Crime and Punishment in Winchester Guided Walking Tour
Saturday 14:30
Visitor Information Centre
Step back in time and discover Winchester’s darker past on an exciting Crime and Punishment walking tour. Find out about Assizes, trial by ordeal and the different prisons and sites of punishment.
Dates
July 11th 2026 at 14:30 - July 11th 2026 at 16:00
October 3rd 2026 at 14:30 - October 3rd 2026 at 16:00
Event details
Address:The Guildhall
Broadway
Winchester
Postcode:SO23 9GH
Tickets:Tickets are £12 for adults, £5 for children (under 16)
Contact Information:E-mail: tourism@winchester.gov.uk
Website: www.winchestertouristguides.com
Open hours:Saturday 11th July at 2.30pm
Saturday 3rd October at 2.30pm
Description
Join one of Winchester’s professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre. Visit the streets where real crimes once shocked the city and hear stories of notorious trials, fearsome criminals, and unusual punishments. With a famous law courts in an ancient building, a prison, a debtors prison, a bridewell prison, a pillory and ‘cage’ and several execution sites, Winchester is the perfect place to explore crime and punishment through the ages. A fascinating mix of history, mystery, and a few shivers – told in a way that’s engaging, thoughtful and fun for curious kids and grown-ups alike.
Tickets are available in advance through the website or in person on the day at the Visitor Information Centre if still available.
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Assistance dog