With Royal Wedding fever driving many Americans to the UK, it is the perfect time to recommend that one of my favorite cities be added to your itinerary. Winchester is located in southern England in Hampshire county. It is about an hour by train from London, about two by coach, and where I spent the past year studying. The ancient capital of England, Winchester has all the character, history, and charm that most tourists hope to find on their British adventure.
The perfect blend of country and city there is so much to do in the city of Winchester...all within walking distance of the train. Stroll along the River Itchen, visit a ruined castle, see the house where Jane Austen died, visit Winchester Cathedral, do some shopping, have tea at Ginger Two, and enjoy a night out in one of the most charming pubs in England, the Black Boy (where I have spotted non other than Radiohead's lead singer, Thom Yorke). Pack a picnic and climb St. Catherine's Hill at sunset for the perfect view of the city. Winchester is not to be missed! Spend the extra $40 by train or $10 by coach from London. visit winchester.co.uk
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