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1066 and the Bayeux Tapestry Story guided walking tour of Winchester

Fri, 16 October 2026 · Winchester

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About A walk to discover Winchester's important role in the Norman Conquest and the Bayeux Tapestry. Join one of Winchester's professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre. The tour includes locations in the Saxon and Norman capital city that had significance in Saxon times and particularly the events leading up to October 1066. Hear how Queen Emma started the Norman influence in Saxon England and learn about Winchester as a centre of embroidery excellence, as a place of retreat for a widowed Queen Edith after the Conquest and her influence on the most famous embroidery of all time. Tickets are £12 for adults, £5 for children (under 16) and available in advance through the website or in person on the day at the Visitor Information Centre if still available.

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