The Nave of Winchester Cathedral[/caption]We had a terrific time when we went to Winchester a few years ago, particularly enjoying the Science Centre, but also doing some brass rubbing and trying on some armour at the Westgate Museum (a former debtors' prison), having a lovely mooch around the city and standing in awe at the incredible cathedral (which had its own children's trail, as well as the grave of Jane Austen, which meant two extra-good reasons to visit).
Now the city has found a new way to market itself, in connection with Wolf Hall, Hilary Mantel's book, which is currently being screened on BBC 2. As a Tudor aficionado (I studied Tudor history at school and then at university too), I am really enjoying my Wednesday night treat, even if I was never particularly sympathetic to Thomas Cromwell before now, so I was intrigued by this new Wolf Hall trail. And I have to say it might require another trip to Winchester!
The revamped trail (which you can see here) has been launched in response to many enquiries about the Tudor attractions in Winchester and includes The Great Hall and Winchester Cathedral. If you are a hard-core fan, and want even more, you can also take a walking trail which connects filming locations for Wolf Hall with Tudor landmarks.
Other properties connected with the television seriesl include the gorgeous Barrington Court in Somerset (which represents York Place/Whitehall, the home of Cardinal Wolsey) and Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, which not only represents Wolf Hall itself, but has also appeared on the small and big screen before, including in Pride and Prejudice and two of the Harry Potter films.
Read about our trip to Winchester
Watch our video of Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn
OH how I want to go to Winchester! That picture is just breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of history, so everything history related especially things I can touch, interest me quite a bit. :)
Thanks for the tips! I'll def. look into it! :D
Looks gorgeous! I'd love to visit it one day!
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We went to Winchester last year but didn't actually go inside the cathedral. I also attempted to read Wolf Hall in our book club but really couldn't get into it. Maybe I need to to do both this year!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it either - go back to Winchester instead!
ReplyDeleteThat cathedral looks stunning! I'll make sure to take my family there next time we're in the area again. The last time we were there, we were merely checking out hideaways in the UK. I think we ought to visit historical and cultural spots too next time around.
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