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Westgate Museum


Small group looking at a display in the Wesgate Museum

Winchester's Tudor and Stuart age is revealed in this beautifully refurbished listed monument, the last of the medieval gates into the city. Lots of activities for children—have a go at our spotter quiz and win a prize, try on a suit of armour or pay a small fee to make an authentic brass rubbing.

High Street, Winchester, SO23 9AP

April - October
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

February - March
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Map (Google)

Tel. 01962 869 864

Admission Free

Disabled Access

Due to its age this building is not wheelchair accessible and there is a considerably steep staircase from the street entrance.
Guide dogs are permitted and there is a hearing loop.
For those with visual impairments there is a 'touch and hear' information point.
Staff are very friendly and offer a high level of customer service.


Latest Updates:

Take a virtual tour the Westgate Museum

See the compact museum and fantastic view of the City from the roof
12/03/2009


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Memories of Winchester

Photographs of shops, then and now
17/08/2009


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Brass rubbing at the Westgate

During your visit you can have a go at making your own brass rubbing to take away as a souvenir of your visit.
23/03/2007


Contact Us

Economic and Cultural Services
Winchester City Council
Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LJ

Tel: 01962 848 303

Email Economic and Cultural Services
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