Bishop's Waltham Palace
Winchester Road, Bishop's Waltham. Tel: 01489 892460
Founded in 1136 by Bishop Henri de Blois, brother of King Stephen, Bishop's Waltham Palace was an important residence of the powerful Winchester bishops and hosted many Royal visitors. Here Henry V prepared for the Battle of Agincourt and Queen Mary I waited for King Philip to arrive from Spain for their wedding. Under Cromwell's orders the palace was destroyed in 1644, but the extensive remains can still be explored.
Garden open Monday-Friday, Sundays and bank holidays.
Adults - £2.80 Child £1.40 concessions £2.10. Discounts for groups of 11 or more.
Limited parking at site
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Last Updated:
15 January 2007 2:29 PM
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Location:
Portsmouth