Westgate Museum — Attraction in Winchester

A wonderful treasure trove of antiquated collectibles. Each and every item in this small single room museum has a fascinating story to tell. It is a short but steep climb up a flight of stairs. From the street pavement into the compact museum. And then another short steep climb up to the roof of the Westgate. Where you are treated to a splendid view of Winchester's high street including the Guildhall's clock tower and Saint Giles hill's green and forested grounds. I was grateful to the helpful and friendly staff who arranged a special entry ticket for me which entitles me to visit 3 Winchester museums for a period of one year (City, Westgate and...

The Westgate Museum is a perfect way to spend time exploring the history of Winchester. The Museum is unique in the sense that its building is very much an artefact in itself, being a surviving gate to the city. Its changing role throughout history is also interesting to see inside, for instance prisoner’s graffiti can be seen dating back hundreds of years. On top of the fascinating artefacts within the building such as the gibbet, the rooftop panoramic view of the city is well-worth seeing and is a fantastic photo opportunity.

I would personally recommend getting the joint ticket to see the Westgate Museum as well as the...

The museum is located right at the one end of High Street in town and conveniently located. It’s housed inside a surviving fortified medieval gateway. It tells the remarkable history of Stuart and Tudor Winchester. The display tells the story of Winchester in 16th and 17th centuries. We can learn about the ancient city gate, the English civil war, crime and punishment, prisoners graffiti and weights and measures etc.. One adult ticket costs £6 to visit both museums, Westgate museum and the...