Clink Street, Southwark, London, SE1 9DG
Open to view at any time. No access to the interior - Free Entry
Open to view at any time. No access to the interior - Free Entry
Winchester Palace was once one of the largest and most important buildings in all of medieval London. Built in the early 13th century as a home to the powerful Bishops of Winchester, the palace was mostly destroyed by fire in 1814.
Today visitors can see the impressive architecture of the remaining walls of the Great Hall, including a magnificent rose window that adorns the west gable.
Winchester Palace is managed by Bankside Open Spaces Trust, which has planted a medieval-style garden in the remains of the Great Hall.
Read more about the history of Winchester Palace.
BEFORE YOU GO
How to Find It: The ruins of Winchester Palace can be viewed from the pavement on Clink Street between the Golden Hinde replica ship and the Clink Prison Museum, just to the east of corner with Stoney Street.
Parking: There is no car park at Winchester Palace and very limited metered on-street parking in Park Street, Southwark Street and just off St Thomas' Street, or in Jubilee Place at Borough Market. Please be aware the site is in the Congestion Charging Zone.
Public Transport: It is advisable to use public transport to get to Winchester Palace if possible. The site is very close to London Bridge train station and is just off a number of bus routes.
Facilities: The nearest public toilets are at Borough Market, either in Jubilee Place or in Market Hall.
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