Join James on a stroll along the Winchester Section of the St James Way and through history. This is also an opportunity to complete the Pilgrimage treasure hunt with his help. Jointly organized with the University of Winchester.

James Beddington, a lecturer from the University of Winchester, will guide you along the St James Way from our Mosaic Studio in Parchment Street all the way to St Cross. He will tell you about medieval Winchester and its pilgrims, and where to find the most exciting witnesses of that period that are still standing at this point in time. Together, you will complete your own stage of the pilgrim's route.

The walk is part of our group of events around Winchester and the St James Way in connection to this year's theme of 'Routes - Networks - Connections.' All of the events can be done as one-offs, or be experienced as part of a cohesive experience.

If you would like to have your own pilgrim's badge as a souvenir, then complete the map that you will be given at the start of the tour. With James's help, you will look for way stamps, details to be found and recorded, answers to be sought. Once you have successfully completed your walk, you can bring the completed map back to the studio to receive your HOD 24 pilgrim's badge.

Event times

• Saturday 7 September: 10:30am - 12:30pm

• Sunday 8 September: 10:30am - 12:30pm

• Saturday 14 September: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Booking information

Pre-booking: Required.

Booking conditions:

One person can book for a group. We will need the following information: 1) The name of the person booking; 2) Contact details for that person; 3) The number of people who are part of that group. If your numbers change or you have to cancel, please do that as soon as possible, as there may be other people on a waiting list. The walk will go past the water meadows close to Winchester College and St Cross. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Booking contact name: Dr Carolin Esser-Miles
Booking telephone number: +447786514640
Booking email: carolin@esser-miles.co.uk

Booking opens: 12 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
Booking closes: 06 Sep 2024 04:00 PM

Location & directions

42 Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BA.

Directions: Starting point is Esser-Miles Mosaic Studio at 42 Parchment Street. The end point of the tour will be St Cross.

Additional information

Max 15 of people per tour. 2 hours.

The walking route may be partially uneven. Appropriate clothing and good walking ability are needed.

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