🚂 Southampton → Winchester | Budget Day Trip Guide

*Escape deadlines for £30! Winch = ultimate student sanctuary.* 🚆 Transport Train: Southampton Central → Winchester (20 mins | £6 return with Railcard) Bus: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off (£8/day student ticket) All sights walkable from city center! 🌟 Must-Do Stops 1️⃣ Winchester Cathedral ⛪ UK’s longest nave + Jane Austen’s tomb • Stained glass rainbows ✨ Pro tip: Arrive pre-10 AM for magical light! £6 entry (show Uni of Soton ID) • Free audio guide! 2️⃣ Winchester Market 🧺 Local gems: Mead (honey wine) £5/bottle — perfect gift! Blue Vinney cheese + fresh bread = 🤤 Handmade jewelry • Soy candles • Vintage finds 3️⃣ Wolvesey Castle Ruins 🏰 Panoramic Hampshire views • Instagram caption inspo: “Living my medieval princess fantasy 👸” Picnic hack: Grab market sandwiches • Sunbathe on ancient walls ☀️ 💷 Budget Breakdown Transport: £6 (train) Cathedral: £6 Lunch: £8 (market feast) Souvenirs: £10 (mead + trinkets) TOTAL ≈ £30! #UniOfSouthampton #SouthamptonUK #StudyAbroadUK #WinchesterDayTrip #UKStudentLife #BudgetTravelUK #MedievalVibes #HistoryEscape