Winchester | A Perfect Day Trip Escape

Spent a weekend exploring Winchester—a compact city you can cover in just hours! 🚆 Getting There From Southampton: Bus: Route 1 (£2, ~1 hr, direct) Train: Buy via Trainpal (use Open Return for flexible timing). ~15 min journey. 🍽️ Foodie Stop: Josie’s Brunch 📍 SO23 8SA Arrived pre-10am and snagged the last table! Queue forms later. 🥞 Fruit Pancakes (£7.5): Fluffy stack + tangy berry compote. Maple syrup balanced—not overly sweet! 🥚 Chicken Benedict (£10.95): Lightly fried chicken, zesty hollandaise. English muffin had a chewy bite—loved the sweet-sour roasted tomatoes! 🥛 Oreo Milkshake (£4.5): Surprise hit! Not too sweet; extra served in a separate glass. 🍹 Tropical Smoothie (£4.25): Thick blend, passionfruit-forward. Tart kick—ideal for sour lovers! ⛪️ Sights & Shops Winchester Cathedral (SO23 9LS): Events inside—admired exterior + bought a £3.5 fridge magnet (quality!). Gift shop packed with Jane Austen souvenirs. 📖 P&G Wells Ltd (SO23 9LZ): Century-old bookstore. Grabbed Pride & Prejudice—my forever love! 🏞️ St. Giles Hill Viewpoint (SO23 8BL): Sweeping city views + bench seating. Rain poured post-arrival—but the post-storm scenery was magical! 🧸 Warren & Son (SO23 9AE): Small Jellycat section (decent but limited). Snagged a croissant bag charm! 🎓 University Sign: Near the central supermarket—easy to spot while wandering! ✨ Extra Gems City Museum: Exterior renovations ongoing. Weekend Market: Bustling stalls in the town center! Quaint side streets perfect for slow exploration. #WinchesterUK #DayTrips #SouthamptonDayOut #BrunchGoals #UKTravel #JaneAustenTrail #HiddenGemsEngland