I was born in Winchester and still lucky to live there to this day, I'm 35 now and live near the King Alfred statue, always finding out and seeing new things such a rich history.

Winchester was the original capital of England. The history here is phenomenal.

I'm English Literature graduate from Kuwait, I bloody admire the history of England and literature. Your videos are truly magnificent! keep it up.

I’m an American by birth, but English by heritage. I’ve been fortunate to visit England twice, but I never made it to Winchester so this was a wonderful video tour. Maybe some day …

Lived here for 38 years and didn’t understand how beautiful it was until watching this, Lucky to live 10 minute walk away from the town.

On our last trip in 2017, we hired a driver from Salisbury to pick us up at Heathrow, drive us to see Winchester Cathedral and the Great Hall, before depositing us at our B&B in Salisbury. Money well spent as it would have been challenging to drive or park in Winchester as an American tourist. We knew after a few hours in Winchester that we should have allowed 2 days there since it’s such a lovely city and the people were so friendly. I want to encourage people to buy an English Heritage Pass, since it gives free admission to so many historic sites across England; we used it for 15 stops from Salisbury up to Northumberland. The sites you’ve visited (cathedral, historic museums, good pubs and lovely walks) are the same kind of sites we enjoyed. Now that my husband has passed, I still want to return on my own. Luckily the great train system, easy access to taxis and lovely people make this manageable for a single traveler. Thanks for this wonderful video!!

England has living history! Soooo beautiful!

It’s………weird hearing someone talk about things you see every day with such reverence. The cathedral, while impressive, is something I’ve always taken for granted.

I went to school in Winchester and now live there, I'm still fascinated by it all.

I was 14 years old when I took part in a student exchange between my school in Hamburg (Germany) and the Henry Beaufort School in Winchester in 1988. I remember well how beautiful and peaceful Winchester was (and still is of course). The myriad of old timbered houses, ruins, town gates and churches tell the story of this very old historic town. I really enjoyed the time with our exchange partners with whom we all had a lot of fun. We learned a lot from each other. Thx to the Elliot family from SoWo ;)

I don't mind admitting that when I first saw the statue of Alfred The Great, it made me feel quite emotional. It was just so majestic. (That is when I visited Winchester one day. I absolutely fell in love with the city)

American, here. I've been to Bath, Cheddar, Salisbury, Winchester, and smaller towns or villages. Winchester is my favorite. Did not have enough time, but I did enjoy looking for the Green Men in the Cathedral.

I am a French born History fan, we decided to spend our holidays in Winchester this year. It was, according to our 6 years old daughter “magnificent”. I think she said it all ! A truly breathtaking city. We will definitely come back !

Your description of where you are is priceless. As an old American you make me feel like my tourist guide. Thanks for that. I love England! Stationed in Germany in the Army but never had the proof visiting a great Nation!

I was astonished how many really important historic Buildings etc , that had been protected over the centuries. What a beautiful city, every historians dream of what such a place should look like. It puts me to shame, having driven from Somerset on occasions, and left this Gem off my itinerary. In mitigation, there were SO MANY, beautiful historic places of interest, enroute, including Bath and Salisbury, with Canterbury the termination. But next year ? Top of the list.

Thank you ever so much indeed for this video... Brought me to tears... I was living in Petersfield and working at Winchester, a city I've visited before even knowing I was going to work there... It much did impress me the city mill and its crystal clear water... All the beauty to see in a place that makes you feel like living in a tale... All the people I met, very down-to-hearth, lovely a city that takes you more than just a day to see... Right after the city mill on the house of the rising sun, there's plenty to see as well. There's also the headquarters for the Council, and more and more. It's really worthy a tour... Bless you for this video that brought me to tears...

My grandfather ( mother's father ) was from Scarborough. Joined the Army, Kings Royal Rifles. He was stationed at the depot in Winchester. Met my grandmother, who was from Winchester. They married in 1915. Grandfather was a Colour Sergeant with the KRR, at that time, before he was shipped off to war in France. My mother was born at Aldershot. However, before my mother, her two older brothers and grandmother accompanied grandfather with the 60th, KRR, to India, Egypt and Burma, ( until 1941, when the 60th were evacuated down to South Africa. Grandfather a Major, at the time, was Quartermaster. The 60th returned to Egypt for the duration of the war, while the women and children remained in SA. Grandfather died with the rank of Lt. Colonel. My uncle Hugh, Captain with the 7th Gurkhas, paratrooper, remained in Burma. Fought the Japanese in Burma. My father a Staff Sergeant with the NMR, fought and was serverely wounded during the Battle of El Alamein, in Egypt, 1941.), my mother's family lived at Sparkford Road, Winchester for a couple of years, not far from King Alfred's statue and the Cathederal. I visited in 1971, as a 16 year old, loved it. Although born in South Africa, ( conscripted and served in the SA Army ), always considered myself an Englishman.

OMG! I keep having to add locations to my next trip to England! If I lived over there I would never leave because it is perfection-the history, scenery & architecture just blows my mind. I can't wait to get back over there! Thank you for another great adventure!!!!!

As an American of British descent this really pulls on my heartstrings! Such a charming Old World cathedral town.

saw this pop up and had to check it out :) was a choir boy in the cathedral some years back and brings back a lot of memories haha

I love Winchester. Can't wait to go back when the sun is out and Covid is not such a pain in the backside!

I thoroughly enjoyed this informative guided tour around Winchester where both myself and my family have lived for centuries. As a true Wintonian , this was a heart warming visit to all of my favourite places and running spots. Beautiful city with wonderful history and nature on our door step. Very blessed to be a part of such a well loved city with Alfred watching over us. My father used to be a shunter on the steam railway when it was situated in Chesil street at the lower end of the city and now resides in the newly built Chesil Lodge by the old rail line and afford him many happy memories. Thank you for sharing this short film with us.

I live about 20mins away by train & have visited Winchester quite often. My son and I once decided we would take a tour of the top of the tower of the cathedral, up an extremely narrow ancient stone spiral staircase, exhausting, but very much worth it, the view from the top was spectacular. Also, the Winchester Bible is not to be missed. An extremely beautiful place to visit.

I was born there, and it is lovely and historic and as stated was once the capital of Wessex and England Hampshire really is gods own county!

I AM ENGLISH ...💖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 BUT I NEVER KNEW THAT WINCHESTER HAD EVER BEEN THE CAPITAL OF ENGLAND .... LOVE IT BY THE WAY ! ....THAT SHOWS YOU HOW MUCH YOU KEEP LEARNING EVERY DAY IN LIFE ....THAT SAID ....I KNOW I AM GOING TO ENJOY THIS !....REASON WHY I WENT TO THE PREVIOUS CITIES (LAST YEAR) IT IS BECAUSE OF THIS ....ALL THE CULTURAL,HISTORIC ,RELIGIOUS, STUFF ...I JUST DRIVES ME NUTS 💖💖💖😭😭😭🔥💥...I EVEN LOVE ALL THESE FILMS RELATED TO THE MEDIEVAL AGE ✌🏻👍🏻

Lovely what you've done here... Showing off Winchester so beautifully! Well done!

I know Winchester well, was a Nurse there for 20 yrs, trained at the RHCH. Lived at the Westgate Hotel in 1957-1959. Grandparents were proprietors. Worth a Visit Winchester. The Eclipse has a Ghost Lady Alice Lisle from Mockbegger in the Forest.

AAAAAHHH! ADORE BRITISH HISTORICAL SITES !!!!! VISITED MANY IN THE 1960'S TO1970'S FROM (2021).

We are planning a three week visit to England this year in September, and Winchester, particularly the statue of one of my favorite ancestors, King Alfred the Great is on my must see list. Your video is going to serve as a guide for us. Thank you so very much for spending so much time on producing this.

Many thanks...I am very fond of english history...in fact I might say today England( UK) is a mirror of its own history from roman times onwords, even the celts before Claudius 53 ad invasion....

Bypassed Winchester quite a few times this year travelling up and down the A34 & M3, didn't realise there was so much to see and do. Thanks for sharing.

Спасибо, было очень интересно, особенно понравился хорошо сохранившийся собор, самый большой в Европе. Хотелось бы узнать, с помощью каких инструментов и технологий построено столь значительное сооружение. Просто дух захватывает!

What a town!

By far the best channel for the English countryside - informative, coverage of beautiful places, and very calming way of narrating. Really enjoy your videos.

England îs a Beautiful cantry of wold Culture of musical ,catedral gotic îs magnifique !

Que lugar lindo, estou encantada com tamanha beleza! Com certeza deve de ser uma cidade cheia de lugares e histórias incríveis; aquele museu está como prova. Espero que um dia eu possa conhecer Winchester e toda a Inglaterra. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

I'm not from Winchester, but my family has roots from all over Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset (I was brought up in Fareham) so it's always been our capital and cultural focus.

I've been to Winchester about 30 years ago. I remember being impressed by the magnificent architecture of the cathedral. I missed the old days. I would like to go there again if I have the opportunity.

I also loved the miniature city layout as depicted in the Victorian era. Fascinating!

My aunt Adela and my uncle Douglas came here to spend their honeymoon. Now I understand why. It is one of the nicest cities I have seen in my life, beautifully shown. Thank you very much, Great piece of filming.😊😊

We live in Winchester and this film caught our eye for a viewing. We loved it, thank you! We love your calm and informative style, we’re now subscribed and look forward to enjoying more! Off to Lacock village with you now…….. ♥️

🙏Danke für diese tolle Reise in diese schöne Stadt mit soviel Geschichte, alles wunderbar erklärt, wie immer 👍🙋‍♀️🇩🇪

Thanks alot for this lovely video,so many memories of dear England,having lived in Italy for 57 years,old the beautiful old buildings,the country life Just wonderful, thanks again love from Ann Italy 🇮🇹🇬🇧👍😉

How did old building stood all these years. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thank you - so much history in one beautiful town! I'm too old to visit now & retired in USA altho I am a Brit & learning so much about all the wonderful places I did not know about & will have to visit in my next life instead!

What a beautiful city, I go there almost everyday and you even managed to surprise me with that surviving section of Roman wall. A lovely and calming video, well worth 26 mins watching!!!

I lived in Winchester and got my PhD degree in political media from Winchester university. I enjoyed watching this video. It reminded me of my lovely moments I spent there. I will come to visit Winchester in early 2024 to say hello for the members of the university and some Wintonian friends. Thanks a lot for this video.

Wow - this was great! So professionally done, so thorough, so detailed. I have only been in Winchester once; unfortunately it was in March 2020, and after only one night I had to fly home due to the pandemic. I had no idea there were this many things to do in Winchester. I'm hoping to be back there soon!

Wow, so interesting. I first visited Winchester 40 years ago. Must get back for another visit.

Such a magnificent city! Absolutely recommended.

“None but ourselves can free our minds.” ― Bob Marley

Oh, I loved it!!!! In 2019 I had the opportunity to know a little about this city. Unfortunately our time was short and I was astonished by the History of the Winchester Cathedral that most of our time was lost there and we didn't even see everything there!!!! We ran to the Great Hall and suddenly it was time to return to London😪. Hoping I may return to this city and see more about it! And, yes, as a admirer of Jane Austen's works, the cathedral was my first place to visit, but Winchester has many, many beautiful and interesting places to see and I thank you for sharing that knowledge with us and planting a wish for more.😍

Just wonderful

Thank you, very beautiful places !

Im from Winchester and this video is spot on

Evensong at Winchester Cathedral, with that mighty pipe organ shaking your very soul. Unforgettable!

Winchester is a very beautiful place indeed !

Marvellous job. I love the king Ecbert.

I am so pleased to see another video from you guys! I thought Winchester was very charming and very well maintained! It's the sort of place that I would be happy to live if that were possible! Extremely interesting and educational! The cathedral was absolutely beautiful! Well done indeed again! Thank you!

I’ve lived in Winchester since I was 5 and this video popped up on my home page. Brilliant video and really does show Winchester in its most beautiful form! If you do visit Winchester, don’t sit on the buttercross - According to local myth a witch put a curse on it in the Middle Ages which compels sitters to return time and time again to the city…not that I think that’s a bad thing!

great video...i would add and not miss Winchester College and Holy Cross Priory both fantastic places to see in Winchester.

Thank you for another lovely episode! It gives me a new appreciation of the song “Winchester Cathedral”😊

Excellent thank you 👍

i lived in Winchester and got mt PhD degree in political media from Winchester university. I enjoyed watching this video. It reminded me of my lovely moments I spent there. I will come to visit Winchester and say hello for the staff of the university and some Wintonian friends. Thanks a lot for this video.

It must be wonderful to live amongst all of this glorious history. This Canadian just got his UK citizenship, so never say never.

Absolutely, delightful.loved the, narration.well-paced, informative,I'm, sold!

Oh my. You two have made a beautiful video of a beautiful place. Music was so appropriate. My heart’s desire has been to go to the British isles most of my life but now it’s to late for me. I really appreciate your work so I and others can see such wonderful places. Thank you so much. Blessings

Absolutely magnificent viewing! Historical buildings and places. Thanks for the video!

I just love this vlog. I went to Winchester at Christmas and they had a open market. So festive and I will never forget it. You are so correct, the wonder of Winchester and their beautiful buildings! Not to mention the history along with Winchester Cathedral (alone worth the trip) just so impressive, thank you so very much!

Well - I am in love with this place 😘🌹🌹🌹

Very inspiring and beautiful video and city , first class and sweet.

What a beautiful place! I have to go there and see it myself!

Incredible tour!!! I didn't know how much historic sites had in Winchester. How well preserved places since the Roman times. I stayed fascinated. Thanks you for sharing with us such gorgeous views from city.

Another brilliant video, Winchester is one of my favourite places to visit when in the UK. I am hoping to visit again in the not too distant future. Thank you for posting you both do such a good job, it’s very relaxing watching what you produce. Keep up the good work 🐨🦘🐨🦘😷

Thank you for this video, I attended college here for 2 years and although I liked Winchester, I never truly saw the beauty in it until recently. People in Hampshire have either a Southampton or Portsmouth identity, instead I say I’m from Winchester because its a place to be proud of, and videos like this prove it! With our current government I am ashamed to be British, but videos like this make me remember that we have some great qualities.

Nice BGM at the beginning I just moved to England from Hong Kong now in Southampton and waiting another move to rental property in Winchester alot more heritage exists compare to Soton where being heavily bombed in WWII

Very watchable! Been a long time since I was in Winchester - is amazing how many old buildings there are still being used today - just wonder how many of our constructions of the past 40-odd years will still be worth keeping & using in 800 + Years?!! Nice job!

I love this city!! Thanks.

A big Thank You from Poland!

My favourite place on Earth. So many amazing memories there. One day I plan to retire in Winchester.

Have worked in Winchester on and off for the last 20 years and I still found things you showed that I was not aware of!! I agree it is a very walkable city and you csn see and feel the history around you. My only warning is it is a steep walk from the bottom to the top of the High Street!

Thank you for the wonderful memories. I ended a very memorable Jane Austen trip with friends in Winchester 15 years ago,and stayed and extra night. I am so glad I did because I had such a wonderful time roaming around Winchester and fell in love with the city. I saw many of the sites you showed, and it as such a delight to see it all again. I loved Hampshire, and love that I live in the state named after it, New Hampshire, US.

So much nostalgia watching this. Lived there with my husband when we were first married and I went to university there. Truly a lovely corner of England. When we lived there, it was possible to have a guided tour of Winchester boy's school and St. Cross Hospital.

These videos help me miss my family in the uk a little less but also gives me ideas of places to go when I visit

Beautiful video. I've been twice but with young Spanish students who weren't into all of this. Now I've seen all I missed in a very tastefully done presentation. Thank you.

I didn't think that places like this exists any more in the UK. I have been to York, and have seen how much it's been modernised. Then even with Cambridge, and then Windsor. Windsor really showed me that, some of the older buildings have been kept quite well. This place is beautiful. It's P&G Wells ! That name from the Yellow Page advert !

Thanks so much for reminding me just how wonderful Winchester is-- I haven't been there since I was 20, so it's on the cards for my next British holiday.... whenever that may be!

Very beautifully done! Many greetings from The Netherlands

I lived in Winchester for three years in the early 1970's. I'm glad I got to be there when it was just a quiet town. I worked in an office on the second floor facing the High Street, and one day a circus parade came down the street complete with elephants. Another time on a quiet Sunday, I was at a launderette on a little side street, when all of a sudden, out of the blue, the Royal Gurkha Marching Band appeared in full regalia, playing away. They disappeared around the corner as mysteriously as they came. Winchester was kind of magical in that way. Also, I was mad for the custard tarts they sold at the old bakery next to the Butter Cross. I called it "custard tart fever." The fire station was right next to a pub called "First In Last Out." Whenever the alarm rang, the firemen all spilled out of the pub. That was long ago, so nobody can get in trouble. Our flat was near Tanner Street. We watched an excavation that revealed medieval tanning pits, so that was very satisfying. We could look down from our flat onto a little bit of the Itchen River and watch trout swimming around together with swans and ducks and their babies. Winchester was like a dream.

Winchester is absolutely beautiful - would love to visit again - forty years is too long.

I live in winchester and compared to most places in the south, here is one of the best areas, very calming and relaxing. Thank you for the video 📹☺

Thank you so much for such a detailed tour. I will be visiting in April and will definitely follow your guide

There is also an awesome viaduct you can walk along or cycle over. Apparently they took the Tour of Britain bike race over it during a stage. It's located about 3 miles south of the city centre near the park & ride. Also St Martha's hill is once of the best viewpoints to see the entire city.

I visited this beautiful town recently and I really enjoyed my meal at Pitcher and Piano, near the bottom of the high street! :P

Thank you for this beautiful tour ❤

Just brilliant! I love this style of picture and narrative! Winchester wonderfully presented! A big big bravo!!

How lovely

Thanks so much! Have been to Winchester before and you both did it justice :)

I live here! Definitely recommend, so much history and scenery that I've never fully appreciated

You are the best narrator and tour guide on KZfaq. I’m so glad I discovered your channel. I’m adding Winchester to my must visit list. Thank you!