Winchester Cathedral , begun in 1079, is one of the finest medieval cathedral churches in Europe . It contains the famous 12th Century illuminated bible, mortuary chests holding the bones of royalty and bishops and memorials to Jane Austen and Isaac Walton .
Nearby Mottisfont was originally an Augustinian Priory church . The old fashioned roses are a highlight of the walled garden in June. The house was decorated by Rex Whistler in the 1930’s and the grounds include a crystal clear trout stream with an interesting fishing hut telling the story of Frederic Halford and dry-fly fishing.
ITINERARY
Depart Old Amersham ( Tesco lay-by ) 8.30
Arrive Winchester Cathedral , coffee on arrival 10.15
Guided tour of the Cathedral ( in groups of 15 approx ) 11.00
Leave Winchester for Mottisfont 12.30
Arrive Mottisfont – free time until departure 1.15
Depart for Amersham 4.00
Arrive Old Amersham 5.45 approx
BOOKING OPENS 4 April 2019