A lot of history here. Took up the Wayfarer's Dole - the porter described it as a forerunner to today's Little Chef! Well worth the walk along the bank of the river Itchen from the city. However, do not feel younger children would find the Hospital particularly interesting

We were given a mug of ale and a morsel of bread, as have pilgrim visitors for hundreds of years. We could buy the mugs we drank from, which we did. Beautiful garden. Very knowlegable lady in the gift shop.

Nice place but only visit if interested in Churches and the history of the place otherwise not much there. Missed the free DOLE as the porter had gone on a break damn....

A pleasant walk through the water meadows takes you there(about 15-20 minutes from cathedral). A bit pricey (£4) for what it is but it was a good cause. Ask for the Dole at the lodge (a small glass of beer and a piece of bread, the former much better than the latter) but you have to ask! It won't be... More

An enjoyable walk out from this small city, past the Cathederal, Jane Austen's house and the school cricket fields along the water meadows brings you to this large Norman foundation that appears to have changed little in a thousand years. The last surviving monastic house at which you can demand the dole(You do have to ask ) Red and black... More

I've been meaning to take the famous Dole of bread and beer for many years. Tried again this time but they were closed for a private event. Still worth a stroll in the surrounding meadows, especially on a warm summer's day.

I visited Winchester in early October 2012 and thought I would stop by the hospital based on the little bit I had read beforehand. Maybe because I'm American and assume ancient landmarks should have very large, neon signs pointing the way but, boy, the walk to the hospital seemed very long to me as I was not at all convinced... More

We enjoyed our trip here. Lots of interesting information and good value. The only downside was that the tearooms aren't open off season. Understandable but a hot chocolate would have gone down very well!

A friend and I recently went to visit St. Cross as we had never been in before. Its definitely worth a visit as its full of history and well preserved. The staff were friendly and it was a great couple of hours just wandering around looking at everything. The garden was also very pretty in the summer and the Chapel... More