Chesil Railway, Winchester guided walking tour
Wednesday 18:30
Visitor Information Centre
Take a guided walk exploring the relics and route of Winchester’s “other” railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.
Dates
May 16th 2026 at 10:30 - May 16th 2026 at 12:00
June 10th 2026 at 18:30 - June 10th 2026 at 20:00
August 29th 2026 at 13:30 - August 29th 2026 at 15:00
Event details
Address:The Guildhall
Broadway
Winchester
Postcode:SO23 9GH
Tickets:Tickets are £12 for adults, £5 for children (under 16)
Contact Information:Tel: 01962 840 500
E-mail: tourism@winchester.gov.uk
Open hours:Saturday 16th May at 10.30am
Wednesday 10th June at 6.30pm
Saturday 29th August at 1.30pm
Saturday 26th September at 10.30am
Description
Join Winchester’s professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre. Winchester Chesil station was opened in 1885 and closed in the 1960s because of lack of demand. The tour explores the old Winchester Chesil Station site, the route of the line, what remains of the railway’s former buildings, a long forgotten GWR footbridge and the old Bar End goods yard. It ends at the entrance to the disused Chesil Railway tunnel. There are steep slopes and steps around St. Giles’ Hill which makes this tour unsuitable for wheelchairs. Please wear suitable footwear.
Please note: This tour does not enter the Chesil Railway tunnel.
Accessibility
Assistance dog