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In 1997 the Gardens were included by English Heritage on the Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England for the value of the plant collections. These collections continue to be enhanced and developed, and now boast the largest Winter Garden of its kind in Europe and the Gurkha Memorial Garden with an extensive collection of Nepalese plants.

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Begun as a 12th-century Norman keep and bailey castle, the palace was the chief residence of the Bishops of Winchester. Situated next to Winchester Cathedral, its extensive ruins reflect their importance and wealth. The last great occasion at Wolvesey was on 25 July 1554, when Queen Mary and Philip of Spain held their wedding breakfast in the East Hall. [more]

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The ruins of a medieval palace (together with later additions) used by the bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese. Winchester was the richest diocese in England, and its properties were grandiose and extravagantly appointed. Much of what can be seen today is the work of William Wykeham, who was bishop from 1367. There is an exhibition on the Winchester bishops on the first floor of the farmhouse.

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John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux, started building this house c. 1290. A residence and place of business, it stood on one of the busiest streets in medieval Southampton. It has now been restored to its mid-14th-century appearance by the removal of later additions. The house stands near the medieval town wall, built to defend Southampton against seaborne attacks. Netley Abbey, Calshot Castle and Hurst Castle are all within reasonable travelling distance. [more]

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This artillery fort, built by Henry VIII to defend the sea passage to Southampton, was recently used as a Navy and RAF base. [more]

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Shirley Swimming Pool is a privately owned, public swimming pool. Built in 1974 as a dedicated teaching centre, the two pool site offers lessons for every age and ability, starting from 6 months. The main 25 metre pool is available for general swimming and adult lane swimming, whilst the small pool is available for public swimming between lessons.

The pool is open to everyone, for both lessons and general swimming, throughout the year.

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* 100 station gym
* Many new fitness classes
* Archie's soft play structure
* Archie's creche
* New reception area
* Extended Cafe
* New water features
* Refurbished & enlarged changing rooms [more]

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Facilities:
*25m by 10 m (5 lanes wide) Main Pool
*10m by 7m Learner Pool
*30m long flume

Activities:
*Aerobic Classes
*Swimming Pool Parties
*Disabled swimming session
*Adult and Child swimming lessons
*Swim Tots lessons
*Oaklands Junior swimming lessons [more]

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A medieval water-powered corn mill in the centre of the city, restored to full working order.

The Winchester City Mill is a restored water mill situated on the River Itchen in the centre of the ancient English city of Winchester. The mill is owned by the National Trust.

The mill was first recorded, milling corn, in the Domesday Book of 1086. The mill was last rebuilt in 1744 and remained in use until the early 1900s. The mill was then used as a laundry until 1928... [more]