Known for its great food and tasty ales, the red lion chalton has centuries of history to live up to, and does so with fresh. This unique 18thcentury inn is situated between winchester cathedral and the. The pub has been awarded 2 aa rosettes and has been regularly been featured in lists recognising the best pubs in the country. Surrounded by some of the most historic landmarks on the south coast, the awardwinning wykeham arms is one of the best places to stay in winchester.
The wykeham arms this hotels full entry is available only in the guides print edition. Sandwiched between the cathedral and the 14th century worldrenowned winchester college, this luxurious country pub with rooms is surrounded by heritage. Wykeham arms 75 kingsgate street, winchester, hampshire. About us the wykeham arms pub and hotel in winchester. Winchester college was founded by william of wykeham 241404, who rose from unexceptional social origins to become bishop of winchester and chancellor of england. Wykeham arms, 75 kingsgate street, winchester, hampshire, so23 9pe.
Historic winchester provides the backdrop for the wykeham arms. Also, the wykeham arms is decorated all over the interior. Hotels in hampshire beautiful bedrooms by fullers fullers. This unique 18thcentury inn is situated between winchester cathedral and the college, tucked away in the quietest corner of the city. The wykeham arms, winchester, 75 kingsgate street, winchester, hampshire, so23 9pe manager. Browse our beautiful country hotels and inns across hampshire and book a room online. Situated between winchester cathedral and the famous 14th century college the inn retains its 18th century charm with modern facilities, luxurious and stylish furnishings and the level of service that is second to none. Giles coren slams winchester pub the wykeham arms daily echo. The winchester brand is today owned by the olin corporation and the name is used under license by two subsidiaries of the herstal group.
Wifi and parking are free, and this inn also features a restaurant. The hotel wykeham arms gets a big plus for atmosphere with log fires, a winding staircase and quintessential british decor, visitors to this hotel and pub praise the ambience both the hotel and surrounding area are rich with history this hotel provides a great starting point for walking tours. Wykeham arms wykeham arms is steps from winchester cathedral and features rooms with views over the garden. Out of a long list of some 50,000 pubs in the uk, the times newspaper voted the wykeham arms in winchester as one of their top 30. Winchester is my favourite city in england, and the wykeham arms is a perfect old english pub. Collected from records, registers, manuscripts, and other authentic evidences robert lowth printed by a. Learn more about the history of the wykeham arms pub and hotel in winchester. We rewarded ourselves with an overnight stay at the delightful wykeham arms. Please use this form to make an enquiry and well be in touch. Retaining many original features, the wykeham arms is known for its charm, excellent food, fine wines, log fires and local ales. Complimentary wireless internet access and free self parking are free, and this inn also features a restaurant. Inn heaven 75 kingsgate st, winchester, hants, 01962 853834. Wykeham owed his education to one or more wealthy hampshire patrons.
Wykeham arms winchester, england hotels lonely planet. Our fabulous food and drink, great location, cosy fireplaces and various nooks and crannies, ideal for settling. Wykeham arms has a range of individuallydesigned, luxury bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. We were honoured but not surprised that people love our pub so much, we also won the good pub guides town pub of the year in 2018.
Wykeham arms has a range of individuallydesigned, luxury bedrooms with private bathrooms. Every square inch of wall is covered with something really neat. Wykeham arms set within a 15minute walk of hospital of st cross, this 4star wykeham arms hotel is located near city museum. May 01, 2001 the companys line of contemporary arms for sporting and military use continues to this day, under the aegis of winchester licensee, u. The surname wykeham was first found in hampshire at wickham, anciently spelt wykeham, a village and civil parish which dates back to c. You will also get exclusive 25% discount vouchers on selected hotels with every guide you buy. Our food is freshly prepared by our skilled chefs and we offer a great range of beers, ciders, wines, and. The history of winchester firearms describes in magnificent detail all the models, including the most popular longarm in the old west, the phenomenally successful winchester 73.
This first edition in latin of the life of wykeham includes the arms of william of wykeham to front the title page. His most significant contribution was founding new college in oxford. Oliver fisher winchester, founder of winchester repeating arms company. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel. Long before we reached winchester we could hear the traffic on the m3. Classic and traditional pub dining in central winchester serving modern british cuisine at 2aa rosette standard with a great range of real ales and wines. A perfect place for lunch or an evening meal, the menu is a seasonal mix of highquality, locallysourced ingredients. The wykeham arms winchester, hampshire, united kingdom yelp.
Winchester continued to refine firearm designs with inventors benjamin tyler henry and nelson king, and on may 22, 1866, the winchester repeating arms company was born. The wykeham arms is at the end of the road on the left, you will find the car park to the rear of the building off canon street. Our food is freshly prepared by our skilled chefs and we offer a great range of beers, ciders, wines, and spirits. Review on wykeham arms as much of an institution as the nearby college and cathedral, the wyk is a 250yearold gem of a pub hidden away down narrow cobbled streets in the oldest part of the city. The wykeham arms, winchester fullers pub and restaurant. It has been voted one of the uks top ten pubs and is hampshire dining pub of the year. History of the wykeham arms since 1755, when it was a coaching inn, there has been a pub on this site, quenching the thirst of travellers moving to and from the coast. William of wykeham born william longe was the son of john longe, a freeman from wickham in hampshire. Wykeham arms winchester book your hotel with viamichelin. His mother, sibill bowade, had some gentle blood, but his father, john long, is merely described as of free condition lowth, app. He was educated at a school in winchester, and probably enjoyed early patronage from two local men, sir ralph sutton, constable of winchester castle, and sir john scures, lord of the manor of wickham, and then from thomas foxley, constable of windsor castle. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Sandwiched between the cathedral and the 14th century college, this luxurious country pub with rooms.
About if youre looking for quality and comfort in a warm and inviting setting then look no further than the wykeham arms. The wykeham surname is a habitation name, derived from any of various places so named. The life of william of wykeham, bishop of winchester. Choose your accommodation from a wonderful collection of luxurious guest rooms. The wykeham arms has a long standing reputation as one of the finest places to eat in winchester. The wykeham arms, winchester winchester, a city steeped in history and home to the iconic winchester cathedral, winchester mill and the winchester guildhall. For the next 14 years, winchester aggressively sought new markets, created new products and explored new. The winchester repeating arms company was a prominent american maker of repeating firearms, located in new haven, connecticut. Reserve a table at wykeham arms, winchester on tripadvisor. Stay at the award winning wykeham arms hotel in winchester.
Just a stones throw from the 12th century cathedral, 14th century winchester college and the house where jane austin lived her last days. The wykeham arms fullers pub and hotel in winchester. Wykeham, william of dnb00 wikisource, the free online library. Lord nelson himself was said to have stayed here in his way to portsmouth. William of wykeham, 14 thcentury bishop of winchester, was an important figure in the history of education in england. Booking enquiry compliment complaint suggession special request other. Bus station through the cathedral grounds and the high st at 730m usually more useful. At 250odd years old, the wykeham bursts with history it used to be a.
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