Westgate Museum

About

Located at the top of the High Street in the historic city of Winchester, Westgate Museum is housed inside a surviving fortified medieval city gateway. The museum tells the story of this remarkable building, and the history of Tudor and Stuart Winchester. It also offers great rooftop city views. 

A debtors’ prison for 150 years, this beautifully refurbished listed monument is the last of the main medieval gates into the city. Today, Westgate Museum’s displays include a famous collection of pre-imperial weights and measures and a fine painted ceiling made for Winchester College in anticipation of a visit by Mary Tudor and Philip of Spain on the occasion of their marriage in Winchester in 1554.

There are plenty of hands-on activities for all the family to enjoy during your visit. Try on a replica coat of armour and Tudor costumes and pose for a photograph! Make a brass rubbing to take away and have a go at the Westgate spotter trail. Throughout the year, we run a programme of fun, family-friendly events and activities.

We regret this Grade I listed building is not wheelchair accessible. There is a steep staircase from the street entrance. Guide dogs are permitted and there is a hearing loop. For those with visual impairments, there is a 'touch and hear' information point. There is no toilet in the Westgate.

Admission charges apply, tickets can be pre-booked via the Hampshire Cultural Trust website.

Ticket prices

Winchester Trio Ticket:

878 AD, City Museum and Westgate Museum

• Adult: £15
• Child - 5-15 years old: £10.50
• Concession - Age 66+ or with a valid student ID: £12.50
• Family - Up to five people, maximum two adults: £49
• Under 5s: free
• Full programme of events
• Pay once, visit all year
• Save up to 20% on standard admission