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Winchester’s Wonders (and onward to Heathrow)

  • Winchesters Wonders and onward to Heathrow
Onward to Winchester — the heartland of romance and wonder encompassing the tales of storied Britain.
Enjoy one last hurrah exploring Winchester’s striking medieval castle and 7th-century cathedral before your Heathrow farewell. Let the sacred art and medieval architecture introduce you to major British symbols, choir stalls, gabled canopies, and ornately carved figures. You’ll be stunned by King Henry VIII’s Great Hall — one of the finest 13th-century aisled halls remaining — and where the greatest representation of medieval mythology is displayed: King Arthur’s Round Table.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Head to Winchester, the heartland of romance and wonder encompassing the tales of storied Britain

  • Step foot in a 7th-century cathedral and medieval castle, where you’ll be introduced to the important symbols of England

  • Walk the cathedral’s halls echoing under magnificent gabled canopies and ornately carved flowers, dragons, and knights

  • Enter King Henry VIII’s Great Hall and find mythological scenes like King Arthur’s Round Table

Need to know

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • This Shore Thing is only available to Sailors with flights after 6:30pm

  • This tour ends at Heathrow International Airport and Sailors are responsible for ensuring this tour is compatible with their departure flight times

  • Please be aware that international flights should depart LHR at least 3 hours after arrival at airport

  • Approximately 1 hour drive to Winchester

  • Please allow time for unforeseen delays

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • This Shore Thing is only available post-voyage

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