the rear of Winchester Cathedral, with the River Itchen flowing through them. It is a peaceful start to the afternoon.
14:45
Stop for a drink at The Black Boy. Tucked away on Wharf Hill off Chesil Street, this traditional back-street boozer is faithful to its origins. Check the opening hours to ensure it is open for your visit.
15:30
Browse the Cathedral Shop. Housed in an old Coach House just 25 meters from the West Front of the Cathedral, this shop offers a range of gifts, many of them unique to the cathedral.
Local tip
The Black Boy is recognized in well-known beer guides, but it retains the feel of a traditional pub. The Cathedral Shop is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM in March through October, and until 5:00 PM in November through February.
Check before you go
- The Black Boy is open Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00 and Su 12:00-22:30.
- The Cathedral Shop is open Mar-Oct: daily 9:30AM–5:30PM; Nov-Feb: daily 9:30AM–5:00PM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Winchester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).