St Cross Hospital & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
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History and hospitality in a serene and picturesque setting. The Hospital of St Cross is a beautiful group of Grade I listed buildings dating from 1132. Visitors can admire the medieval architecture, explore the gardens and receive the Wayfarer's Dole, which is a small beaker of beer and a morsel of bread.
St Cross is an easy walk along the river, 20 minutes from the city centre. Ample free parking on payment of admission fee. On site gift shop and refreshments. Facilities for concerts, small seminars and wedding receptions.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Open (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| Open (01/11/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:30 | 15:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 15:30 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 15:30 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 15:30 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 15:30 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Disabled persons toilet
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
Children & Infants
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Parking & Transport
- Free parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
- Railway station within 5 miles
Catering
- Cafe - Summer only
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- MasterCard
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Open all year round
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Educational Groups
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | £4.00 |
| Child Ticket | £2.00 |
| Student & Senior Citizen | £3.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
St Cross Hospital is one mile south of Winchester city centre, midway between Junction 11 of the M3 and Winchester, alongside the Bell public house.
Public Transport Directions
St Cross is an easy walk from Winchester city centre, along the river. Follow the footpath south for approx. 20 minutes (1 mile).
