BISHOP'S WALTHAM PALACE

Even by the standards of the powerful medieval Bishops of Winchester, Bishop's Waltham in Hampshire was a grand residence. 

Much remains of the 12th and 14th century buildings, which were begun by Bishop Henry of Blois, brother of King Stephen. 

Set within attractive grounds, they include the impressive three-storey tower and the fine windows of the great hall built by William of Wykeham, bishop from 1367 and founder of Winchester College and New College, Oxford.

The palace's lodging range later became a farmhouse and its ground floor now houses the Bishop's Waltham Town Museum.

Read more about the history of Bishop's Waltham Palace.

BEFORE YOU GO

Access: Parts of the site may be uneven and can become muddy in wet weather.

Parking: There is an English Heritage managed car park on site.

Opening Times: Between April and September the grounds are open from 10am-6pm daily. During the summer the Farmhouse Museum is open on at the weekend from 12-4pm. 

From October to March the grounds are open at the weekend from 10am-4pm. View details.