Take a guided walk exploring the relics and route of Winchester’s “other” railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line.

Take a guided walk exploring the relics and route of Winchester’s “other” railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

Join Winchester’s professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre.

Winchester Chesil station was opened in 1885 and closed in the 1960s because of lack of demand. The tour explores the old Winchester Chesil Station site, the route of the line, what remains of the railway’s former buildings, a long forgotten GWR footbridge and the old Bar End goods yard. It ends at the entrance to the disused Chesil Railway tunnel. There are steep slopes and steps around St. Giles’ Hill which makes this tour unsuitable for wheelchairs. Please wear suitable footwear.

Please note this tour does not enter the actual tunnel.

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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 subject to availability. Tickets may be bought for the evening tour prior to the start with cash only from the guide, if still available.

Child Ticket - You will need to undertake a separate second transaction to the one used to purchase the adult tickets in your group. When booking for the children select the number of children's tickets you require under general admission category, enter the promotional code CHILD and click apply. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Carer Ticket - Tickets for an essential carer are free. You will need to undertake a separate second transaction to the one used to purchase the other tickets for your group. Please select one ticket under general admission category, enter the promotional code CARERFREE and click apply. This allows the tickets to be purchased for free.

Image credit: Winchester City Council, provided by Hampshire Cultural Trust.

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