Tour itinerary ideas
These are some of the tours I offer and may give you some ideas for your own tour. Contact me to discuss other themes and ideas. A bespoke tour of any length can be planned with me.
Winchester City Highlights
Walk the city with me and discover all the most interesting sites, hidden corners, incredible history and an overview of the area.
River, College and Bishops Castle
This tour takes a route round the lower city (no hills), along the beautiful River Itchen, seeing Winchester College and Wolvesey Castle, before taking in the Cathedral.
Waterways of Winchester
Winchester is full of hidden and secret waterways crisscrossing the city. We will follow some of them and make sense of the streams, brooks, rivers and conduits. Many have an interesting background, some dating to Anglo-Saxon times and on the way we can see and understand much of the ancient city.
Medieval Jewish History
England had a medieval Jewish community before their expulsion in 1290 by King Edward I. Winchester was an important centre of Jewish life and we know of some fascinating characters from that time, including Licoricia of Winchester. We will explore the old Jewish area of Winchester and the places they knew, including the Great Hall and Winchester Castle.
Wicked Winchester - a horrid but fun tour for families
Use all your senses and skills to explore Winchester together as a family. Build a story around what you see, solve mysteries and hear about the most horrid bits of Winchester. Revolting but really good!
Bespoke Tour
Please contact to discuss
A group of friends, a special occasion, homeschooling group, U3A, club or society, conference attendees. Get in contact and tell me your interests and needs and I can create a route and a tour especially for your group, either in Winchester or the towns and villages around. 1.5 hours, a half-day or full day. I also offer illustrated talks and presentations, where I come to you.
Salisbury City Highlights
City and cathedral, the old and the new. The great medieval merchant's city and the power of the Bishops. Salisbury hides many of its gems behind intriguing facades. Perfect to explore with a guide.
Exploring the ancient landscape of Wiltshire
A guided tour of Stonehenge or Avebury and the landscapes around them. The landscapes of the ancient people and their monuments
Portsmouth Walking Tour
The great exit and entrance to England. The harbour has seen fleets gather, warships sail, explorers leave and return. Old Portsmouth and the seafront are worth exploring. The history of Britain's naval past begins here, particularly in the Historic Dockyard, one of the best preserved Georgian dockyards in the world and home to the Tudor warship Mary Rose and HMS Victory, 'hero' of Battle of Trafalgar.
Isle of Wight
Cross from the mainland from Lymington, Southampton or Portsmouth and depending on transport, you can explore Osborne House, Queen Victoria's most personal residence, the towns of Cowes, Ryde or Yarmouth or explore the incredible geology and coastline including the Needles. Visit the less explored villages and landscapes on the way.
The New Forest, Hampshire
The New Forest National Park is an incredible mix of ancient woodland, nature, free roaming animals and a unique Forest culture, centuries old. The small towns and villages of Brockenhurst, Beaulieu, Lyndhurst and the walks over heath and wood can show you the highlights.
Bespoke Tour
Please contact to discuss
A group of friends, a special occasion, homeschooling group, U3A, club or society, conference attendees. Get in contact and tell me your interests and needs and I can create a route and a tour especially for your group, either in Winchester or the towns and villages around. 1.5 hours, a half-day or full day. I also offer illustrated talks and presentations, where I come to you.
Other tour/talk ideas available
Wonderful Victorian Women
Tudor Winchester
Winchester Cathedral
West Hill or Victorian Winchester
Medieval Women
Royal Winchester
St Giles Hill and East Winchester
Wolf Hall Tour of Winchester
King Alfred's ancient capital: Anglo-Saxon Winchester
Tours for school groups and students