| 紀行の部屋 1995年夏・南西イングランド車の旅1200キロ (1995年8月13日から8月26日まで、 イギリス・ロンドンヒースロー空港→ブライトン→チチェスター→ベプトン→ポーツマス→ワイト島→エクスター→ター キー→ダートマス→トトニス→アッシュバーン→プリンスタウンを巡る1500キロの旅) |
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これは、1995年夏、妻と南西イングランドを自動車旅行したときの記録(メモ)である。 これより2年前の1993年のイギリス自動車旅行の時は、「イ ギリスを走ろう」という形でまとめたので、これもいずれ文章にし ようとメモのまま持っていたが、次第 に時間がたってしまい、今更文章化するにも、少々タイミングを逸した嫌いがあるし、またその時間がないので、とりあえずここにはメモのまま掲載することに した。覚え書き・箇条書き風で、読みづらいが、備忘も兼ね、ここに掲載する。 当時に比べて、地名や観光地、名所などの情報はすぐインターネッ トで入手できる時代になったので、必要と思われるものには、リンクを張っておいた。参考にしていただければ幸いである。 |
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| date index: (南 西 イングランドに決めたわけ)July 25、26、26-2、(南 西 イングランド旅行のコンセプト)July26 August:13 .14 .15 .16 .17 ,18 .19 ,20 , 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 |
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成田空港、イギリスヒースロー空港、Brighton,Chichester,Bepton,Portsmouth,The Isle of
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(2004.5.17追記:1993年の時は、2500キロメートルも走った。毎日毎日走ってばかりの感じで、くたびれた。同じ場所にもっと長く留まってゆっくりした旅をしたい、という妻の意見を大幅に取り入れて、今回はプランを練った。最初は半島の一番先にある文字通りLand's Endまで行くつもりだったが、Torquayあたりで引返す旅程を組んだ。それでも総走行距離数は1200キロメートルを越えたが… |
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| 今日の日程: 東京成田空港→ロ ンドンヒースロー空港→( Ibis Hotel ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 成田空港発:JL#403 14:55 ヒースロー空港着: 19:35 飛行機の中での食事記録: 昼食:ステーキ、スポンジケーキ、紅茶、赤ワイン 間食:おにぎり(たらこ)、赤ワイン 夕食:巻き寿司、フルーツ(キゥイー)、サラダ(プチトマト) ヒースロー空港で予約していたレンタカー(ハーツ)に乗り、走り始める。 ただ、夜遅く着いたので、空港近くでホテル(Ibis Hotel)を見つけ、宿泊。 (なお、レンタカー料金は、2000cc車で、full collision(事故のと き車の損害を全額保証) で、週266ポンド、延長一日につき、38ポンドの契約)。 注:full collision coverage(PAI:搭乗者傷害保険、TP:盗難保険、CDW:自動車車両損害支払い免除制度) |
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| 今日の走行:Ibis
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| 起床:6:45 出発:9:15 宿泊料:5.25ポンド(Ibis Hotel) 朝食:シリアル・ヨーグルト、ハニー、リンゴ・オレンジジュース、ベーコン入り卵焼き、ビーンズ、グレープフルーツ、オレンジ、コーヒー ロンドン環状高速道路M23号からA23号に乗り、今日の目的地ブライトンへ向か う。ブライトンには、一度だけ訪ね、海岸から沖へのびたPierも歩いたことがある。 (注:道路の番号にMとあるのは、Motorwayの意味で最高速度は70マイル(1マイル=1609メートル)標識はブルー、Aは、国道一級線で、二桁 までの最高速度は70マイル、その他の最高速度は60マイル、標識はグリーン、Bは、二級道路で最高速度は、 30マイル、標識は白の標識に黒。イギリス の標識は極めて分かりやすく、日本の対極にある。) |
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Brighton and Hove is a fantastic base for exploring the Sussex Countryside, the South of England, Britain's capital city London and even Northern France. Sussex is full of castles, stately homes and gardens. There are steam trains, family farms, and children's zoos. 1066 Country occupies the eastern half of the county and is steeped in medieval history while idyllic rural West Sussex boasts traditional English villages and Sussex's other festival city, Chichester. Within striking distance of world famous attractions such as Leeds Castle, Anne Boleyn's childhood home Hever Castle and the historic maritime city of Portsmouth, Brighton & Hove allows you to explore Southern England and is an ideal stop on an extended tour of the country. The nearby port of Newhaven provides the city with easy access to Northern France. There are plenty of days out by coach around the region. And if you want to take in London during your stay, Brighton couldn't be better placed. Under an hour from the capital by train you can shop all morning, browse a gallery all afternoon, eat at Covent Garden at supper time and take in a West End show before returning to 'London by the sea' - Brighton & Hove.
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| The Lanes(http://www.visitbrighton.co.uk/) Once the heart of the old fishing town of Brighthelmstone, Brighton’s historic quarter is an intricate maze of twisting alleyways with an extraordinary mix of antiques, jewellery, interior design and famous labels - there’s even an antique armoury. In the hidden squares, elegant arcades and winding passages, you can find bespoke perfumes and fragrant herbs mixing with freshly roasted coffee and the aroma of Italian cooking. A pebble’s throw from the beach and the Royal Pavilion, you can soak up Brighton’s history - four hundred year-old fishermen’s cottages, quaint old pubs, brick-paved twittens and flint stone exteriors. The city’s walking tours start from the Lanes and cater for a variety of interests including film locations and literary connections, murder mysteries and ghosthunting. Coffee culture has hit The Lanes and there are plenty of eating places from seafood specialities to gourmet vegetarian. Whether it’s serious shopping you’re after or a relaxed alfresco lunch, The Lanes has a distinct and nostalgic feel. |
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http://www.royalpavilion.org.uk/ から引用 The Royal Pavillion The Royal Pavilion's lavish interiors combine Chinese-style decorations with magnificent furniture and furnishings. Adorned with gilded dragons, carved palm trees and imitation bamboo staircases, the Palace's unique style mixes Asian exoticism with English eccentricity. Daring and inventive colours feature throughout, and there are many original items on loan from HM The Queen. |
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Chichester(西サセックスの州都)の(i=インフォメーション)で紹介され、市のセンターでない郊外という条件で探してもらったところ、17マイル走ったところにあった。 |
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| 今日の走行:The Park House
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of Wight(http://welcome.to/hampshire,http://www.isle-of-wight.uk.com/か
ら引用) A quick ferry trip takes you to the region’s holiday island, the Isle of Wight. Only a few kilometres across, the Island's quiet roads, sweeping beaches, unspoilt landscapes and pretty villages can offer an interesting contrast to the mainland's pace of life. http://www.thesouthofengland.com/か ら引用 Board a ferry to the Isle of Wight, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, framed by breathtaking seascapes, a long-time favorite of many including Queen Victoria, whose home, Osborne House, was the setting for the Oscar-nominated movie Mrs Brown. |
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ワイト島の地図 The Isle of Wight |
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| 今日の日程:Wight島の観光スポット巡り、宿泊
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朝食:パイナップルジュース、サニーサイドエッグ、ソーセージ、ベーコン、トマト、トースト(ハニー) Isle of Wight Rare Breeds and Waterfowl ParkOne of the U.K's largest collections of rare breeds of farm animals in 40 coastal acres. Open in winter months for school holidays and 1/2 term, weather permitting. AddressIsle of Wight Rare Breeds and Waterfowl Park, Undercliff Drive St. Lawrence Isle of Wight U.K. 1995.8.17 ![]() Tropical Bird Gardenの鳥のケージの見取り図
Isle of Wight Studio Glass![]() Locally made glass in outstanding designs and colours incorporating 22ct gold and sterling silver leaf. AddressIsle of Wight Studio Glass, Old Park St. Lawrence Isle of Wight U.K. PO381XR
植物園、中央の道路を通って Ventnor Botanic Gardens![]() 22 acres of gardens, some 10,000 plants, trees and shrubs, including rare and exotic species. Opening times & prices Address Contact Details
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Shanklin Chine'Chine' is a local word and now used only in the Isle of Wight and Dorset. It is of Saxon origin and means a deep narrow ravine, formed by water cutting through soft sandstone leading to the sea. The Saxon name for Shanklin was "Scenc-hlinc" or "cup in the rising ground." Think, too, of the chine of a boat - the shape of a cup - or chine as in an animal's backbone - a deep scooped-out cut. Formation of the Chine has taken place over the last 10,000 years. The stream would originally have flowed into the River Eastern Yar when Sandown Bay was land. This stream is continually cutting its way back to the foot of the Downs from whence it springs. In the latter half of the last century, stones were laid at the top of the waterfall to arrest this progress. There are a continuous series of spring lines on the cliff faces in the Chine. The Island has a number of chines but the two largest are Blackgang, where very little of the original remains, due to erosion, and Shanklin, unique in the quality of its flora and fauna. With a drop of 105ft to sea level, and just over a quarter of a mile, the Chine covers an area of approximately three acres. Opening times & prices Address Contact Details
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| 今日の走行:The Fern Bank Hotel(Shanklin)→Needles→
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| The Needles www.theneedles.co.uk If you are still feeling energetic visit Alum Bay and take a walk from Needles Park to Needles Old Battery which is set in heritage coastline with spectacular views over the Needles rocks and Lighthouse. Or visit Needles Park which offers many attractions including Alum Bay Glass, Sweet Factory and chairlift to the beach & amusements. |
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| The Needles Park is the
Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay
overlooking the Island's most famous landmark, The Needles Rocks and
Lighthouse. Every year, nearly half a million people visit to view
these jagged chalk stacks and lighthouse, the unique multi coloured
sand cliffs and enjoy the Park's facilities, including the spectacular
chairlift. The Needles and Alum Bay first became popular with tourists over 200 years ago, and in Victorian times the area attracted large numbers of visitors who travelled from the mainland by paddle steamer. |
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coastline and an exciting range of craft and educational attractions,
proving irresistible draws to the visiting public. And, when you're feeling peckish you'll find a wide choice of food to suit all tastes from big value snacks to hearty meals and a licensed bar where you can enjoy a relaxing drink. For further information on what you'll find click on the appropriate link. |
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なれさんから引用 ぼくがブライトンに留学しいた頃、初めての学校のエクスカーションが、ワイト島一日旅行でした。 ポーツマスからフェリーで渡ります。 島は、本当にこじんまりとした感じです。車でだったら1時間ちょっとくらいで一周できてしまうほどです。 一番印象深かったのは、「リフト」です。 島の中には、日本のスキー場にあるような2人乗りのリフトを使用して、断崖の上から海岸まで(高低差50mくらいか)降りることができるポイントがありま す。 乗るやいなや、いままでごく緩やかだった傾斜が突然45度ぐらいの急激な傾斜に変わり、一気に真ん下の海岸線まで降りてゆくのです。 傾斜が変化する寸前は、前方の視界が「スコン」と消えてしまい、一瞬、水平線しか見えなくなるので、メッチャ怖いです(リフト自体もおんぼろなので、ある 意味怖い……。) あとは、ヴィクトリア女王によるオズボーンハウスやミニチュアヴィレッジ・遊園地などがあり、一日観光としては、ちょうどいいスポットです。 |
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| フェリーでYarmouthからLymingtonへ渡る。 昼食:(フェリーの中で)サンドイッチ(ターキー、レタス、トマト)、紅茶
間食:(街道沿いのチェーン店The Chefで)large scone,cornish cream,strawbery jam,butter,紅茶 18:30 今日の目的地のExterに到着 ホテル到着:19:30 The Rougemont Hotel Exeter 部屋のトイレのドアを開けると蛍光灯がボーンと音をたてて点く。夜はうるさい。 泊まったホテルのRougemontの謂れは次のコラムに書かれたことによるらしい。 Rougemont The site of Exeter Castle is one of the oldest in Britain. The hill, an ancient volcano (Rougemont) was first fortified by the ancient Britons and used as a hill camp. The Romans during their sphere of influence considerably strengthened it and in 894 King Alfred, after driving off the invading Danes, strengthened the fort further. William the Conqueror marched into Exeter to resolve the first English rebellion against his authority in 1068, two years after the Norman victory at Hastings. Once he got the City under control he had Rougemont castle built on the site of the fort. Today the walls and gatehouse remain from Norman times and the old gateway to Rougemont Castle contains the oldest non-ecclesiastical Norman arch in the country. The inner bailey of the Castle houses the County Court built in 1774 for the assizes and is not open to the public but the walls and gardens can be explored. EThe Rougemont Hotel(http://travel.travelocity.com/hotel/)Modernised Victorian Hotel Built In 1880 And Renovated In 1987. Ideal Hotel For Tourists And Business Travellers Alike. Number Of Guest Rooms - 90 Restaurant *2* Cocktail Lounges Lounge Parking Conference Roomsxeter - Ancient Roman City - Isca DumnoniorumExeter - AncienmanExter - Isca Dumnoniorum
A Short History Of Exeter Cathedral(http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/visinfo.html)から引用 Should you visit Exeter Cathedral, you will be struck by its beauty and antiquity. The imposing Norman towers dating from the early 12th Century were retained when Bishop Bronescombe, influenced by the magnificent new Gothic (Early English) cathedral at Salisbury, decided on a grandiose rebuilding in 1270. The work took nearly a Century but resulted in a wonderful Cathedral Church in Decorated Gothic style, prompting Bishop Grandisson (1327-69) to write to Pope John XXII praising its splendours........
夕食:Soup of the day(マッシュルームスープ),bread(全粒)Ale(黒っぽいビール)、lanb Kobeh & ライス(ニンジン、セロリ、など)タマネギ、マッシュルーム、温野菜(ムラサキキャベツ、タマネギ、ジャガイモ)、赤カブ、サ ニーレタス |
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Th The Underground Passages(http://www.exeter.uk.net/exeter/history/general-exeter.htm) から引用 Dating from 14th century, these medieval passages running under the Exeter High Street are a unique ancient monument. They are the only such passages that can be explored by the public in Britain. The passages were built to take the pipe that bringing fresh water into the City. e Medieval 14th Century Underground Passages running under Exeter High Street are a unique ancient monument being the only system of passages that can be explored by the public anywhere in Britain.
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| http://www.asaint.co.uk/backnumber/02-11-5.html からの引用です ◆トーキー (Torquay) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- イギリスのリビエラの中心地と言えば、トーキー。クリスティが自伝で、「幸せで理 想的な子ども時代を過ごした」と語っている街。クリスティが過ごした街並が、今で もそのまま残っている。コンサートを楽しんだ「パビリオン」、友達とローラー・ス ケートをした「プリンセス・ピア」、そして「グランド・ホテル」では、ハネムーン を過ごした。ミス・マープルが『スリーピング・マーダー』の最終章で謎を解いたの は「インペリアル・ホテル」 のテラス等々、クリスティの作品の中でもトーキーは何 度も登場している。 ◎トーキー博物館 (Torquay Museum) アガサ・クリスティの生涯を写真や作品などでたどることができる。作品に登場する 南デボンの紹介もあり、海水浴が当時流行していた時代背景も理解できる。 【住所】529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG 【Tel】01803 293975 【URL】 http://www.torbay.gov.uk/main.asp?page=688 ◎トア・アビー (Torre Abbey) 12世紀に修道院として建てられた歴史的な建物。この中に、アガサ・クリスティの メモリアル・ルームがある。クリスティが使ったタイプライターやオリジナル原稿、 写真などが展示されてあり、当時を彷佛とさせる。 【住所】 Historic House and Gallery, Torquay 【Tel】01803 293593 【URL】 http://www.torbay.gov.uk/main.asp?page=675 ◎パビリオン (The Pavillion) トーキーの港に面したエドワード朝様式の美しい建物。現在は、ショッピング・セン ターとして使われている。テラスからの港の風景が美しい。 【住所】 Vaughan Road, Torquay TQ2 5EQ ◎観光案内所 【住所】 Vaughan Parade, Torquay, TQ2 5JG 【TEL】 01803 296296 【FAX】 01803214885 【email】 rivieraenquiries@english-riviera.co.uk 【URL】 http://www.english-riviera.co.uk/ Devon - Torquay Perhaps Devon's most popular tourist centre. Torquay simply sparkles with holiday atmosphere. The 'English Riviera' is just that. Wonderful beaches, colourful marina, excellent theatre entertainment, restaurants, sophisticated nightlife, and a host of family fun attractions. Shopping in Torquay is a delight complemented by its palm trees and sub tropical flora. The town covers the hillsides, built in a great crescent back from the seafront, and the views over the bay from the terraces are positively inspiring. Access: Main line train service; coach service; buses from most parts of South Devon.
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| 今日の走行:Torquay→Dartmouth→Totnes→Ashbunton→Prince
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7時起床 Dartmouth
The main road never reach down into Dartmouth, protecting the character of the town and helping to retain the historic atmosphere of Dartmouth's narrow streets and buildings. Dartmouth's oldest building, The Cherub Pub ( c1380), in Higher Street, and Agincourt House at Lower Ferry, are both examples of 14th century buildings that have survived in the town. Dartmouth offers the visitor a stunning array of bistros, restaurants, boutiques and specialist shops. All lining Dartmouth's narrow streets with their long flights of winding steps and intriguing medieval buildings. The Butterwalk, with its timber framed arcade was built in 1635-40. This impressive façade was damaged by bombs during 1943, but it has now been fully restored. |
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This lovely Elizabethan town which sits on the west bank of the River Dart is a delight. From the medieval High Street with its pillared arcades, Butterwalk and Poultrywalk, to steeply rising Fore Street, with its impressive East Gate Arch, the shop-lined streets offer traditional values of service and civility. Totnes quayside bustles with activity. Many of the old warehouses have been converted into shops, restaurants and houses. Access: Main line train services; buses from Torbay, Plymouth and Kingsbridge. |
Ashburton a London(パブ)で昼食:カニのサンド、ハムのサンド、紅茶、サマープディング
The River Dart Country Park(3.75ポンド)に入場
The River Dart沿いに散歩
Nudging Dartmoor, Ashburton is the ideal location for exploring the National Park. A market town, with a traditional town centre with small traders and antique shops. The town's prosperity was built on the woollen and tin trades, becoming one of the four official stannary towns in Devon in 1285. Nearby Buckland-in-the-Moor is a picturesque, thatched hamlet. Known as 'The Gateway to Dartmoor'
Access: Buses from Plymouth, Newton Abbot and Exeter.
> View Dartmoor - Ashburton on map
River
Dart Country Park
Prince TownのPrisonへ
Situated 1,400 feet above sea level on the open moor, Princetown is the highest town on Dartmoor. Visit the "High Moorland Visitor Centre" and discover more about Dartmoor's unique landscape, wildlife, history and development - from prehistoric times to the present day.
Access: Buses from Tavistock and Plymouth (summer only).
> View Dartmoor - Princetown on map
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19時30分―20時30分ホテルのコートで、妻とテニス
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Salisbury has Britain's finest medieval Cathedral, boasts England's tallest (123m) spire, best preserved original Magna Carta, largest Cathedral Close and Europe's oldest working clock.
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The historic heart of Winchester, with its world-famous cathedral and the lovely Cathedral Close, Winchester College and the house where Jane Austen lived her last days. Follow in the footsteps of the poet John Keats through the Water Meadows to St Cross and see the remains of the palace of the medieval bishops. Winchester
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Begun in 1079 in the Romanesque
style, this Cathedral is at the heart of Alfred's Wessex and a diocese
which once stretched from London's Thames to the Channel Islands. Its
bishops were men of enormous wealth and power, none more so than
William of Wykeham, twice Chancellor of England, Founder of Winchester
College and New College Oxford. The chantry chapels and memorials of
these great prelates are a feature of the Cathedral. These influential
bishops also developed, re-fashioned and adorned this great Cathedral.
There pilgrims sought the shrine of local saints, notably a former
bishop, Saint Swithun, whose festival (15 July) was said to set the
pattern for the weather for the next forty days.
The Cathedral was also the church of the
community of Benedictine monks from its earliest days. Elements of the
monastic buildings may still be traced through the Cathedral Close.
Central to the life of the monks was the opus dei (the Work of God),
the regular offering of prayer which they sang in the quire. The
discipline of praying regularly for the world is continued today, most
notably in the said morning office and the daily singing of Evensong by
the Cathedral choir. Evensong still takes place in the choir of the
Cathedral, the choir stalls with their magnificent gabled canopies,
elaborately carved with flowers and plants, owls and monkeys, dragons,
knights and green men.
Click
here to find out more about Cathedral Music.
The Great Hall
The only surviving
part of Winchester Castle, this 13th century hall was the
centre of court and government life.
The Round Table
Closely associated with the legend of King Arthur, the
Round Table has hung in the Great Hall for over 600 years.

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The south-west quarter is a
fascinating area which has played an important
part in the city’s defences since Roman times. The former site of
Winchester
Castle, today you can see the legendary Arthurian Round Table in the
Great Hall
and Winchester’s Military Museums. From the top of the Westgate there
is a
bird’s eye view of the traditional shops in the High Street. The Westgate
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KING ALFRED, THE RIVER & ST GILES HILL
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Two of the city’s greatest natural assets, the River Itchen and St Giles Hill, dominate this area, as does the statue of Winchester’s most famous citizen, King Alfred. Go off the beaten track and explore lesser known but historic eastern Winchester. The views of Winchester from St Giles Hill are worth every step of the short climb. Guildhall |
Abbey House and
Gardens
Next to the Guildhall is Abbey
House, the
Mayor’s official
residence. Abbey Gardens is a small floral public park on the site of
an abbey founded by King
Alfred’s wife, Queen Ealswith, it includes a children's play area.
City Mill
(National Trust)
Built in 1744, the City
Mill has an impressive mill race, an
attractive island garden and a gift shop.
River Itchen
and the Weirs Walk
The fast-flowing clear
chalk stream is world-famous for
trout. The Weirs Walk alongside the river leads to Wolvesey Castle and
the Water
Meadows path to St Cross.
City Bridge
Ancient river crossing
place and entrance into the city. The
only surviving part of the city’s Roman wall can be seen nearby.
Chesil Rectory
A timber-framed house -
the oldest in
Winchester - the Old Chesil Rectory dates from 1450
and is now a restaurant.
St Giles Hill
Footpaths and steps lead
to the top of St Giles Hill,
where there is a tranquil green space offering views of city,
cathedral, college
and as far as St Catherine’s Hill and the Hospital of St Cross. Ideal
for
picnics.
The Sunset Walk
The Sunset Walk is a
detailed self-guided walk through this
area, available from the Tourist Information Centre.
Shopping
National Trust gifts,
flowers, prints and framing plus a
dressmaker’s paradise.
Winchester
College(チャペル、宝物)
The oldest continuously running
school in England founded, in 1382 by Bishop
William of Wykeham. Old boys are known as Wykehamists. The nearby
Wykeham Arms on
the corner of Canon Street and Kingsgate Street is a perfect spot for a
delicious meal or a quick drink - look out for the old school desks in
the bar
area.
City Museum
Tells
the nationally important story of Winchester from Roman to modern
times.
Included in the collections are two reconstructed Victorian shops.
The Great Hall
The only surviving
part of Winchester Castle, this 13th century hall was the
centre of court and government life.
The Round Table
Closely associated with the legend of King Arthur, the
Round Table has hung in the Great Hall for over 600 years.
Queen Eleanor’s Garden
A faithful
representation of a medieval garden
at the rear of the Great Hall.
IN AND AROUND THE HIGH STREET
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Winchester’s historic High Street was the Romans’ east to west route through the city. Today it is pedestrianised and perfect for shopping. In the nearby side streets, speciality shops and boutiques sell traditional and antique, modern and designer goods. The Square, site of William the Conqueror’s treasury, is of particular note to serious shoppers.
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City Cross
The 15th century city cross is also more usually known as
the Buttercross. A
narrow passage leads to Great Minster Street passing the small hidden
church of
St Lawrence in-the-Square.
The
Square and Great Minster Street
Not a square, more of a T shape! Site of William the Conqueror’s
treasury,
today this is a very attractive shopping area for crafts and interiors,
kitchenware and gifts, clocks, traditional clothes and shoes. A
contemporary
gallery, delicatessen, good restaurants and tea rooms.
City Museum
Tells
the nationally important story of Winchester from Roman to modern
times.
Included in the collections are two reconstructed Victorian shops.
Little Minster and St Thomas
Street
For jewellery, antiques, interiors and fine wines.
Jewry Street
Once the city’s Jewish quarter,
today you will find restaurants, bars,
antiques, health foods and the library.
God Begot House
Look down Royal Oak Passage to
see the 16th Century origins of
this building on the site of Queen Emma’s manor. Lloyds Bank opposite
occupies
the old Guildhall. A curfew bell tolls at 8pm each evening from a bell
tower at
the rear.
Parchment Street and St
George’s Street
Fashions and jewellery, toys, giftware, cards, fine art, clocks and
antiques,
plus traditional hardware and ironmongers shops.
The Brooks
Winchester’s modern shopping centre incorporating the Brooks
Experience, for a
view of life in Roman and Medieval Winchester.
The Market
The city’s provisions
market takes place on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
selling food, clothes and household goods. Flowers are sold all
week. The
biggest farmers' market in the country also takes place on the last
Sunday of
most months
King’s Walk
Specialist arcade shopping, including an
antiques market.