The Great Hall

The Great Hall, one of the finest surviving aisled halls of the 13th century, contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthurs Round Table, and is all that now remains of Winchester Castle.

Come and see the iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend that has dominated Winchesters ancient Great Hall for centuries. This is one of the finest surviving examples of a 13th century aisled hall and is an enhancement of the original Winchester Castle built by William the Conqueror. Discover the history and uncover the battles, secrets and trials for terrorism and treason held here.

Hail the heroes in the Long Gallery. Try on amazing costumes and take a selfie with your head on the executioners block. Relax in Queen Eleanor's Garden abundant with 13th century plants and scents. Admire the iconic Round Table, soaring marble columns and superb stained glass. Treat yourself to something from the gift shop which offers an unusual selection of local and historic souvenirs. Release your inner child with trails or quests and relive those ancient legends.

Tickets to The Great Hall also give entry to Westgate Museum, housed inside a surviving, fortified medieval gateway. The museum tells the story of this remarkable building and the history of Tudor and Stuart Winchester. It also offers unrivalled views over the city from its roof.

Directions

The Great Hall is located at the top of the High Street in the historic city of Winchester.

Winchester is accessible by car via major road routes including the M3, A34 and A31. Winchester Park and Ride has multiple parking sites across the city, with a stop just a short walking distance to the venue. Find out more at Winchester City Council’s website. Parking is also available at Tower Street Multi-Storey Car Park.

By train, Winchester is on the South West main line, with regular and direct trains to and from London Waterloo and major cities across the South and Midlands. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from the railway station to The Great Hall. Buses run regularly from the railway station to the city centre.

By bus, Winchester is served by bus services from Stagecoach, Bluestar and National Express. The nearest stops to The Great Hall are Jewry Street and Westgate. Alternatively, the main bus station is a short walk away.

Group Visits

The Great Hall offers discounted tickets for groups of 15 or more. Please visit their Group Bookings page for more information.

Venue Hire

The Great Hall offers a range of flexible spaces that are available for hire for meetings and events, weddings, and historic filming locations. Visit their Venue Hire page for more information.

Facilities & Accessibility

Castle Avenue has some cobbled and uneven surfaces.

Low ramps in place.

Seating available in the Great Hall and garden.

Gift shop.

Gallery.

Accessible toilet.

Baby changing unit.

Lift available for wheelchair users.

Guide dogs and identifiable assistance dogs welcome.

Prices

Adults: £8.50

Children (5-16 years): £6.00

Concessions: £7.75

Under 5s: Free

Family (5 people): £28.00

Groups (15 or more people): See Group Bookings page

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