Come for guided tours of the fascinating buildings of Bishop's Waltham Palace, started in the 12th century by the Bishop of Winchester. The Palace was so grand all the Tudor Monarchs stayed there.
There are three different tours available:
Tour 1: The Building Bishops. General tour of the Palace ruins that English Heritage have recently conserved (1 to 1.5 hours).
Tour 2: Courtiers and Crown Posts. An in-depth tour of the Bishop's Waltham Museum building, part of the original lodgings of the Palace, with its original roof from c. 1440, later converted into a farmhouse (1 hour).
Tour 3: Turret tour. The north turret on the Palace perimeter wall is not normally open to the public, but it is worth a look to see many unusual features. It is only one room but is 5 minutes walk away (45 mins).
Timings & Tours
Sunday 08 September:1030 Tour 2: Courtiers and Crown Posts. An in-depth tour of the Bishop's Waltham Museum buildingMonday 09 September:1600 Tour 1: The Building Bishops. A tour of the Palace ruinsTuesday 10 September:1700 Tour 3: Tour of the North Turret
Location & directions
Bishop's Waltham Museum, Bishop's Waltham Palace, Station Road, Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1SB
Contact on day:Penny CopelandTelephone number:+447747808326
Booking information
Pre-booking requirement:Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:Please visit the booking website.
Booking website:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust
Booking opens:15 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
All tours meet at the Museum. Unfortunately the upper floor of the museum involves stairs, and has no disabled access (although the ground floor is wheelchair friendly). The Palace turret has a narrow door so tours 2 and 3 are not suitable for wheelchairs. Tour 1 has steps that can be avoided, but not everything will be visible from accessible areas. All tours have uneven ground. The site has no toilets but there are public toilets in the town car park and local hostelries. Dogs on leads welcome in the Palace and museum (Tours 1, 2).
Additional information
Our historic and traditional High Street connects the Palace with the 12th century church, so we hope you will take a stroll along it while you are in the town, perhaps have lunch or a drink. The Palace is also great for picnics.
Max no of people per tour:15Est. tour duration:1 hour(s)
Disclaimer: All information was correct when the listing was prepared. Any questions about the event should be directed to the event organiser.