Winchester and its American Connections guided walking tour

Schedule

Sat Jul 04 2026 at 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Winchester Visitor Information Centre | Winchester, EN

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Learn about Winchester’s connections to important events in US history.
About this Event

This year the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on 4th July. Learn about Winchester’s connections to important events in US history.

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

From a Mayflower passenger to a Founding Father to Native American Chieftains; from soldiers training to fight the Colonists to prisoners of war held in the city. Hear some of the stories of the more than 750,000 US troops who passed through Winchester during WWI and WWII. The walk will also cover American authors, actors and dignitaries who have visited Winchester.

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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 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.

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Winchester Visitor Information Centre, Guildhall, Winchester, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 12.00

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