This tour through Winchester and its history will veer off the actual pilgrims' route from time to time in order to stay on paved surfaces for those that prefer firm ground under their feet. They will be guided by James Beddington from the University.
NOTE: THIS IS SIMPLY AN ALTERNATIVE WALK TO THE OTHER ST JAMES WALKING TOUR.
James Beddington 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 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.
This event is organized together with the University of Winchester.
Event times
Sunday 8 September: 1:30 - 3:30pm
Booking information
Pre-booking: Required.
Booking opens: 12 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
Booking closes: 06 Sep 2024 04:00 PM
Booking conditions:
One member of the group can book for the entire group. We will need: 1) Name and contact details of the person booking; 2) Group size; 3) If there are any special needs that we need to consider. If you cannot come to the walk after all, please let us know, in case there is someone on the waiting list.
Accessibility details
Max 15 people per tour. 2 hours. There are cats in the studio premises, though we can keep them out of the studio area, should a participant request this.
Location & directions
42 Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BA.
Directions: Starting point for the walk is Esser-Miles Mosaics studio on 42 Parchment Street, close to the North Walls Car Park. End-point is St Cross. This walk encourages people who are slow walkers or prefer a flat surface.
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