ShareThanks to its strong royal links, visitors to Winchester can follow in the footsteps of the Tudors with specialist tours and trails.
Spend a cheap weekend break this summer tracing Tudor history by following The Winchester Tudor Trail, a free downloadable map taking you on a journey around the city and beyond.
From the historic pubs and inns to the local landmarks such as the Butter Cross and the City Mill, find out about Winchester’s fascinating past.
Visit free museums and walk in the footsteps of royalty with a stop at the Great Hall and the ruins of Wolvesey Castle and discover just why the city was once the Ancient Capital of England.
Also on this tour, visit some of the key film locations for popular BBC series Wolf Hall. Take in the stunning Cathedral, Great Hall and Hospital of St Cross, all of which featured in the TV adaptation.
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