Church and Almshouse of Saint Cross

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Address: Saint Cross Road , Winchester SO23 9SD, HAM, GB

Phone: 01962 852888

State: HAM

City: Winchester

Zip Code: SO23 9SD

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Very atmospheric and beautiful place. Friendly welcome at the entrance and the tea room. Great walk along the river into Winchester. Free to Historic Houses members although it doesn't mention it on their website.

Lovely peaceful place. The church is incredible. Nice garden to walk around.

Beautiful old buildings and church in Winchester with tea house and coffee. The foundation has provided significant support to the community and continues to do so. Worth a look!

Interesting location though mid April was a bit early for the garden.

Highly underrated place. Very few tourists actually there were nobody just me, which is in high contrast with other attractions in the city, such as the cathedral. The place is excellently maintained, the garden is beautiful. Without overexaduration, this is one of the most memorable places I have ever visited.

A lovely tranquil setting for a wedding. Great parking in the field next door too Well worth a visit  . It's like stepping back in time

Lovely oasis of calm and peace just outside the bustling city of Winchester, the medieval Hospital of St Cross is well worth a visit. Walk from College Street opposite the Palace of the Bishop of Winchester following the signpost 'The Water Meadows' along the footpath beside the River Itchen. Cross Garnier Road and keep going along the footpath directly opposite,  basically cross the road and continue in the same direction. You'll see cattle in the fields and swans on the river. Once you reach the Hospital, there is a tea room if you are thirsty. Be sure to go to the shop inside the porter's lodge and ask for the Wayfarer's Dole, a symbol of the sustenance provided to travellers in centuries past. You will be given a small jar of ale and a piece of bread for free, but be kind and put a donation in the tin. Unfortunately, you must pay to go into the grounds and church, but it's worth doing. We were there on a gloriously warm Easter Sunday afternoon and families were having a picnic outside the grounds next to the River, a lovely  tranquil spot.

We only walked around the outside but will defo come visit properly and explore the building.Looks very interesting.

I’ve been parking hear for over twenty years, and then walked through the meadows. I visited with my club and was amazed at what lay behind the arched entrance to The Hospital of St. Cross. Firstly, the word hospital, is misleading. The word is derived from hospitality. The hospital was founded purely to help travellers on their way through Winchester. You would call in and ask for dole. The same holds true today. When you ask for dole you are handed a not ungenerous measure of real ale, and a portion of bread. The church and grounds are unbelievable. There’s also a large lake. It’s all so unexpected. We ended our visit in the cafe with tea and cakes. The end to a memorable day.

Beautiful gardens and church , very peaceful.

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